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Jan - Mar 2014 | Apr - Jun 2014 | Jul - Sep 2014 | Oct - Dec 2014
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Jan | 23 | WORC Meeting at 180 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg Technical College, 4 - 6 PM, new members welcome. Optional Informal Dinner after the meeting at Mongo's on Kenaston - at your own expense |
Jan | 24 | Access Awareness Day - U of M, UMSU Centre 9:30 AM to 1 PM - visit the shared Ability Axis / Disability Employment Awareness Month booth. Enter to win one of our great prizes! |
Jan | 24 | Just Watch Me! Video Contest submissions close |
Feb | 5 | Just Watch Me! Video Contest voting begins |
Feb | 19 | Just Watch Me! Video Contest voting ends |
Feb | 26 | Just Watch Me! Video Contest winners announced |
Feb | 27 | Duty to Accommodate Seminar, Radisson Hotel Winnipeg |
Mar | 6 | Premier Choix Open House from 1pm to 4:30pm 2nd floor, 614 Des Meurons St. Winnipeg |
Mar | 13 | MEEPA meeting - 8:30 to noon on the topic of Knowing Your Legal Obligations of Recruiting & Retaining Non-Canadians. Meeting location is City Hall, 510 Main Street (Administration Building) second floor Conference Rooms |
Mar | 18 - 19 | Annual Rotary Career Symposium at the Convention Centre |
Mar | 20 | WORC Meeting CANCELLED! |
Jan - Mar 2014 | Apr - Jun 2014 | Jul - Sep 2014 | Oct - Dec 2014
Apr | 11 | Marketing and Job Development - Canad Inn Garden City 9 AM - 4 PM MSEN members $60, Non-members $100 |
Apr | 11 | Loblaw Companies Ltd. is hosting a job fair at the Canad Inns Polo Park from 3 PM - 7 PM for work in Regina SK |
Apr | 12 | Loblaw Companies Ltd. is hosting a job fair at the Canad Inns Polo Park from 9 AM to 1 PM for work in Regina SK |
Apr | 24 | DCSP Workplace Model education opportunity, 3:00pm, at A137 - Notre Dame Campus Red River College |
Apr | 25 | Customized Employment, Discovery & Self-Employment - PCU Centre, Portage La Prairie 9 AM - 4 PM $25 per person. |
May | 8 | WORC Meeting at 180 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg Technical College, 4 - 6 PM, new members welcome. Optional Informal Dinner after the meeting at Mongo's on Kenaston - at your own expense |
May | 22 | Disability and Community Support Program - 30th Anniversary and Alumni Celebration - CGA Room at the RRC, 160 Princess St, 4 PM - 6 PM |
May | 28 | Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is not just about Spam. It will be in effect on July 1, 2014. What does your organization need to do in order to be compliant with this new legislation? Learn more at this event. |
Jun | 1 - 7 | Manitoba Access Awareness Week |
Jun | 2 | Manitoba Access Awareness Week featuring Paralympian Dennis Thiessen and the Winnipeg Folk Festival from 5 to 7 PM at the Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion Street. For more info, contact Colleen at 204-945-5304 or colleen.watters@gov.mb.ca |
Jun | 4 | Disability Awareness Training from 12:30 to 4:00 PM at the Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils, 1000 Waverley Street in Winnipeg. Register with Anthony Augustine, 204-272-6088 or visit the MFNPO website |
Jun | 5 | Access Awareness Event from 1 to 3 PM at Main Street & Victoria Avenue East (on Co-Op parking lot) in Rossburn, MB. Register with Shirley Kalyniuk, of the Rossburn Age-Friendly Committee at 204-859-2429 or e-mail shirkal@hotmail.com |
Jun | 11 | Ability Axis, collaborating with several other agencies, is hosting a fun social evening of live entertainment and networking with folks committed to the employment of Manitobans with disabilities from 5:30 PM - 9 PM. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to socialize with your coworkers & colleagues and make new connections! Admission is free. Contributions will be appreciated. Live entertainment begins at 6:30 PM. Thirsty Lion Tavern, Park West Inn, 525 Dale Boulevard in Winnipeg |
Jun | 17 or 18 | June 17 (Webcast and in-person) OR June 18 (In-person): Public Consultations on the Initial Proposed Customer Service Standard under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Registration at 12:30 p.m. each day) at the Greenwood Ballroom & Conference Centre The Best Western Plus Airport Hotel, 1715 Wellington Ave. Register by June 9 with Tracy at the Disabilities Issues Office at 204-945-7613 or tracy.MacMillan@gov.mb.ca |
Jun | 17 - 19 | CASE Conference - Regina |
Jan - Mar 2014 | Apr - Jun 2014 | Jul - Sep 2014 | Oct - Dec 2014
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Sep | 11 | MEEPA networking meeting & AGM sponsored by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries at the Club Regent Casino - Details TBA |
Sep | 19 | Deadline to save $50 on Early Bird registration for Exhibit Booths at the 2014 Employment Expo! |
Sep | 19 | Employer Awards Nomination deadline. You can use this Nomination document |
Jan - Mar 2014 | Apr - Jun 2014 | Jul - Sep 2014 | Oct - Dec 2014
Oct | 1 - 31 | Disability Employment Awareness Month in Manitoba |
Oct | 1 | DEAM Kick-off at the Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg from 1 to 2 PM |
Oct | 1 | WASO Employment Services is hosting a Bud, Spud and Steak at the Canada Inns Polo Park from 6 - 9 PM |
Oct | 2 | Launch of the OPUS Project - designed to provide supported training to assist individuals with different cognitive abilities - UFCW Training Centre, 2nd floor- 880 Portage Ave. 1:30 - 3:30 PM |
Oct | 2 | Arts & Disability Network Manitoba -
Panel Discussion on Accessibility and the Arts in Manitoba,
Carol Shields Auditorium, Millennium Library 251 Donald St, Registration required 7 – 8:30 PM |
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The Manitoba government is hosting learning events for their employees regarding website accessibility and creating accessible PDF documents 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the MPI Theatre, City Place, 299-234 Donald St Topic: Web Accessibility Landscape in Canada |
Oct | 2 | The Manitoba government is hosting learning events for their employees regarding website accessibility and creating accessible PDF documents 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the MPI Theatre, City Place, 299-234 Donald St Topic: Web Experience Toolkit (WET) |
Oct | 3 | The Manitoba government is hosting learning events for their employees regarding website accessibility and creating accessible PDF documents 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM U of W, 515 Portage Ave., Room 1M29, Manitoba Hall, Main Floor Topic: How to Create an Accessible PDF |
Oct | 6 - 10 | Mental Illness Awareness Week |
Oct | 6 - 10 | Sara Riel is hosting Off the Beaten Path, Mental Health Strategies Conference and Events |
Oct | 7 | City of Winnipeg Career Symposium RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre, 3rd floor – 375 York Avenue from noon to 7 PM |
Oct | 7 - 9 | Celebrating Abilities in Thompson, MB |
Oct | 8 | Arts & Disability Network Manitoba -
World Cafe Workshop for ADNM Members and Artists with Disabilities,
Platform Centre for Photographic + Digital Arts, Suite 121-100 Arthur St, 1:30 – 3:45 PM, Registration required |
Oct | 14 | "Information Stations" Trade Show & Winnipeg Skills For Success Forum from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Viscount Gort Hotel, Salon A & B Main Floor, 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg Date Correction |
Oct | 15 | Employment Opportunities for Persons w/Disabilities in the MB Gov't (incl info on recruitment process & opportunities for professionals & students 10 AM – 12 PM or 1 -3 PM, 111 Lombard Ave. For further information, please email Joyce.Camus@gov.mb.ca |
Oct | 15 | Manitoba Customer Contact Association has arranged 45 minute tours of the contact centres at Great West Life, Manitoba Public Insurance, MTS Inc., and Western Financial Insurance (Petsecure) for anyone interested in learning about career opportunities in the contact centre industry in Manitoba. Various times. Registration is required |
Oct | 15 | Arts & Disability Network Manitoba -
World Cafe Workshop for the Arts Community at Large and Manitoba Disability Organizations, Mentoring Artists For Women's Art, 611 Main Street 1:30 - 3:45 PM, Registration required |
Oct | 16 | Manitoba Customer Contact Association has arranged 45 minute tours of the contact centres at Great West Life, MTS Inc., and Western Financial Insurance (Petsecure) for anyone interested in learning about career opportunities in the contact centre industry in Manitoba. Various times. Registration is required |
Oct | 17 | MSEN AGM 10 AM at the Canad Inns Polo Park, followed immediately by the regular meeting at 10:30 until Noon. There will be a lunch break followed by another session at 1 PM - State of Supported Employment |
Oct | 20 | Westman Employment Services will present Mark Wafer. Mark will speak to service providers from an employer's perspective about the benefits of supported employment 1:30 to 4 PM in Brandon |
Oct | 21 | Breakfast with Mark Wafer: The business case for hiring employees with disabilities at 7:30 - 9:00 AM Radisson Hotel 288 Portage Ave, Winnipeg Tickets |
Oct | 21 | Self-Employment Resources for People with Disabilities or Health Conditions 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 219 Provencher Blvd, 2nd Floor, National Bank Room in Old City Hall in St Boniface (you can also participate through a webinar on your computer) |
Oct | 23 | Ability Axis - Employment Expo Revolving around a vibrant career fair, the Ability Axis Employment Expo will be a celebration of employment and career opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. It will be a forum for connecting job seekers and employers, for highlighting achievement and innovation, for featuring and disseminating resources, and for encouraging ever greater workforce participation by Manitobans with disabilities. |
Oct | 30 | Arts & Disability Network Manitoba -
Performance/Artist Talk by Bill Shannon & Strategic Planning Session,
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, 1 – 4:30 PM Registration required. Be sure to check out this great video about Bill |
Oct | 30 | The 2014 Employer Awards will be held in the Golden Boy Room in the Legislative Building - details TBA |
Nov | 1 - 30 | Career & Workforce Development Month |
Nov | 7 | The Let's Get to Work Symposium is centered around Finding Common Ground in career and workforce development. From 9 AM - 4 PM at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg |
Nov | 21 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB at 6 - 120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and the agenda will be sent in advance |
Nov | 27 | Career Trek's Annual General Meeting & Networking Mixer from 3 - 6 PM in the Golden Boy Room at the Manitoba Legislative Building |
Dec | 3 | UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
Jan - Mar 2014 | Apr - Jun 2014 | Jul - Sep 2014 | Oct - Dec 2014
Are you planning an event that will be of interest to people in Manitoba's Employment and Disability Community? Send the details to Ability Axis to be listed on our calendar pages.
Jan - Mar 2013 | Apr - Jun 2013 | Jul - Sep 2013 | Oct - Dec 2013
Month | Date(s) | Event |
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Jan | 18 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance |
Feb | 5 | Winnipeg Organization of Recruitment Coordinators from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Winnipeg Technical College, Henlow Campus |
Feb | 14 | CAHRD Career Fair 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
Feb | 15 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance |
Feb | 25 | Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA) along with the U of MB, Assiniboine Credit Union and Manitoba Hydro are proudly sponsoring the next MEEPA meeting at the Portage Imax Theatre about “Hiring International Candidates”. 8:15 am to 12:15pm |
Feb | 26 | Deadline for entries in the Just Watch Me video contest |
Mar | 12 | Public Forum on Disability Issues from 6 - 9 PM at the Viscount Gort Hotel. Minister Jennifer Howard shall be attending providing an update on provincial activities, since the last public forum held in September 2011. This event also includes a panel discussion on Best Practices which lead to the hiring and retention of persons with disabilities |
Mar | 12 - 13 | AIM 1st Annual National Conference Embracing Ability: Redefining a Diverse Workforce Vancouver, BC |
Mar | 15 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB,
6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will not be available for this meeting. If there is anything that you wanted brought up at this meeting, please let Tracy Williams know before Friday. |
Mar | 19 - 20 | Milt Wright & Associates and Diversity World are pleased to announce a special two-day “Employment and Disability Forum" in Oakland, CA, featuring two of the most celebrated authors and recognized trainers in the field, Richard Pimentel and Denise Bissonnette. |
Jan - Mar 2013 | Apr - Jun 2013 | Jul - Sep 2013 | Oct - Dec 2013
Apr | 10 | MEEPA meeting - City Hall Administration Building,
510 Main Street, 2nd floor Conference Rooms 8:30 AM to Noon. RSVP by Apr 5/13 |
Apr | 17 | Trailblazers Life Choices - Open House at Unit 5, 1031 Autumnwood Drive from 3 PM - 6 PM. Please RSVP by April 9th, 2013 |
Apr | 17 | Return To Work - The Silent Barriers Conference will be held at the Victoria Inn. Check out this Registration Form for details. |
Apr | 19 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and the agenda will be sent in advance |
Apr | 24 | Time-Sensitive Important News - The Manitoba Bill on Accessibility Rights is to be tabled on April 24, 2013. There is an open Invitation to attend the reception at Minister Jennifer Howard's office and witness the official tabling of the bill. You must RSVP by noon on April 22/13. For details, go to the Barrier Free MB website. |
May | 15 - 16 | Milt Wright & Associates and Diversity World are pleased to announce a special two-day “Employment and Disability Forum" in Los Angeles, CA, featuring two of the most celebrated authors and recognized trainers in the field, Richard Pimentel and Denise Bissonnette. |
May | 17 | Plan to attend the 2013 Canadian Down Syndrome Conference |
May | 24 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at 114 Garry (108-110 Boardroom). Teleconferencing will not be available. The minutes and agenda will be sent in advance. |
May | 31 | Ability Axis is pleased to announce that we will be holding a special event - Making a Difference with Dr. Richard Pimentel on May 31, 2013. |
Jun | 2 - 8 | Manitoba Access Awareness Week |
Jun | 3 | MAAW Kick-Off Noon to 1 PM Under the canopy at The Forks. Entertainment c/o the Vision Impaired Resource Network. Special Guest: Honourable Jennifer Howard, Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities For more information, contact Colleen Watters by phone at 204-945-5304 or email colleen.watters@gov.mb.ca |
Jun | 4 | Kevin Stolarick on Accessibility as an Economic Driver. From 8 AM to 10 AM at 1000 Waverley St. Contact: AMSC at 204-272-2960. Dr. Stolarick, of the Martin Prosperity Institute and research associate of Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class, estimates that Ontario's accessibility legislation will more than double retail sales in 5 years. Learn more about this. Event is co-sponsored by Alliance of Manitoba Sector Councils (AMSC), CCED Network - MB and U of W, Faculty of Economics and Business Registration deadline May 30th. |
Jun | 4 - 6 | Starting a business? Already own a business? This three-day business planning workshop provides valuable information to make your business a success! |
Jun | 5 | MAAW Disability Awareness Training from 8:30 AM to Noon at the MB Hydro Bldg, 360 Portage Ave. Register by June 3rd with Christian Torfason by phone at (204) 360-3894 or by email at ctorfason@hydro.mb.ca. Manitoba Hydro is co-sponsoring this free event targeting Manitoba businesses. Take in part or all of the morning's presentations, including: Disability Overview; Panel on Best Practices related to disability accommodations; Accessibility Legislation and Manitoba Human Rights Commission review of recent cases related to disability accommodations; and private Q&A. |
Jun | 5 | MEEPA wants to extend an invitation to our members to attend the Manitoba Access Awareness Week (MAAW) 2013 Disability Awareness Training which is being co-Hosted by the MAAW Steering Committee and Manitoba Hydro. The event is taking place on from 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 360 Portage Avenue (Hydro Place) |
Jun | 6 - 7 | 2nd Annual ASD Vocational Conference in Calgary, AB |
Jun | 7 | MAAW Awards Ceremony Luncheon Noon to 1:30 p.m., Legislative Building Dining Room, Basement, 450 Broadway. For more information, contact Colleen Watters by phone at 204-945-5304 or email colleen.watters@gov.mb.ca |
Jun | 11 - 13 | CASE Conference - St. John's, NL |
Jun | 19 | Canadian Mental Health Association AGM |
Jun | 20 | Attend the RE-ES AGM from 5 – 6:30 PM with refreshments to follow. 302 – 1200 Portage Ave |
Jan - Mar 2013 | Apr - Jun 2013 | Jul - Sep 2013 | Oct - Dec 2013
Jul | 1 - 2 | Milt Wright & Associates and Diversity World are pleased to announce a special two-day “Employment and Disability Forum" in Los Angeles, CA, featuring two of the most celebrated authors and recognized trainers in the field, Richard Pimentel and Denise Bissonnette. |
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Sep | 9 & 10 | Milt Wright & Associates and Diversity World are pleased to announce a special two-day “Employment and Disability Forum" in Santa Barbara, CA, featuring two of the most celebrated authors and recognized trainers in the field, Richard Pimentel and Denise Bissonnette. |
Sep | 12 & 13 | Milt Wright & Associates and Diversity World are pleased to announce a special two-day “Employment and Disability Forum" in Riverside, CA, featuring two of the most celebrated authors and recognized trainers in the field, Richard Pimentel and Denise Bissonnette. |
Sep | 20 | Last day for Early Bird pricing for Exhibitors at the 2013 Ability Axis Employment Expo. Don't miss the savings! |
Sep | 20 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. in Winnipeg, MB |
Sep | 23 & 24 | Milt Wright & Associates and Diversity World are pleased to announce a special two-day “Employment and Disability Forum" in Sacramento, CA, featuring two of the most celebrated authors and recognized trainers in the field, Richard Pimentel and Denise Bissonnette. |
Sep | 25 & 26 | FREE Networking Events - The Pas, Manitoba Sept 25 - Business Networking Event - Ask the Business Expert Panel, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the “Bignel A” room at the Kikiwak Inn - For more information or to confirm your attendance contact epalson@cybf.ca Sept 26 - Flin Flon & The Pas Area Service Providers & Financial Literacy Meeting, 1:30pm - 3:30pm in the UCN Boardroom Please RSVP to Susan at edpinfo@mts.net |
Sep | 26 & 27 | Milt Wright & Associates and Diversity World are pleased to announce a special two-day “Employment and Disability Forum" in Fresno, CA, featuring two of the most celebrated authors and recognized trainers in the field, Richard Pimentel and Denise Bissonnette. |
Jan - Mar 2013 | Apr - Jun 2013 | Jul - Sep 2013 | Oct - Dec 2013
Oct | 1 - 31 | Disability Employment Awareness Month in Manitoba |
Oct | 2 | Diversity in the Workplace: Disability Sensitivity Training This 3-hour session will include information that is relevant to your employees and your customers. |
Oct | 7 - 11 | Disability Employment Month – Career Exploration Week |
Oct | 8 - 9 | Asperger Manitoba's Conference (Oct 9 has an employment focus) |
Oct | 9 | Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program’s 5th Annual Business Awards Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Airport West from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. For more information please email Kristie Short |
Oct | 10 | WORC Meeting at 180 Henlow Bay, Wpg Technical College, 4 - 6 PM Optional Informal Dinner after at Mongo's on Kenaston, at your own expense |
Oct | 10 & 11 | Art + Body: See Me Hear Oct 10/13 at Plug In ICA & Oct 11/13 at the WAG |
Oct | 16 | Supporting Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference and Trade show Essential resources, knowledge and tools for building successful learning environments for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the Viscount Gort |
Oct | 16 | Manitoba Customer Contact Association 3rd Annual Diversity Open House - MCCA has made it easier than ever to connect with people from diverse backgrounds... |
Oct | 18 | MSEN Annual General Meeting - 10 AM – 12 noon Canad Inn - Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue Ambassador M |
Oct | 18 | Winnipeg Skills for Student Success Forum To provide post-secondary students w/disabilities with info & tools to self-advocate in college and university |
Oct | 21 | Take the Leap 5 Rural Entrepreneurship Conference Taking place in Dauphin, MB, the Take the Leap (TTL) Rural Entrepreneurship Conference promotes, celebrates and supports entrepreneurship in rural Manitoba |
Oct | 23 | Ability Axis - Employment Expo Revolving around a vibrant career fair, the Ability Axis Employment Expo will be a celebration of employment and career opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. It will be a forum for connecting job seekers and employers, for highlighting achievement and innovation, for featuring and disseminating resources, and for encouraging ever greater workforce participation by Manitobans with disabilities. |
Oct | 24 | Self Employment Resources for People with Disabilities or Health Conditions 10 AM - noon Interested in starting your own business? We can help! Our panel of experts will guide you through... |
Oct | 29 | Autism Society Manitoba presents Dr. Temple Grandin |
Oct | 29 | S.T.E.P. into Career Options with the Manitoba Government - Join Us for an afternoon of discussion at 401 York Avenue in Winnipeg (Basement Auditorium) |
Oct | 29 | MEEPA Meeting - Recruiting & Retaining Persons with Intellectual Disabilities 8:30 am to noon at Hydro Place (360 Portage). Jointly co-hosted by Manitoba Hydro & Province of MB |
Oct | 29 | Final Public Hearing on Bill 26: The Accessibility for Manitobans Act - MB Legislative Building Community Pre-Meeting Reception 4:30 to 6:00 PM Legislative Cafeteria Meeting of the Standing Committee on Social & Economic Development 6:00 pm Room 255 |
Oct | 30 | Employer Awards - Please submit your nomination by Friday, September 20, 2013. |
Nov | 15 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. in Winnipeg, MB |
Nov | 21 | Let's Get to Work 2013 - Career Trek (CT) and the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC) are proud to announce the second annual Let's Get to Work symposium at the Delta Winnipeg. (Rob McInnes of Diversity World will be making a presentation at this event) |
Nov | 29 | MEEPA Meeting - 8:30 am to noon at Manitoba Public Insurance - City Place (Theatre, 2nd Floor City Place, 234 Donald) |
Dec | 3 | UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
Dec | 3 | Disabilities Issues Office presents - Celebration of United Nations (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
Dec | 3 | ILRC presents - Our Community's Got Talent 11 AM to 2 PM Call to register |
Dec | 3 | Just Watch Me! Video Contest opens |
Dec | 13 | Managing Episodic Disabilities: A Training Workshop for Frontline Managers & Supervisors - Ramada Viscount Gort, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Dec | 17 | Employment Accommodation for People with Disabilities - University of Winnipeg: The Richardson College for the Environment 9 AM to Noon |
Dec | 20 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. in Winnipeg, MB |
Jan - Mar 2013 | Apr - Jun 2013 | Jul - Sep 2013 | Oct - Dec 2013
Are you planning an event that will be of interest to people in Manitoba's Employment and Disability Community? Send the details to Ability Axis to be listed on our calendar pages.
Jan - Mar 2012 | Apr - Jun 2012 | Jul - Sep 2012 | Oct - Dec 2012
Month | Date | Event |
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Jan | 20 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance. |
Feb | 10 | "Seven Essential Questions: Wholehearted Engagement in Work", a free webinar with Denise Bissonnette 10:00 - 10:45 AM CST Registration Information - limited to the first 100 people only |
Feb | 17 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance. |
Feb | 21 | Check out the first free webinar by the 2012 Ability Axis Employment Expo Keynote Speaker, Gary Karp at 12 noon entitled The New Paradigm of Modern Disability. |
Feb | 21 | The next meeting of the Winnipeg Organization of Recruitment Coordinators will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Winnipeg Technical College, Henlow Campus |
Feb | 23 | Check out the second free webinar by the 2012 Ability Axis Employment Expo Keynote Speaker, Gary Karp at 12 noon entitled The 3 Principles of Disability Etiquette. |
Mar | 16 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance. |
Mar | 21 | The Allan Simpson Memorial Fund will be hosting a gathering to celebrate accomplishments that have made Manitoba more accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities. We will be recognizing elected officials who have championed access and inclusion. |
Mar | 22 | The March 21, 2012 celebration by the Allan Simpson Memorial Fund will be followed by a symposium on the afternoon of 22 March 2012 which will examine the disproportionate poverty experienced by Manitobans with disabilities. |
Jan - Mar 2012 | Apr - Jun 2012 | Jul - Sep 2012 | Oct - Dec 2012
Apr | 16 | QUEST: Disability Awareness - Inclusive, Effective and Respectful. Attend the lunch session from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM through QNET at Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St., Winnipeg |
Apr | 16 | Return to Work Conference - "Delving Deeper". Hilton Suites, 1800 Wellington Ave – 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. (Registration / continental breakfast – 7:30 to 8:15). Fee $125 - Practical Professional Development, Networking Opportunities, Educational Credits for RRP and CCRC, Trade Show, Buffet Lunch, Door Prizes. |
May | 17 | Ability Axis - Employment Expo Revolving around a vibrant career fair, the Ability Axis Employment Expo will be a celebration of employment and career opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. It will be a forum for connecting job seekers and employers, for highlighting achievement and innovation, for featuring and disseminating resources, and for encouraging ever greater workforce participation by Manitobans with disabilities. The Expo will be held at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB. |
May | 25 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance. |
May | 28 | Accommodation in the Workplace - Discussing Human Rights Law Issues Affecting Canadian Workplaces |
May | 30 & 31 |
Disability, Health & Wellness Conference - You and Your Life at the Victoria Inn 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB. This is an event where persons living with disabilities will work side-by-side and hand-in-hand with health and wellness professionals, caregivers and policy makers to explore the themes of your health, your rights and your community. |
Jun | 3 - 9 | Manitoba Access Awareness Week (MAAW) – A variety of events to raise awareness of the barriers people with disabilities face that impact their full participation in society and to promote the removal of these barriers |
Jun | 5 | The next meeting of the Winnipeg Organization of Recruitment Coordinators will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Winnipeg Technical College, Henlow Campus |
Jun | 5 - 7 | CASE Conference (Canadian Association for Supported Employment) in Winnipeg, MB |
Jun | 19 | Free Presentation - Self Employment Resources for People with Disabilities - 1:00 - 3:00pm Visit the website or check out the poster |
Jan - Mar 2012 | Apr - Jun 2012 | Jul - Sep 2012 | Oct - Dec 2012
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Sep | 18 | MCCA invites you to attend their 2nd Annual Diversity Open House from 2:30 PM to 5 PM |
Sep | 19 | Creating Opportunities: Resources for People with Disabilities. It all happens at St. Viator's Hall in Dauphin, MB at 1 PM. Call 204-546-5100 to register for this free event. |
Sep | 21 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon. The meeting will be held in the Windsor Room at the Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave. in Winnipeg. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance. Please RSVP by Sept 18/12 to wceo@mts.net (for attendance in person or via teleconference). |
Jan - Mar 2012 | Apr - Jun 2012 | Jul - Sep 2012 | Oct - Dec 2012
Oct | Disability Employment Awareness Month in Manitoba | |
Oct | 1 | This is the deadline for nominations for the The Art Ratson Memorial Award for Dedication and Excellence in Supported Employment |
Oct | 1 | Grand Opening of CMHA's new offices at 930 Portage Ave, Office tour: 10:30 AM, Announcements: 11:00 AM, Refreshments will be served |
Oct | 2 | In Thompson, MB, 1- 4pm Free Workshop: What's in Your Future? Resources for People with Disabilities |
Oct | 3 | Mental Health Works: Complex Issues, Clear Solutions Workshop from 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
Oct | 4 | Segue Career Options Grand Opening, 418 Main Street, Steinbach, MB from 2 PM to 4 PM |
Oct | 10 & 11 | Check out the ART + BODY event hosted by the Arts & Disability Network Manitoba at the WAG. For more details, go to our news page |
Oct | 16 | Be sure to check out the City of Winnipeg Career Symposium at the Winnipeg Convention Centre from Noon to 7 PM. Entrance is free |
Oct | 17 & 18 | Diversity World is pleased to announce that we will be holding a full two-day seminar on Beyond Traditional Job Development with Denise Bissonnette in Winnipeg! |
Oct | 19 | MSEN AGM 11 AM, Strategic Planning Session 1 - 4 PM - Canad Inns Regent, Ambassador C |
Oct | 23 | WORC meeting 4 PM - 6 PM, 180 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg Technical College |
Oct | 23 | Canada Manitoba Business Service Centre - Free Seminar: Self Employment Resources for People with Disabilities. For people in Winnipeg and Rural Manitoba via video conference |
Oct | 24 | MEEPA meeting - MPI, 2nd floor City Place, Time TBA |
Nov | 1 | The Power of We - Overcoming Obstacles to Make a Difference U of M, EITC Atrium, Engineering Building, 7 - 8:30 PM (Seating begins at 6:30 PM) Free to attend, registration deadline is October 26, 2012 |
Nov | 9 | Manitoba Career Week - Sara Riel is hosting an Open House from 10:30 AM – noon, 66 Moore Ave. Everyone is welcome and attendance is free! |
Nov | 16 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance. |
Nov | 19 | DAWN Manitoba's AGM 5 PM - 8 PM, RSVP by November 14/12 |
Nov | 21 | MEEPA General Meeting at MPI 2nd floor Theatre, 234 Donald St from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM. |
Nov | 22 | Let's Get To Work: The Changing Face of Employment 9 AM - 1:30 PM, Career Trek, the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC), and the Minister's Advisory Council on Workforce Development (MACWD) are proud to cohost the event. |
Dec | 3 | UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
Dec | 3 | ILRC is looking for talent to perform at the ILRC Annual Talent Show, in celebration of the United Nations International Day for People with Disabilities. Do you want to attend the event? Contact the ILRC for more information. |
Jan - Mar 2012 | Apr - Jun 2012 | Jul - Sep 2012 | Oct - Dec 2012
Are you planning an event that will be of interest to people in Manitoba's Employment and Disability Community? Please send the details to Ability Axis to be listed on our calendar pages.
Jan - Mar 2011 | Apr - Jun 2011 | Jul - Sep 2011 | Oct - Dec 2011
Month | Date | Event |
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Jan | 21 | General Meeting of the Manitoba Supported Employment Network (MSEN) - Access River East, 975 Henderson Highway, Room 107 at 10 AM. |
Jan | 26 | MEEPA - General Meeting 8:30 AM - Noon held in the Manitoba Hydro building 360 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB |
Jan | 27 | Winnipeg Organization of Recruiting Coordinators meeting 3:45 PM at Winnipeg Technical College 130 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, MB |
Feb | 1 | The New Paradigm of Modern Disability - 1:00 PM CST. A free 60 minute webinar to understand the radical changes in the Modern Disability experience - and what it means in our society, and for business. Includes time for Q&A at the end. |
Feb | 3 | The 3 Principles of Disability Etiquette - 1:00 PM CST. A free 60 minute webinar that allows everyone to relax and get the job done. Three simple concepts that inform nearly any encounter with a personal with a disability. Includes time for Q&A at the end. |
Feb | 17 | Plan to attend the REES annual awards evening celebrating outstanding employers, employees, and other individuals who have made a difference in the community. Find the ticket order form here |
Mar | 8 | The Honourable Jennifer Howard - Minister responsible for the Status of Women invites you to join her at a celebration of International Women's Day. This year’s theme is: Honouring the Achievements of Women with Disabilities. |
Mar | 18 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Planned discussion about the surveys on benefits/pensions and MEEPA employment challenge. |
Mar | 23 - 24 | National Mental Health Conference 2011 There is a huge need for greater awareness and open discussion in the field of mental health, particularly in the workplace, Aboriginal communities, and the criminal justice system. Sponsored by the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Inc., this Conference gives you an excellent opportunity to liaise with other professionals in the field of mental health while learning of new breakthroughs and ideas. |
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Apr | 6 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon - Meeting of the Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA). “Unpacking the Backpack” |
Apr | 13 - 14 | Disabilities Issues in Northern and Rural Manitoba featuring a number of keynote and breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics related to the challenges and perspective of people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, service providers and more. Reserve your space now! |
Apr | 14 | The next meeting of the Winnipeg Organization of Recruitment Coordinators will be held Thursday April 14, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Winnipeg Technical College, Henlow Campus |
Apr | 19 | Return to Work Committee Presents the 2011 Annual Conference: Mental Health and Injury: Rehab, Recovery and Return to Work 8 AM to 4 PM Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB. “Providing Insight and Tools on Mental Health and Return to Work Issues” Fee $125 - includes a great line-up of Speakers, Networking Opportunities, Educational Credits for RRP and CCRC, Trade Show, Buffet Lunch, Door Prizes. Link to further information will be provided soon. |
May | 1 - 7 | Canadian Mental Health Week |
May | 2 | Canadian Mental Health Association Open House |
May | 11 - 12 | The 4th Annual Treaty Seven Disability Employment Symposium - Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, AB. The 4th Annual Disability Employment Symposium will once again bring together First Nations people with disabilities, the business community, employment centres, service providers, and other stakeholders to engage and “share perspectives.” |
May | 13 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available and an agenda will be sent in advance. |
May | 13 | Deadline for Manitoba Access Awareness Week Awards |
May | 19 | Ability Axis - Employment Expo Revolving around a vibrant career fair, the Ability Axis Employment Expo will be a celebration of employment and career opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. It will be a forum for connecting job seekers and employers, for highlighting achievement and innovation, for featuring and disseminating resources, and for encouraging ever greater workforce participation by Manitobans with disabilities. The Expo will be held at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. |
May | 26 - 28 | Six Steps to Success Conference “Where Disability Works” Whitehorse, Yukon. Bringing together employers, government agencies, service providers and distinguished experts in the field of disability and employment to share & explore best practices. |
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Manitoba Access Awareness Week (MAAW) - One in five Manitobans have a disability – some disabilities are visible, others are not. All Manitobans are either currently affected by disability, or, if they and their parents age well, they will be affected by disability in the future. So become informed, and help the Disabilities Issues Office celebrate MAAW, May 29 to June 4, 2011. Visit our website or consider visiting the information display of Manitoba organizations during MAAW in the Foyer at the Manitoba Legislative Bldg, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB. |
Jun | 7 - 9 | Conference – Canadian Association for Supported Employment, Halifax, Nova Scotia. This conference will bring together service providers, advocates and educators to share tools, resources and innovative practices in supported employment. |
Jun | 3 | Manitoba Access Awareness Week Awards from 12 noon - 1:30 PM in the Dining Room in the Legislative Building (Basement) Light lunch served |
Jun | 17 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available. |
Jun | 20 | REES AGM at 5:00 PM Mediation Services, 302-1200 Portage Ave. |
Jun | 23 | In support of the Representative Workforce Strategy, MCCA is proud to present a workshop and information session on employing people with disabilities. Check out the full details. |
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Jul | 4 - 5 | Upcoming training opportunity : Family Matters - How to work from a family perspective |
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Sep | 13 | Free Public Forum - Hear what Manitoba's major political parties say regarding key issues facing Manitoba's growing disability sector, including employment. |
Sep | 16 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. This will be the first post-summer meeting and a planning meeting for the AGM. Teleconferencing will again be available. |
Sep | 29 | The next meeting of the Winnipeg Organization of Recruitment Coordinators will be held Thursday September 29, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Winnipeg Technical College, Henlow Campus |
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Oct | National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Watch the video, A Hire Awareness produced in support of NDEAM | |
Oct | 12 | RE-ES Open House 305-1200 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB from 3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Oct | 18 - 20 | MB Contact Centre Association 2011 Contact Centre Tours - Six employers will host tours - AAA Alarms, Great West Life Assurance Company, Manitoba Public Insurance, MTS Allstream, RBC Royal Bank Customer Contact Centre, and Western Financial Insurance Company |
Oct | 20 | MSEN Civility in the Workplace: Train-The-Trainer Workshop at Canad Inns - Club Regent Casino 1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Oct | 21 | MSEN AGM at Canad Inns - Club Regent Casino 1415 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
Oct | 27 | Greater Boston Employment Collaborative Presents: Accessibility in the Workplace - Equipping Workers for Achievement webinar 1 - 2 PM CST |
Nov | 18 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6-120 Maryland St. Teleconferencing will again be available. |
Dec | 3 | UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
Dec | 16 | MSEN Meeting from 10 AM to 12 noon at Community Living MB, 6 - 120 Maryland Street. Teleconferencing will again be available. |
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Are you planning an event that will be of interest to people in Manitoba's Employment and Disability Community? Please send the details to Ability Axis to be listed on our calendar pages.
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Nov | 3 - 4 | The Métis National Council is hosting a Forum on Disabilities in Winnipeg, Manitoba. |
12 - 14 | The Conference of the National Education Association of Students with Disabilities (NEADS) is coming to Winnipeg at the Delta Hotel! "Learning Today - Leading Tomorrow". | |
18 | Register for a free 30 minute Webinar - The New Paradigm of Modern Disability being held at 2:00 PM CST. | |
30 | City of Winnipeg Career Symposium - a chance to learn about career opportunities with the City. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to attend. | |
Dec | 2 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration - hosted by the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies in Winnipeg 7:00 - 10:00 PM |
3 | Accessibility Legislation Forum sponsored by The Disabilities Issues Office of the Government of Manitoba. For Information/Registration (by November 30) contact Tracy MacMillan or 204-945-7613 | |
3 | UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
Are you planning an event that will be of interest to people in Manitoba's Employment and Disability Community? Please send the details to Ability Axis to be listed on our calendar pages.