International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3
The United Nations General Assembly declared December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) to raise an understanding of disability issues, and foster support for the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with disabilities,” calls for commitment through enhanced actions and international cooperation, to make the SDGs a reality for, with and by persons with disabilities. Red River College Polytechnic will be signing the SDG accord on November 30, joining hundreds of colleges and universities around the world in a pledge to lead transformative change by sharing and reporting on their progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
RRC Polytech is committed to continuing its work to remove barriers in post-secondary education, and to promote access and participation in all aspects and activities of the College. The College believes in inclusion, and will continue our work to meet, and exceed where possible, the mandate of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). The following are some of the plans and supports we currently have at the College:
Here are two opportunities to celebrate, learn and commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities:
Manitoba Accessibility Office Webinar
Join the Manitoba Accessibility Office (MAO) for a free webinar: “Celebrating Success, Challenging Systematic Ableism and Inspiring the Future of Accessibility” with keynote speaker Carly Fox, Disability Advocate
Date: Thursday, November 30|1:00 – 3:00pm
Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association Event
The Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA) will be hosting an in-person event “Project Search: Opportunities to Diversify Your Workplace” in honour of Indigenous Disability Employment Awareness Month (November) and International Day for Persons with Disabilities (December 3).
Date:Monday, December 4|8:30 am to noon; Location: Manitoba Hydro Place (360 Portage Avenue)
RRC Polytech is committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, supportive and respectful of the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and will continue to identify and implement strategies to ensure that individuals in the College community have equal opportunity to achieve their employment and educational goals.
If you have any questions or feedback, please email diversity@rrc.ca