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Greetings!
Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. This newsletter highlights the Ability Axis Employment Expo as well as local events and information that might interest you.
We've made a slight format change. From now on, our calendar of events can be found at the bottom of the newsletter. So, be sure to read all the way down to check out the list of events for October 2012 - in-person or online, in Winnipeg or in rural Manitoba - there's lots of events to choose from!
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We are more than pleased to announce the date for the 2013 Ability Axis Employment Expo.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 16, 2012.
Over the next number of months, we will be making more announcements about the 2013 Expo. Stay tuned!
Be sure to forward this newsletter to anyone in your circle or friends, family and associates that you think may benefit from the updates about the Expo and more!
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The early-bird pricing deadline is September 28, 2012. Don't miss your opportunity to save on your registration NOW!
Strategies and Tools to Empower Those Charged with Helping Others to Find Work
We've received approval to offer 12 Education Credits to VRA members.
Diversity World is pleased to announce that we will be holding a full two-day seminar on Beyond Traditional Job Development with Denise Bissonnette. It all happens on October 17 & 18, 2012 in Winnipeg, MB!
This is an outstanding professional development opportunity for anyone engaged in helping people with employment barriers to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Don't miss it!
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Our Favourite Online Videos
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We often like to spread the word about great videos that we come across, that we think might be of interest to you. Check out our Video Page for our newest videos. Open the Door, Get 'Em a Locker is an exceptional video about a woman's journey to become a nurse. You will hear about some of the issues she faced because of some thought she wouldn't be able to do the job because of her wheelchair. All new videos are added to the top of the page, but check all the way to the bottom to make sure you didn't miss one along the way.
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Great New Reading
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Read this great document entitled Emerging Giant - Big is Not Enough, The Global Economics of Disability.
Read about this and more on our News Page.
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Social Networking
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Have you liked us on Facebook yet? Are you following us on Twitter? If not, what are you waiting for?
Make sure you don't miss any announcements we have, by getting involved with us on Social Networks.
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The Disability Factor: Five Simple Tools to Better Serve and Counsel People with Disabilities
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This book is a nice solid little "primer" for professionals who expect to be offering services to people with disabilities. Not complex, and based on the author's personal experience, it gives readers a basic understanding of how to effectively work with people with disabilities.
Author: Shayn Anderson
(Paperback, 92 pages)
This publication is regularly available for $14.95 USD, plus applicable tax and shipping (this book also has volume discounts - if you by five or more copies, the price drops to $12.95 USD each). In addition, this book is available as a PDF download for the cost of $8.95 USD, plus applicable taxes. To select this or any of the available products, go to the Diversity World Store.
Watch this space as we feature other products available through the Diversity World Store.
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Important Dates
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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 1/12 - Deadline for nominations for the Art Ratson Memorial Award for Dedication & Excellence in Supported Employment
Oct 1/12 - Grand Opening of the CMHA's new offices at 930 Portage Ave
Oct 2/12 - In Thompson, MB, 1- 4 PM, Free Workshop: What's in Your Future? Resources for People with Disabilities
Oct 3/12 - Mental Health Works: Complex Issues, Clear Solutions Workshop
Oct 10 & 11/12 - Check out the ART + BODY event hosted by the Arts & Disability Network Manitoba at the WAG.
Oct 16/12 - The City of Winnipeg Career Symposium will be held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre from Noon to 7 PM.
Oct 17 & 18/12 - Beyond Traditional Job Development presented by Denise Bissonnette, at the Canad Inns, 1824 Pembina Hwy. VRA Education Credits are available for this event. Early Bird pricing ends on Friday, September 28, 2012. Save by registering now!
Oct 19/12 - MSEN AGM - Details TBA
Oct 23/12 - Canada Manitoba Business Service Centre - Free Seminar: Self Employment Resources for People with Disabilities. For people in Winnipeg and Rural Manitoba via video conference
Dec 3/12 - UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
May 16/13 - The next Ability Axis Employment Expo
View our Events Calendar page for these and many more events.
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Please share this email with your friends and associates - people with disabilities, employment service providers and others who might be interested in participating in next year's Expo!
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