At Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD), we are committed to working toward ensuring that everyone can access our facilities, programs, and services without barriers.
The Accessible Saskatchewan Act (ASA) became law on December 3, 2023. This important legislation mandates that our school division develop an accessibility plan to identify, address, and prevent barriers for all students and community members. Our goal is to create a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to improving accessibility in education services and facilities, and your input is needed in shaping our 2025-2028 Accessibility Plan
Over time, we are dedicated to systematically identifying, removing, and reducing these barriers within our division. To help make our plans as informed as possible we ask our community to share accessibility experiences here to help us create our accessibility plan. The LSKYSD Accessibility Survey is open until March 31, 2025.
Importance of Accessibility Plans
Accessibility plans identify barriers and detail steps to improve accessibility. With approximately 29.8% of Saskatchewan's population over 15 identifying as having a disability, fostering inclusion is essential.
Accessibility plans must be published by December 3, 2025. You will find LSKYSD’s Accessibility Plan here once it is published.
Understanding Accessibility Barriers
Accessibility barriers occur when systems, spaces and information are not designed for everyone. Key barriers include:
- Physical Barriers: Physical barriers happen when spaces and objects are designed in ways that make it hard for persons with disabilities to get into buildings or other spaces.
- Information & Communication Barriers: Information and communication barriers happen when information is not given in a way that everyone can use.
- Attitudinal Barriers: Attitudinal barriers happen when people think or act towards persons with disabilities based on wrong ideas.
- Technological Barriers: Technological barriers happen when technology is made in a way that not everyone can use (ex: lack of assistive devices or classroom technology).
Continuing Consultation is Key
Engaging persons with disabilities is crucial for developing effective accessibility plans. Feedback will help us create a more inclusive environment.
Even after our initial survey has closed, we want to continue to be open to feedback.
Anyone wishing to discuss accessibility can reach out to:
Jennifer Harder
Service Lead
PH: 306-937-7911
E: jennifer.harder@lskysd.ca
Thank you for helping us create an accessible and welcoming educational environment.