Experiencing and learning about history should be available to everyone. That is a guiding belief at the Manitoba Museum, which will now offer a new way for visitors with visual impairments to experience its exhibits. That recent addition is Aira, a mobile app that lets users access a live interpreterContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/lNrM02FDDp8 At the Volunteer Manitoba Recruitment Fair, Ngonna Chigbo and Sarah Van Mackelbergh from St. Amant Volunteer Services shared about how the organization is making a profound difference across Manitoba. St. Amant supports more than 5,000 Manitobans with disabilities, along with their families and communities, helping people live whole, connected,Continue Reading
For many students entering post-secondary programs, some of the main struggles include an increased workload, learning to juggle multiple assignments and classes, and exploring the new freedoms and responsibilities of adulthood. For others, however, the challenges begin with accessibility. At many of Manitoba’s post-secondary institutions, accessibility programs can help studentsContinue Reading
Some disabilities are relatively easy to see, such as missing limbs or an inability to walk. It can be quite straightforward, if expensive, to make accommodations for people in these situations with features such as sloped sidewalks or curb cuts, which allow people using wheelchairs or walkers to navigate theContinue Reading
To the outside world, Sarah looks like any other thirty-five-year-old professional. She goes to work, meets friends for coffee, and posts vacation photos on social media. She smiles, laughs, and appears to move through life without a care. But what people don’t know is that Sarah lives with an autoimmuneContinue Reading
Personal knowledge can make a campaign especially vital for the participants. When Jim Derksen took up the cause of disability rights in Manitoba, he was acting from a position of inside knowledge, using his own experiences as a starting point for working to make the lives of many Manitobans better.Continue Reading
https://youtu.be/zQuz-tMul50 In Winnipeg’s multicultural landscape, community events like Lohri Mela play a significant role in fostering connection and celebrating diversity. However, these celebrations often unintentionally exclude individuals with disabilities due to barriers to accessibility. The 2025 Lohri Mela, organized by Asian Women of Winnipeg and led by Sharan Tappia andContinue Reading
Numerous enhancements and upgrades to multiple programs are coming to the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) as a recipient of the Manitoba Accessibility Fund. MTYP is receiving $20,000 through the fund to increase accessibility, remove barriers, and ensure every youth has the opportunity to experience the arts. “At MTYP,Continue Reading
