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Participatory Citzenship
Our Mission:
To Provide support services for individuals with disabilities to develop
as participatory citzens.
Respect
Integrity
Teamwork
 | We believe that every individual has worth, and shall be treated with dignity and
respect |
| We believe that all individuals have the right to develop socially and vocationally to
their fullest potential by having access to quality programs and services. |
| We believe that each individual has the right to make informed choices and decisions
about their future, striving for maximum independence |
| We subscribe to standards of professional excellence and integrity in services to our
clients and customers |
| We believe in professional development in the field of rehabilitation, in the interest
of best practices |
| We believe in teamwork, and that we all have an equally important role to play in the
provision of quality services. |
Admission to CHACI is open to persons with disabilities of any sex, race,
religion or ethnic origin. Potential applicants must meet the Agency's admission
criteria for residential and/or vocational services, and it must be demonstrated that the
applicant could benefit from the particular program capability of CHACI
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A day program offered to adults who have developmental disabilities and
/or multiple disabilities. Pre-vocational, life and social skills are enhanced.
A day program for adults with developmental disabilities designed to
strengthen vocational skills.
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| Houston House |
A residential facility for adults who have developmental and/or
multiple disabilities. Residential services are offered in a
family-like setting. It is licensed for six residents. |
| Independent Living Program
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The Independent Living Program assists adults who have developmental
disabilities to live semi-independently in a home in the community.
| Transit Service - Shaunavon Van for the Disabled
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CHACI provides transportation within the Town of Shaunavon for persons
with physical or mental disabilities who cannot travel with dignity and comfort by other
means of transportation. Priority usage is for CHACI. Transportation is also
prioritized for work, school or medical appointments, in that order. Coordination of
transportation services is under the sole auspices of the Van Operator.
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The Cypress Hills Ability Centre, Incorporated (CHACI)
was established in 1989, as a result of the merger of two diverse organizations: The
Cypress Hills Developmental Association Incorporated (CHDA) and the Shaunavon Ability
Centre, Incorporated (SAC). The CHDA was formed in 1974 to provide residential
services to persons with developmental disabilities. The CHDA operated a group home
(Houston House), a developmental centre, a supportive living program, and a transit
program (Shaunavon's Van for the Disabled) for persons with disabilities. The SAC, a
sheltered workshop was established in 1983 and provided vocational services to persons
with development disabilities. The SAC operated an activity centre, a sheltered
workshop, a trophy business, and a recycling depot. In 1989 another group home
(Shaunavon Group Home) was established. In 1993, a Supported Apartment Living
Program became operational. In 1999 and again in 2002, CHACI met the SARC standards of
excellence and received a full 3 year accreditation. In 2006 a group
living home was opened and became operational.
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CHACI is governed by a community based, volunteer Board of Directors.
Directors come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but must have a sincere interest
in the welfare of the Agency, its Clients, its Administration and its Employees.
CHACI attempts to recruit Directors from (but not limited to) the following professions:
| Rehabilitation Practitioners |
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| Education |
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| Legal |
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| Medical |
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| Police |
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| Finance |
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Staffing varies depending on the number of programs and services
offered. CHACI is continually expanding to meet the needs of disabled persons in the
community. At present, staffing consists of:
| Chief Executive Officer |
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| Director of Programming |
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| HR Manager |
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| Office Assistant |
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| Workshop Supervisor |
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| Activity Area Supervisor |
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| Supported Employment Services Job Coach |
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| Program Support Workers |
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| Group Home Operators |
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| Direct support Workers |
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| Independent Living Worker |
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| Program Co ordinator |
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| Casual Relief Staff |
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