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The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
- The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
- Introducing The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
- FAQ: The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
General Awareness
Accessible Customer Service Standard Resources
General
- Accessible Customer Service Standard Regulation
- Introducing Manitoba's Accessibility Standard for Customer Service
- Fact Sheet: Accessible Customer Service Standard Regulation
- Barriers and Solutions Chart
- Checklist Communications
- Consultation Tips
- Consumer Guide on Accessible Customer Service
- Event Planning Checklist
- FAQs about the Customer Service Standard
- FAQs - Customer Service Standard List Format
- FAQs Customer Service Standard Plain Language
- FAQs Service Animals
- Facts by Numbers
- Service Animal Pets Decal
- Service Animal Stickers 11x11 Poster black and white
- Service Animals Allowed Card
- Tips for Employees on Accessible Customer Service
Accessible Customer Service Standard Resources for Business and Non-Profit
- Checklist - Customer Service Standard, Businesses and Non Profits
- Employers' Handbook on Accessible Customer Service, Business and Non Profits
- Sample Accessible Customer Service Policy, Businesses and Non Profits
Accessible Customer Service Standard Resources for the Public Sector
- Checklist - Large Municipalities
- Checklist for Small Municipalities
- Checklist: The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service, Public Sector Organization
- Employers' Handbook on Accessible Customer Service, Public Sector Organization
- Sample Accessible Customer Service Policy, Public Sector Organization
Accessible Employment Standard Resources
General
- Accessible Employment Standard Regulation
- Introduction to Manitoba's Accessibility Standard for Employment
- Fact Sheet: Accessible Employment Standard Regulation
- Accessibility Works Poster
- Discussing Accessibility in the Workplace
- FAQs about the Employment Standard
- Workplace Barriers and Solutions - Accessibility Standard for Employment
- Workplace Emergency Response Information: Toolkit to Keep Employees with Disabilities Safe
Accessible Employment Standard Resources for Business and Non-Profit
- Checklist for Business and Non-Profit Organizations
- Employers' Handbook for Business and Non-Profit Organizations
- Guide to Create an Individualized Accommodation Plan Process and Policy, Business and Non-Profit Organizations
- Sample Accessible Employment Policy, Business and Non-Profit Organizations
Accessible Employment Standard Resources for the Public Sector
Accessible Information and Communication Standard Resources
General
- Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation
- Introduction to the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
- Fact Sheet: Accessible Information and Communication Standard
- Accessible Information and Communication Standard Handbook
- Accessible Excel Document Checklist
- Ensuring Your Website is Accessible
- FAQs Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
- MAO Reminder List - Accessible Word Documents
- Tips for Creating Accessible PDFs
- Tips for Creating Accessible Word Documents
- Tips for Writing in Plain Language
- Why Make Your Print and Digital Documents Accessible?
- Words with Dignity Card
Accessible Information and Communication Standard Resources for Business and Non-Profit
Accessible Information and Communication Standard Resource for the Public Sector
- Checklist for Public Sector Organizations: The Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
- Checklist for Educational Institutions: The Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
- Checklist for Libraries: The Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
- Checklist for Small Municipalities: The Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
Accessible Transportation Standard Resources
Design of Outdoor Public Spaces Standard Development Committee
- Terms of Reference for Design of Public Spaces Standard (February 2019)
- Recommendations for an Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces (October 2020)
- Discussion Paper on Recommendations for a Design of Public Spaces Standard (December 2019)
- Scope and Intent Document for the Proposed Accessibility Standard on The Design of Public Spaces (May 2019)
Design of Outdoor Public Spaces Standard Development Committee Summaries of Discussions
2019
Accessibility Plans
- Consultation Tips
- Updating Your Accessibility Plan - Guide and Template: For Public Sector Organizations
- Accessibility Plan Update Guide and Template: For Small Municipalities
- Consultation process when developing and updating your organization's accessibility plan: Requirements and Recommendations
- How to Create Your Accessibility Plan: Guide for Public Sector Organizations
- How to Update an Accessibility Plan - Presentation
Compliance
News Releases
- Dec 3, 2024: Manitoba government Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Nov 18, 2024: Manitoba Government Makes Province More Accessible
- July 15, 2024: Manitoba government Launches Engagement on Accessible Employment Standard Regulation
- April 29, 2024: Public Sector Organizations will soon be required to Meet Accessible Information and Communication Standard
- Jan 17, 2024: Manitoba government Invites Eligible Organizations to Apply for the Manitoba Accessibility Fund
- Jan 10, 2024: Manitoba government Make Transit More Accessible
- Dec 5, 2023: Manitoba government Releases Five-Year Review of Accessibility for Manitobans Act
- Nov 1, 2023: Manitoba government recognizes Indigenous Disability Awareness Month in the province
- July 12, 2023: Manitoba government Providing $890,000 to Support Accessibility Projects
- Jan 30, 2023: Manitoba government Opens Intake for 2023-2024 Manitoba Accessibility Fund
- May 22, 2022: Manitoba government Enacts Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation
- Aug 24, 2022: Manitoba government Providing $756,000 to Support Accessibility Projects by Municipalities, Non-Profits, Businesses and Educational Institutions
- February 14, 2022: New Grants Available to Support Accessibility Projects for Manitoba, Municipalities, Non-Profits and Businesses
- November 10, 2021: Province to Act on New Recommendations for Accessibility in Customer Service
- April 30, 2021: Province Launches Online Engagement - 5-year review of accessible customer service regulation
- April 14, 2021: Province Investing More than $21 million to Increase Accessibility and Enhance Quality of Life for Manitobans with Disabilities
- December 3, 2020: Province Announces Inaugural Winners of Manitoba Accessibility Awards