News - Accessibility

New government program aims to help seniors remain safe in their homes

Shower

The Manitoba government has announced that eligible seniors can now apply for the Safe and Healthy Home for Seniors Program, a $1.5-million program to help cover the cost of home accessibility and safety upgrades.

Posted: 04/19/2024 at 9:30 am

Province invites eligible organizations to apply for the Manitoba Accessibility Fund

Government

The Manitoba government is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Manitoba Accessibility Fund, which offers grants up to $50,000 to projects improving accessibility and removing barriers for Manitobans living with disabilities.

Posted: 01/23/2024 at 9:30 am

Mobility mats being added at several beaches to improve accessibility in provincial parks

Hecla Provincial Park

The Manitoba government continues to make investments and improvements to enhance the visitor experience in provincial parks by increasing the number of mobility mats at several popular park beaches.

Posted: 08/01/2022 at 10:48 am

New grants available to support accessibility projects for Manitoba municipalities, non-profits and businesses

Rochelle Squires

The Manitoba government is calling for applications for grants of up to $50,000 from the Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF) for organizations that will promote accessibility and remove barriers for people with disabilities.

Posted: 02/15/2022 at 11:00 am

Manitoba supports education on employment accessibility

The Manitoba government is investing $120,800 with the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities to provide educational and outreach work that will help ensure organizations understand and comply with the accessible employment standard.

Posted: 01/20/2020 at 11:00 am

Province releases independent review of accessibility legislation

The Manitoba government has released an independent review of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act.

Posted: 03/03/2019 at 10:00 am

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