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March 30, 2012
May 30 & 31, 2012 at the Victoria Inn
1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
We will focus on You and Your Health, You and Your Rights, You and Your Community!
The conference builds on the momentum from the last three conferences, providing an opportunity for all persons living with disabilities, including those who are aging into a disability to come together and have their voices heard.
The conference puts wellness goals front and centre and helps facilitate change on the road to a healthier life. It is an event where all 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.
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January 27, 2012
The SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse Events Calendars are now online for February AND March.
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September 14, 2011
Learning would not be complete without great opportunities for networking. This Educational Conference provides you with plenty of opportunities during lunch and breaks where you can meet new colleagues, get re-acquainted with old ones and find out about a wide array of practices from schools across the province.
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June 1, 2011
The Province of Manitoba introduced into legislature today Bill 47: The
Accessibility Advisory Council Act, the first step towards addressing
historic injustices that continue to deny Manitobans with disabilities
their right to equitable access. The Bill has been much anticipated since the House returned earlier this
year, however it falls short of what many disability rights advocates
were expected.
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May 5, 2011
The Canadian Census is underway – and every Canadian household is being asked to participate. Information collected in the Census will determine population, influence
how many Members of Parliament are required to govern Canada and also
help the federal government decide how to allocate resources like
budgets and transfer payments to provinces and communities. Because the Census will steer such important decisions, it’s vital that
all Manitobans participate. In fact, all Canadians are required by law
to answer the Census questions.
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April 21, 2011
SMD congratulates Clearinghouse Board member Michelle Owen, who has been
appointed to direct Global College’s Institute for Health & Human
Potential. Owen is a professor in the University of Winnipeg Department of
Sociology and coordinates of the Disability Studies joint program with
the University of Manitoba and Red River College.
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April 21, 2011
The Province of Manitoba has announced it will work with Saskatchewan to
advance clinical trial research on the MS liberation therapy. Manitoba will invest $5 million in MS research and follow the
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) protocols in a
complementary research process in Manitoba. The liberation procedure is a potentially ground-breaking discovery for
the treatment of MS. However, it is not yet proven as a scientifically
valid therapy. The Province says patients in both provinces will have an opportunity to
participate in the clinical trials once successful research teams have
been announced. More information on research processes in Saskatchewan
and Manitoba is available at www.shrf.ca and www.mhrc.mb.ca. Read the full news release here.
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March 18, 2011
Join the Ability Axis Employment Expo on May 19 at the Victoria Inn
for a celebration of employment and career opportunities for people with
disabilities in our community. Start the day off right with the
Employer Breakfast (from 8:00 AM to 10:00), featuring Keynote Speaker
Randy Lewis from Walgreens. Exhibits will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Don't miss Taking Pride in That Which Sets Us Apart by Shayn Anderson at 11:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM. Denise Bissonnette will present Creating an Inclusive Workplace: Putting the Dream of Diversity into Practice at 1:00 PM. Other workshops will also be held during the course of the day.
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