Events
Disablity Employment Awareness Month Webinar
The Future of Work: Accessible & Inclusive Employment During COVID-19 & Beyond
Free online learning event October 29, 2 to 3 pm. CDT. Co-hosted by the Disabilities Issues Office, Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners (MEEPA), and Manitoba Possible.
Keynote Speaker: Shane Kanady, VP Workforce Development, Source America & Sr. Fellow, Portulans Institute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-kanady-7388bb132/
This webinar will focus on:
- The importance of accessible & inclusive employment
- Universal trends affecting the future of work and the impact on people with disabilities, including during COVID-19 -
- Employment best practices for businesses and organizations during COVID-19
Register for the webinar at: https://deam2020.eventbrite.ca
Manitoba Access Awareness Week 2020 Webinar
MAAW Resources - Now Available Online!
Couldn't attend our "Accessibility in the Workplace During COVID-19" webinar? We are pleased to share MAAW 2020 resources with you:
- Launch of Training Video Accessibility in the Workplace: Good for Everyone, Law in Manitoba: Learn from Manitoba employees and employers about workplace accommodations and the benefits to your organization.
- MAAW 2020 Webinar: Accessibility in the Workplace During COVID-19
- MAAW 2020 Webinar Transcript (PDF)
- MAAW 2020 PowerPoint (PPT)
- MAAW 2020 Question and Answer Document (PDF)
Workshops & Presentations
Through presentation and discussion, participants will learn how to develop policies and actions to help their organization comply with Accessibility Standards under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. These two-hour workshops target individuals who are responsible for developing and implementing policies at their workplace or organization.
April 3, 2020 - Accessibility Legislation in Manitoba - CANCELLED
May 5, 2020 - Accessibility Legislation in Manitoba - CANCELLED
If you have a group of 20 or more that require a workshop or presentation, please contact the DIO for more information.