Current Features
The purpose of this section is to provide disability-related information such as news, articles and tips. This section will also include any forthcoming events that are occurring within the disability community.
Are you a woman with a mobility disability who needs a Pap test?
Women's Health Clinic is testing out a "Pap Day" model for women with disabilities. They are looking for a few women with disabilities to participate in this pilot project and who will give feedback on the systems.
If you interested in participating, please call Tanya at 947-2422 ext. 213 for more
information.
Please click here to see the poster
New website helps Manitobans Determine Eligibility for Financial Benefits, Find Social Services
This website called: Service Link is an interactive online tool that allows individuals and families to determine what programs are available, lets them know whether they are eligible for them, gives a rough estimate of how much money they could be eligible for, tells them who they can contact for more information and provides a Google map link to help give directions to the services outlets.
Read the entire News Release here: ServiceLink Designed to Make Search Fast, Easy
Get Better Together!
Get Better Together! is a free six-week workshop designed to help Manitobans with ongoing health conditions to take control of their health. Learn to solve problems and set goals to live a better life in each of the 2½-hour sessions. You'll receive a copy of the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and you're welcome to bring a support person. The program is also available in French.
For more details on this program, please visit: The Wellness Institute or contact them by phone:
For Winnipeg Programs:
Dawn at 632-3922 or dziemanski@sogh.mb.ca
For Programs outside of Winnipeg:
Caitlin at 632-3935 or ckeyzer@sogh.mb.ca
The Service Animals Protection Act has been passed in Manitoba.
Here are details of the act.
BUILT Network Winnipeg Inc offers 6 TUITION FREE Customer Service Representative and Basic Computer programs a year. Their 8 week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm program is facilitator led. Travel and day care assistance are available if required. Class size is kept to a maximum of 10 participants. Participants that are interested in the program do not have to have any experience with computers, must have the ability to read and write English and the willingness to be employed and self-sufficient. We offer supported job search assistance during the program and to our graduates. Please contact our office at 204-942-7459 or 204-949-0000 to set up an appointment.
Investments Kick-start Consultations to Build Foundation for Comprehensive Strategy
The province is renewing its commitment to a long-term strategy for Manitobans who have disabilities with a $30-million down payment on more accessible housing, enhanced access to public buildings, more support for children with disabilities in child care, better employment services and improved supports for caregivers, Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh, minister responsible for persons with disabilities, announced.
Read the whole article here:
$30-Million Strategy Opening Doors for Manitobans with Disabilities
Province Adds $14 Million to Benefits for Victims of Catastrophic Crashes
Significant Increases for Injuries and Medical Support, Plus More Money Over the Course of Victims' Lifetimes: Chomiak
Manitobans who are catastrophically injured in motor vehicle crashes would receive improved financial benefits under proposed changes introduced in the legislature, Attorney General Dave Chomiak, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), announced.
Read the whole article here:
Significant Increases for Injuries and Medical Support, Plus More Money Over the Course of Victims' Lifetimes: Chomiak
The recently-formed Winnipeg Rental Network launched a new website for people to find affordable rental housing. The website: WinnipegRentNet provides a searchable database of vacancies for affordable rental housing. The site is also a one-stop-shop for agencies that provide supports to low income individuals, homeless individuals, or people at-risk of becoming homeless.
Visit Comfort and Care Clothing for clothing designed specifically for persons with lowered mobility. This store has adaptive apparel which refers to discreetly modified clothing that maintains the appearance of traditional apparel, but is designed with specific user-friendly features. Comfort ‘N Care Clothing is located at:
205 Lakewood Boulevard
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 2N2
Phone: 204-981-5113
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