college of rehabilitation sciences News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Money Matters
July 6, 2023 —
Growing up in Regina, Dr. Lisa Engel had no aspirations for a PhD. But that changed after she started working as an occupational therapist at a regional hospital on Vancouver Island in 2007.
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UM project to develop digital health solutions rooted in traditional Indigenous knowledge
June 20, 2023 —
A research project that aims to bring Indigenous-friendly technology solutions to Elders in a Manitoba First Nation has received approximately $50,000 in funding from AGE-WELL, a Canadian technology and aging network, and the Canadian Frailty Network.
Research and International
Café Scientifique Spring 2023 Season concludes
June 7, 2023 —
Presentations featuring 24 UM researchers available for online viewing.
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Students to bring vital service to First Nation adults with disabilities
May 25, 2023 —
A group of occupational therapy students from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is developing a much-needed day program for adults with disabilities in Sagkeeng First Nation.
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Individuals with disabilities still carry burden of accessibility at universities, panelists say
May 24, 2023 —
Universities “still require disabled students to do the majority of the labour necessary in order for them to have the same rights as other students,” panelists said in a recent UM online discussion.
Grassroots care where it’s needed
May 10, 2023 —
When considering the University of Manitoba’s impact on our province it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many stories and examples of how UM has improved and continues to improve the lives of Manitobans.
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Panel to explore solutions to ableism in higher education
May 2, 2023 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will host a panel discussion May 15 on ableism in academia and how it impacts students, faculty and staff with disabilities.
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Embracing ‘the beauty of diversity’ on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023 —
Today is International Women’s Day – a worldwide day dedicated to highlighting women’s progress and taking action to drive gender equity.
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Ininiw scholar bringing Indigenous curriculum to occupational therapy
January 27, 2023 —
Since joining the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in the role of Ininiw scholar, Margaret Hart has been working toward a complete rebuild of the occupational therapy program to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.
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Rady women build leadership skills through Martha Donovan funding
January 24, 2023 —
Six faculty members and students have received support for leadership training as winners of Winnipeg Foundation Martha Donovan Women's Leadership Development Awards.