MAAW & NAAW 2022
May 29 - June 4, 2022
Manitoba Access Awareness Week
Manitoba celebrates MAAW annually to raise awareness about accessibility issues that affect people with disabilities and many others.
Follow along on social media by using the #AccessibleMB or #MAAW2022 hashtags.
National AccessAbility Awareness Week
Established in 2017, National AccessAbility Week celebrates, promotes and showcases the diversity, inclusion and accessibility in this country, and highlights some of the important initiatives aimed at creating an Accessible Canada.
Follow along on social media by using #RedShirtDay, #RedForAccessAbility or #NAAW2022
Follow us on social media for daily information about disability, inclusion, and accessibility and content from some Manitoba Possible clients you may recognize!
Events
May 26, 2022 - Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce - Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity, and Equity (CODE) Conference
This conference hosted by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce will provide an introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace. Through facilitated workshops, explore the benefits of having an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Learn and discuss how to be proactive without your organization to remove systemic barriers that equity deserving groups face in accessing opportunities and resources.
May 26 & 27 - The First Annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion by Employment and Social Development Canada
This virtual event provides an opportunity to bring people together to exchange ideas and groundbreaking insights to help shape accessible and inclusively designed communities and workplaces across Canada.
June 1 - Red Shirt Day
June 1 is Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion!
A group of Manitoba Possible employees in the office wearing masks and red shirts.
We’re coming together with Easter Seals Canada to wear red in workplaces, schools and spaces everywhere to show support for and celebrate persons and families who are living with disabilities.
Will you join us?
Wear red on June 1, take a selfie or photo with your friends - all wearing red - and share on social media. Use these hashtags:#RedShirtDay #ManitobaPossible #EasterSeals #RedForAccessAbility
Support Manitobans with Disabilities and WIN!
Support Manitoba Possible programs at manitobapossible5050.ca (note tickets are not available for purchase until June 1st)
3rd Annual Gary Bachman Classic
The Youth Ability Golf team poses with their golf clubs on the green.
Hit the links and send kids to camp!
Join Century 21 Bachman & Associates for the Third Annual Gary Bachman Classic in support of Manitoba Possible/Easter Seals Manitoba! Hitting the links has never been so fun - and for a great cause!
June 2 - FREE Webinar: Accessible Information & Communication - Good for Everyone
In recognition of Manitoba Access Awareness Week 2022, this webinar will focus on removing barriers to information and communication.