Effective November 1, the Manitoba government regulation that removes customer service barriers for people with disabilities comes into effect.
The Manitoba government is enhancing funding for support worker wages at agencies that offer valuable residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities.
A new pilot program at Red River College (RRC) this fall will provide individuals with intellectual disabilities new educational opportunities focused on successful transitions into good jobs.
People with disabilities will benefit from increased support, tools and resources to help address social issues they are facing in their communities.
The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a public awareness forum to initiate community dialogue on the importance of inclusion for people living with a disability.
Manitoba is introducing an amendment that would eliminate an exemption that allows employees with disabilities to be paid less than the minimum wage.
Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher, applauds the Harper Government for helping 1600 Canadians with disabilities get jobs.
Elevating devices for people with physical disabilities, except those in private homes, are now being held to the same level of scrutiny as elevators and must have regular inspections and a valid permit.
PartnersaNew, a new organization that seeks to support individuals living with intellectual disabilities and their families within the South Eastman Region, announced the core of its targeted programming over the ensuing months including some of its upcoming family workshops.
The province is investing more than $1.6 million to improve access to diagnostic services and expand resources for Manitobans living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.
