Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) 2020
Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) 2020
The Manitoba government has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). This year, the focus is on the future of work and accessible employment during COVID-19 and beyond.
Accessiblity During COVID-19
COVID-19 can present new barriers, especially for people with disabilities.
Introducing the Manitoba Accessibility Awards
Do you know a Manitoba business or organization that has removed barriers for people with disabilities?
Show your appreciation by nominating a deserving business or organization for a Manitoba Accessibility Award (MBAA).
Deadline for nominations is September 30, 2020
More information about the MBAA & toolkit download
MAAW Webinar Resources – Now Available Online!
Couldn't attend our Accessibility in the Workplace During COVID-19 webinar? Want access to the PowerPoint, video, and other materials?
All MAAW resources are now available to download and share
If you have any questions or feedback about MAAW, including the webinar or any of the information presented, please contact the Disabilities Issues Office at 204-945-7613 or 1-800-282-8069 (Ext. 7613).
Introducing Manitoba’s Accessibility Standard for Employment
Enacted on May 1, 2019, Manitoba’s Accessibility Standard for Employment is the second standard under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. Its purpose is to remove and prevent barriers that affect current and potential members of Manitoba’s labour force.
Safety comes first! All employers are required to create workplace emergency response information to help employees with disabilities stay safe during emergencies by May 1, 2020.
Learn more about the new Accessibility Standard for Employment and what it means for you.
Accessible Customer Service Tools and Training
The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service came into effect for businesses, non-profits and smaller municipalities Nov. 1, 2018.
To meet the requirements of the standard and to create great customer service, the Manitoba Government is pleased to provide user-friendly tools. These include an updated Employers’ Handbook, a Sample Accessible Customer Service Policy and Checklist, as well as the following training opportunities.
New online training meets the requirement for organizations that must comply with the Accessibility Standard for Customer Service