Events
Disability Accommodation at Work
Norquay Building, Basement AuditoriumOctober 25, 2016
Please join us for a free learning event sponsored by the Civil Service Commission in celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month.
When:
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Where:
Norquay Building, Basement Auditorium 401 York Avenue, Winnipeg
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:
- A presentation from Supportive Employment Services within the Civil Service Commission will give an overview of services offered.
- The following topics will be discussed:
- Services provided by Supportive Employment Services
- Contacts for when an accommodation is needed
- Accommodation process including medical documentation and follow-up
- Seeking support from a manager for an accommodation request
- Some key factors that make an accommodation process a success
- Opportunities for improvement
To register or if you require accommodation, please contact: Annette Massey at Annette.Massey@gov.mb.ca or by telephone at 204-945-2332. Please register early as space is limited.
Click here to download a poster for the event.
Self Employment Resources for People With Disabilities or Health Conditions
World Trade Centre Winnipeg - 2nd Floor 219 Provencher Blvd, WinnipegOctober 25, 2016
Interested in starting your own business? We can help! Our panel of experts will guide you through the resources and programs available to assist you in starting your own business in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Our panel of experts include:
- Business InfoCentre
- Elevate
- Employment and Income Assistance
- Entrepreneurship Manitoba
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
- Futurpreneur Canada
- marketAbilities Program
- Square One: Saskatchewan’s Business Resource Centre
- Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
Sign language interpretation will be available. Please let us know at least two weeks in advance if you require any disability accommodation to participate in the workshop.
This seminar is available for remote participants via webinar (i.e. attend from your computer, tablet or smartphone). Please choose “Online” at registration. The day before the event, we will send you an email with the link to join the seminar online.
You can also attend this workshop in person at the World Trade Centre Winnipeg – 2nd Floor 219 Provencher Blvd Winnipeg, Manitoba.