May 17, 2012 is the date for the 2012 Employment Expo. Mark your calendar!

Spread the word to your colleagues, friends and family. As details become available, we will post them on our website, these electronic newsletters, and update our Facebook page and Twitter feeds. Make sure you stay in the loop.   

2012 Employment Expo Volunteers 

Manitobans are well known for their volunteer spirit. Don't miss your chance to make a difference at the 2012 Employment Expo!  

Make sure you check out our 2012 Volunteer page to find out the benefits of volunteering at the Expo. We will have several positions available:  

• A/V Crew - show videos to attendees, assist with other A/V requirements, etc. 
• Breakfast Crew - check in Breakfast registrants or greet attendees at the door, etc. 
• Breakfast Hosts - must be either a person with a disability or a person with much experience in the disability employment field, comfortable speaking with Best Practices Breakfast attendees at their assigned table, etc. 
• Coordinators - a limited number of coordinator positions are available  
• Expo Crew - assist Exhibitors with set up, run errands for Exhibitors, greet attendees at the door, assist attendees as necessary, etc.

Time commitments may vary according to position. Full details, including the volunteer registration form will be posted on our website in the coming months. 

Following up on the exciting presentation that Walgreens VP, Randy Lewis made at our 2011 Best Practices Breakfast, we are happy to share this recent video of CNN's report on Walgreens' newest distribution center in Windsor, CT.

2011 Employment Expo T-Shirts 

We still have a few Expo T-Shirts available for purchase for blowout price of $14.00 (incl. taxes and shipping). The 100% heavy cotton, Fruit of the Loom T-Shirts are white, with the logo (below) printed across the back. Available sizes are medium and large.   

To get yours today, please contact our office at 204-487-0307 or info@abilityaxis.com! 

Important Dates: 

If you have an event that will be of interest to people in Manitoba's Employment and Disability Community, email it to info@abilityaxis.com to be included in this newsletter and on the Ability Axis website.

Oct 12, 2011 - RE-ES Open House

Oct 20, 2011 - MSEN AGM

Oct 27, 2011 - Accessibility in the Workplace: Equipping Workers for Achievement webinar 

May 17, 2012 - Ability Axis Employment Expo   

View our Events Calendar page for these and many more events 

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