Vision/Mission

Vision

NSILC envisions an inclusive and accessible society where people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.

Mission

NSILC supports and encourages people with disabilities to lead independent lives by providing education and services that foster an inclusive society.

History of NSILC

NSILC is one of the 28 such centres across Canada that promotes the independence of people with disabilities. NSILC began in 1991 with a small reference group of Saskatoon people with disabilities. It is associated with Independent Living Canada. The Centre was incorporated in April of 1995, and opened for business that October, with only an out of date computer and a tiny space in someone else’s office.

From the beginning, the Centre has established itself as a single, convenient source of information for people with disabilities. Whether it is someone with multiple sclerosis looking for a support group, a paraplegic looking for a wheelchair, or someone looking for legal advice, the Centre directs people to the services they need. However, they do not act as an advocate for groups of people, nor do they take a stand on political issues.

NSILC expands and grows constantly to ensure that the services needed by the community are services we or someone else provides. We now have many programs and resources available and in the very near future we hope to be able to provide the community with a greater number of opportunities.

To obtain a electronic copy of NSILC’s audited financial statements, please contact the Executive Director at 306-665-5508 or email executive@nsilc.com.