accessibility News Archive
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
University of Manitoba releases report on its accessibility
December 20, 2016 —
'I am extremely proud of this comprehensive plan, which goes above and beyond what is expected'
Visionary Conversations conveys insight into accessibility
December 12, 2016 —
The dialogue included discussion of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act, which aims to identify, prevent and eliminate barriers for people, in order to make Manitoba an inclusive society
Snow clearing update
December 8, 2016 —
Exceptional volume of snow has crews working around the clock to make campus accessible
Visionary Conversations: What does an accessible Manitoba look like?
December 6, 2016 —
New accessibility laws take effect in December – is Manitoba ready? Join us for Visionary Conversations on Thursday, Dec. 8