A non-partisan, non-profit, cross-disability initiative working to ensure the timely & effective implementation of the landmark Accessibility for Manitobans Act
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24 Mar 2024
“I hope that in the rush of opening up Portage & Main that they still take the time to do it properly, that they consult with individuals with lived experience with disabilities, that they can really envision a new way of crossing.” said BFM's David Kron.
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4 Mar 2024
‘Excited for it to reopen’: Disability advocates weigh in on the Portage and Main plan. “ It should be a two minute crossing as opposed to a 20-minute Odyssey.” Kron said. winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/excited-…
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28 Jan 2024
A Manitoba man is calling for the end of a long-standing policy after he got an increase in his disability payments from the federal government due to the rising cost of living, only to have the provincial government reduce his benefits by the same amount. cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/…
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Barrier-Free MB retweeted
26 Jan 2024
PRESS RELEASE: INCLUSION CANADA DEMANDS JUSTICE IN LIGHT OF INADEQUATE SENTENCING IN BRENT GABONA CASE
Full release here: shorturl.at/syH46
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10 Jan 2024
Representation matters. #ItsAboutTime
9 Jan 2024
At the Golden Globes last weekend, All the Light We Cannot See breakout star Aria Mia Loberti became the first legally blind actress to walk the red carpet with her guide dog. ow.ly/gl0O50QphcA
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10 Jan 2024
Sending a huge thank you to the @CMHR_News for their tremendous support and welcome as we hosted @DavidLepofsky, disability advocate and former human rights lawyer to talk about advocating for accessibility across Canada on Monday night!
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21 Dec 2023
Super excited to host @DavidLepofsky in January. He will be speaking at the @CMHR_News on January 8th Check out all the details here: mailchi.mp/4f83da7d8f89/davi…
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8 Dec 2023
Thank you Ms. Lugtig Riezebos for a thorough and comprehensive review. We look forward to discussing the recommendations and the work that is needed to achieve them with Minister @NahanniFontaine next week. #mbpoli #ItsTime
5 Dec 2023
Manitoba Government Releases Five-Year Review of Accessibility for Manitobans Act bit.ly/3RcR61A
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5 Dec 2023
Barrier-Free Manitoba's Steering Committee Member, David Kron talked with Rachel Lagace this morning on CTV Morning Live to mark the 10th year Anniversary of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act. #MuchMoreToDo #barrierfree
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3 Dec 2023
Today, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities! We recognize & honour the valuable contributions and abilities of individuals with disabilities worldwide. Let's build an inclusive society that ensures equal opportunities and rights for all. #IDPWD
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17 Nov 2023
📣 LAST DAY IS TODAY 📣
Have your say on the Canada Disability Benefit NOW
Online questionnaire ends 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟭𝟳
Go to disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/… to participate in an online questionnaire.
ALT Blue graphic with text Have your say. Shape the CDB. Open Oct 17 to Nov 17.
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17 Nov 2023
Honour International Day of Persons with Disabilities this year by attending the screening of Unloved - Huronia's Forgotten Children. Free event. All are welcome at Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. More info at: humanrights.ca/event/unloved…
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16 Nov 2023
The Shape the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) online questionnaire is closing very soon. Go to disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/… to ensure the Canadian government is hearing from disabled people about the CDB!
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14 Nov 2023
Check out the premiere screening of the ground-breaking film "Cripping Climate Adaptation: Disability Justice and Climate Change”.
Date: Friday, November 17
Time: 1:30-4:00
Place: Convocation Hall (University of Winnipeg) or Zoom
Registration requested: uwinnipeg.qualtrics.com/jfe/…
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Canada's chief accessibility officer is taking airlines to task for failing to treat wheelchair users with respect after Air Canada forgot last week to bring her wheelchair on a cross-country flight. cbc.ca/news/politics/air-can…
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19 Oct 2023
Tell the govt what you need from the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Participate in @Disability_WP’s online questionnaire at: disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/….
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3 Oct 2023
As you go to the polls today, check out what true accessibility means to Manitobans. youtu.be/VHBXaoZK9wQ
What did your candidates say they would do about accessibility? Find out here: dmvote.ca/candidate-response…
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20 Jul 2023
Join us virtually to crowd-source solutions at our Accessibility Solutions Lab
Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Join Zoom meeting via this link - buff.ly/3DsVx1P
For more information, please see our Facebook post!
#DMVote
ALT A Disability Matters Vote Event, hosted by Barrier-Free Manitoba Share your barrier, Find your solution Join us virtually to crowd-source solutions at our Accessibility Solutions Lab Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Join Zoom meeting via this link - https://buff.ly/3DsVx1P Has a barrier affected your life? Share a photo, video or describe a barrier you have faced. Rural Manitoba – Share your unique barriers! Questions? Call David at 204-250-4226 or email info@barrierfreemb.com Share your barrier! Find your solution!
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17 Jul 2023
Disability Matters Vote and the Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba have launched a contest for Manitoba artists to create a poster to support the 2023 DMVote Campaign!
The theme to capture in the poster is: Vote because disability matters!
More info at: buff.ly/475PSwD
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Today, the @CTA_gc launched consultations on proposed changes to clarify, simplify and strengthen the Air Passenger Protection Regulations. Have your say! Submit your comments online by August 10, 2023.
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