• Background:
• Read what the Province's Accessibility Advisory Committee has recommended for the design of the new legislation (Released: June, 2012) 
• Read what Barrier-Free Manitoba, has raised as possible shortcomings of these recommendations (Released: October 1, 2012)   
• Voice Your Opinion (Before October 21):
• Send your own written comments to the Government via the Disabilities Issues Office.
• Send by Email to: dio@gov.mb.ca with the subject line "Advisory Council Report"
• Send by Mail to: Disabilities Issues Office 630-240 Graham Ave., Winnipeg, MB,
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• If you agree with it, sign Barrier-Free Manitoba's online petition 

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!

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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 4/12 - Segue Career Options Grand Opening, 418 Main Street, Steinbach, MB from 2 PM to 4 PM  

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 11 AM, Strategic Planning Session 1 - 4 PM - Canad Inns Regent, Ambassador C

Oct 23/12 - WORC meeting 4 PM - 6 PM, 180 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg Technical College 

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  

Oct 24/12 - MEEPA meeting - MPI, 2nd floor City Place, Time TBA  

Dec 3/12 - UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities  

May 16/13 - The next Ability Axis Employment Expo  

Jun 11 - 13/13 - CASE Conference, St John's NL  

View our Events Calendar page for these and many more events.

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