accessibility News Archive
‘We’re proud of the steps UM is taking to create an inclusive and accessible environment’
April 21, 2021 —
Under the province’s accessible employment standard, employees must complete required training by May 1
Human Resources
Online accessible employment training modules now available
February 9, 2021 —
Newly launched UM accessibility training will cover the requirements of the provincial Employment Standard of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). The standard came into effect on May 1, 2019 and must be fully implemented by May 1, 2021.
The Conversation: Students with disabilities should have the option of in-person learning during COVID-19 school closures
November 24, 2020 —
Schools should be making plans to continue safe in-person learning for students with disabilities for whom remote learning simply does not work.
Human Resources
Mark ‘Disability Employment Awareness Month’ with a free webinar
October 21, 2020 —
Register now for the free webinar: The Future of Work: Accessible & Inclusive Employment During COVID-19 & Beyond’
Human Resources
Mark ‘Manitoba Access Awareness Week’ with a free webinar
June 16, 2020 —
Register now for 'Accessibility in the Workplace During COVID-19'
Human Resources
Workplace accessibility FAQs: emergency response information
December 16, 2019 —
Current faculty and staff with a disability that may affect their ability to remain safe in an emergency are asked to fill out the confidential Employee Emergency Information Worksheet on the human resources website before January 3, 2020.
Human Resources
Creating personalized emergency response plans
November 12, 2019 —
One in four Manitobans have a disability. That means one in four of us may face barriers to safely exit our workplace in an emergency.
Accessible Pathways to Success
October 15, 2019 —
On Oct. 24, 2019, Student Affairs in partnership with the UMSU Accessibility Centre is sponsoring an event for students with disabilities
Students
Notetaking program helps students do better in class
September 9, 2019 —
Volunteering as a notetaker is a great way to help your peers, develop academic and professional skills, and bolster your co-curricular record
Students
Do you want to enhance your communication and social skills?
August 23, 2019 —
This volunteer position requires 1-2 hours of your time per week. A great way to become involved in the U of M Community and engage locally.