Pushing the Status Quo for People with Disabilities Since 1980
About SACLA
We've never believed in supports that are simply "good enough". Together with our community, we remain committed to actively seeking out and creating more and better possibilities and opportunities for people with disabilities.
Supporting people with disabilities to live connected lives in vibrant communities
Over our decades in operation, we’ve seen firsthand the changes this has made in people’s lives.
In short, they’re able to thrive, and because of that, their community thrives.
At SACLA, we centre our support on the goals, needs, wants and dreams of the person. That comes in three steps:
Our process
Discovery
We work with the person, their families and their support network to determine how to create a fulfilling and meaningful life. This includes learning about each person’s history, family, likes, dislikes, life experiences, unique qualities, dreams and aspirations for the future.
Integration
Based on what we learned in the discovery process, we match each person’s needs with the right services and volunteers from our community.
Ongoing Support
We encourage and create opportunities for people to live in their communities through citizenship, volunteerism and employment, while providing support to ensure success.
Our Guiding Principles
This is SACLA
- To assist people with disabilities as they fully engage in a meaningful life and contribute to their community.
- To be flexible, individualized and responsive to personal, family and community dynamics.
- To assist people with disabilities in maintaining and establishing new connections and relationships with family, friends and other community members.
- To recognize the potential of all people and provide them with opportunities for continuing development, life-long learning and citizenship.
Our Mission
Cultivating relationships, connecting communities, creating possibilities.
Our Vision
Vibrant communities where people connect, contribute and are valued.
Keith Kristalovich
CEO
Christina Spooner
Director, Home and Community Supports
Kelti Henderson
Director, Finance
Ross Mantle
Director, People & Culture
Trevor Kruger
Director, Maintenance & Assets
Our Board of Directors
If you wish to reach a member of our Board of Directors, please contact our office.
Carol-Lynn Smith-Henke
Chair
Travis Illingworth
Vice Chair
Rick Weste
Past Chair
Travis Dow
Treasurer
Members at Large
Kelly Bari
Nancy Morris