accessibility News Archive
![The entire U of M community benefits from better accessibility.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BFAR-Accessibility-41-150x150.jpg)
Planning for accessibility: Beyond the law
March 29, 2016 —
Inclusive design specialist on how accessibility works for all
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Information and communication accessibility learning event on March 15
February 10, 2016 —
This learning event will be of interest to all public sector organizations preparing accessibility plans under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
![Assistive Technologist Jeff Buhse, speaking with a student in the new Assistive Technology Lab](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Assistive-Technology-Lab_0008_copy-150x150.jpg)
Students
Creating opportunities for students with disabilities
February 8, 2016 —
Having the Assistive Technology Lab open its doors earlier this year was a huge moment for the U of M's accessibility community
![The entire U of M community benefits from better accessibility.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BFAR-Accessibility-41-150x150.jpg)
Leaders in accessibility
January 27, 2016 —
Access Awareness Day promoting accessibility issues since 2001
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Trailblazer: Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFARs) process officially launched
October 21, 2015 —
Major commitment by the U of M to increased accessibility and inclusive education
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Macleans: Students with disabilities are finding their place in medical schools—and beyond
September 25, 2015 —
Megan Jack, who is also deaf, graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2013, and is now a family physician.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The University of Manitoba is leading the way
September 14, 2015 —
U of M to outline Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFARs), improving accessibility in education.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Creating a more inclusive and accessible learning environment for all students
August 28, 2015 —
Bona Fide Academic Requirement (BFAR) process is underway, and will officially begin this September
![American disability activist Simi Linton.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/simi2-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Arts
An invitation to dance: Disability studies events highlight interdisciplinary possibilities
March 30, 2015 —
Activists Simi Linton and Christian von Tippelskirch on campus