These programs are available to individuals eligible for funding through government body or agency, such as Person with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).

SASH offers supports and services based on individual needs, abilities, goals and as identified in Individual Support Plans (ISP). Through SASHs’ work, integrity, and drive to provide the best possible supports for persons with developmental disability

Home living supports

Contracted support home

The individual lives with a Contracted support home provider through SASH.  The environment is supportive and the individual lives in a family environment.  Responsibilities are varied depending on the individual receiving support and are outlined in the contract agreement.  Contractors are not considered staff, but are paid monthly for the supports they provide, and are expected to fulfill their contractual obligations.  Individuals pay room and board from their own income while SASH pays the contractor for services provided.  Contractors will provide support and training to individuals are necessary and as indicated in the individual’s Individual Support Plans (ISP’s)

Supported Independent Living

The individual lives independently, or with their own family and receives visiting support for the purposes of independent skill development and community inclusion.  Support workers go into the individual’s home to provide support, rather than the individual moving out to get the support.

In Home Respite

Respite is provided for the same reasons as for in Home respite, however, the individual moves to the respite provider’s home for the period of respite. Respite providers duties are the same as for In Home respite.

Out of Home Respite

 Respite provider will be responsible to assist the individuals with their goals as outlined in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) and are to focus on independence and community inclusion.  Respite providers are not considered staff, but are paid a contracted amount for the support they provide, and are expected to fulfill their contractual obligations.  Respite providers will provide support and training to individuals as necessary and as indicated in the individual’s Individual Support Plan’s (ISP’s).

Staffed arrangements

Staff provide 24 hour supports within an individual's home.  Staff are responsible to assist the individual based on individual direction with a focus on independence and community inclusion and maximizing personal well-being.

Community support services

SASH provides Community Supports to almost 74 individuals in Southern Alberta.  As part of our Community Supports program, SASH operates several small community businesses and arranges and supports community volunteer placements.  The SASH businesses provide a valued service to the Magrath and Raymond communities, as well as enable individuals working in the businesses to have valued roles in the community and meet many community members.  These businesses provide employment preparation opportunities and supports. 

The businesses are as follows,

• SASH Pizza Kitchen:  Individuals work in the pizza kitchen which serves pizza, chicken fingers, fries, wings, etc. to the Magrath community.  Customers can come in or call to order takeout food,  Individuals who work in the SASH Pizza Kitchen are able to learn customer service skills, safe food handling practices, food prep skills, cleaning skills, as well as other social and work skills in a positive work environment.

• SASH Catering Services:  Individuals work in the pizza kitchen with staff to prepare food for catering orders as requested and ordered.  Please contact the Magrath office and speak with Elizabeth Cosman to discuss prices and your requirements.

• Magrath Bottle Depot:  SASH operates the Magrath Bottle Depot, where individuals are able to learn customer service skills, count the beverage containers and clean the bottle depot area.

• Magrath Recycling services:  Individuals who work on the recycling crew bale cardboard, sort recyclable materials, collect recyclable materials from Magrath & Raymond commercial and residents’ homes (Blue Box Program)  and generally help operate recycling services for the town of Magrath & Raymond.

• Community Food Pantry (operated by SASH): This is a new enterprise that is up and running in Magrath supporting local families in need.  Our individuals wanted a way to give back to the community that offers so much support and came up with this idea. Questions - email: foodpantry@sashab.ca ​

SASH also supports individuals to participate in the volunteer sector.  SASH currently supports individuals to volunteer at the Raymond Hospital, Magrath and Raymond Good Samaritan’s Societies, Diamond Willow Terrace Lodge, Magrath School, Raymond Elementary School, Chinook Regional Hospital and Canadian Blood Services.  The volunteers are very much needed and appreciated in these businesses.

Employment services

Employment supports are those supports that promote a person’s participation in the workforce.  Employment supports provide training to Individuals for employment and provide workplace support for the purpose of maintaining paid employment.   Employment options include:

•   Employment preparation which assists individuals in developing specific skills and  knowledge for the purpose of obtaining paid employment.  This may include training,  post-secondary education, work –experience, career exploration, and job search development.

• Employment placement  which assists individuals with maintaining paid employment. This assistance may include on the job training and support to help the individual meet the employer expectations and /or the development of an environment that supports the  individual.