accessibility News Archive
SERVICE DISRUPTION – Allen Building – Elevator out of Service – 11/15/2017
November 15, 2017 —
Notice of service disruption on behalf of Physical Plant
Complete your Accessibility Training (Customer Service) by Nov. 1
October 23, 2017 —
Mandatory for all staff and faculty
And the prizes go to …
September 26, 2017 —
Accessibility Training (Customer Service) early-bird prizes handed out
Human Resources
U of M receives Employer of the Year Award
September 26, 2017 —
“To be recognized for our commitment to diversity in the workplace is an honour,” says Andrew Konowalchuk, associate vice-president (administration).
Students
Looking for work? Highlight your ability
September 6, 2017 —
More and more organizations today are looking to build a representative and diverse workforce that is both inclusive and barrier-free. This includes hiring students from diverse backgrounds and levels of ability
Accessibility Training (Customer Service): Early-bird prizes
August 11, 2017 —
Prizes are being offered for participants who take their training early
Built Environment Accessibility Audit: Summer 2017
July 14, 2017 —
Aligning with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, and the University of Manitoba’s commitment to fostering and providing an accessible environment, the University will be embarking on a campus-wide audit of the built environment to identify accessibility barriers.
Manitoba Access Awareness Week includes on-campus event
June 1, 2017 —
Week-long calendar of activities includes free half-day learning event
Accessible Customer Service Training to be offered
March 31, 2017 —
Take in-person, online or departmental training by November 1, 2017
Accessibility Hub launches
March 14, 2017 —
A new website gathers information and resources related to accessibility at the university in one easy-to-navigate place