This is a supportive space for students who identify as neurodiverse and/or have an intellectual disability, joined by a family member/caregiver to come together and explore meaningful themes and topics in the journey from high school and beyond.
Come Learn about Ready Willing and Able (RWA) and how this national employment initiative supports inclusive hiring and meaningful work opportunities.
Sergio Sousa
Labour Market Facilitator
Guest Presenter
•Open to any high school students; Can be from any division in Winnipeg
•When: Tues Jan. 13th 6:30-8:00pm in person only
•Where: Polson school library,491 Munroe Ave
Session includes: What RWA is and how it works in partnership with Supported Employment agencies who support young job seekers; an overview of essential skills and hard and soft skills; and a Q & A.
To register or to get more information contact: Megan Scott Youth Inclusion Facilitator Inclusion Winnipeg 204.953.5877 mscott@inclusionwinnipeg.org or Mary LaPage Leclerc Project LIFE Co-ordinator River East Transcona School Division 204.612.3657 mlapageleclerc@retsd.ca
Come Get In-Person Support From the CRA!
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Inclusion Winnipeg – 120 Maryland Street
Contact lbrothers@inclusionwinnipeg.org to make an appointment
Come see a CRA Outreach officer for in-person support on the following:
•Printing your Notice of Assessment (NOA) or Proof of Income
•Updating personal information (address, direct deposit, etc.)
•Answering questions relating to your personal tax returns
•Assisting with CRA letters
•Finding uncashed cheques
You will need to know your Social Insurance Number (SIN) and either bring a piece of valid government photo ID or be able to pass verification.
Be a Consultant on The Accessibility Exchange!
If you are a person with a disability, Deaf person, or a supporter this information session will be of interest to you! You will learn about the platform and register in real time.
The Accessibility Exchange is an online website designed to assist federally regulated organizations (such as Government of Canada departments, banks, phone/internet providers, airlines and more) to recruit diverse people with disabilities and Deaf people, and community organizations to participate in developing and implementing accessibility plans.
You can become a paid consultant to help these organizations become more accessible by registering on this platform!
Inclusion Winnipeg is holding a meeting where you can first learn more about The Accessibility Exchange website and you can register right at the meeting!
When: November 12, 2024
In-Person: Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
RSVP: sbahadoosingh@inclusionwinnipeg.org
What to bring:
Since people can register on the website right at the meeting you can bring your laptop, tablet or phone and we can walk you through the registration process. There will also be someone there who can do the registration process for you.
There will also be food and refreshments! Hope you can come!
More About The Accessibility Exchange
The Accessibility Exchange is an online platform that brings people together to build strong and effective accessibility plans. Diverse people with disabilities and Deaf people can assist federally regulated organizations in complying with the Accessible Canada Act.
The Accessibility Exchange hosts:
- people with disabilities
- Deaf people
- people from community organizations
For more information on The Accessibility Exchange please contact: Shanti Chand at schand@irisinstitute.ca or 1 (888) 867-0053.
Visit our The Accessibility Exchange website: https://accessibilityexchange.ca/en