From May 25 to 31, Canada will celebrate National AccessAbility Week. In Manitoba, we will also recognize Manitoba Access Awareness Week (MAAW). These weeks are about promoting accessibility and inclusion. It’s a time to learn about barriers in our communities. It’s also a time to thank those who help make things more accessible for everyone.

Ways to Learn, Celebrate, and Take Action

• Join a Free Webinar. The Manitoba Accessibility Office is hosting:
  • Title: Accessibility History, A Manitoba Perspective – Past, Present and Future.
  • Date: May 28, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Register via Zoom
• Explore Accessibility Supports at RRC Polytech. We offer support and services for both employees and students.
  • For staff and faculty:
    • Visit the Accessibility Services for Employees page on Staff Forum.
    • Take Self-Guided Training
      • Accessible Customer Service training
      • Accessible Information and Communication Standard training
      • Accessible Employment Standard (For Leaders)
      • Note: To register for Self-Guided Training, go to HUB > HR Unlimited > My Portal > My Learning > Learning Library > More > Choose the Course to take > Click Enroll
  • For students:
    • Visit the Student Accessibility Services page.
    • Learn more about Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
    • To book an ASL-English Interpreter or transcriber submit this form
  • Explore self-guided training on the Diversity Resources Page.
• Join an Employee Working Groups and Community of Practice:
  • Community of Practice: Accessibility Garden. Join RRC Polytech members as they exchange accessibility practices and conversation. To learn more, visit the Community of Practice: Accessibility Garden page on Staff Forum.
  • Neurodiversity Working Group. To learn more about Neurodiversity Working Group, visit the Neurodiversity Working Group page on Staff Forum.
• Build Your Accessibility Knowledge. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, there’s something for everyone:
  • Videos:
    • Creating Inclusive Online Classrooms and Meetings (25 min.)
    • CCDI Webinars:
      • Removing barriers to accessibility and inclusion – Panel (59 min)
      • Creating neuroinclusive and accessible workplaces (57 min)
  • Guides and Learning Paths:
    • RRC Polytech’s Library and Academic Services Resource Guide on Neurodiversity
    • LinkedIN Learning’s Accessibility Learning Paths (LinkedIn Learning login required)
    • The Manitoba Accessibility Office’s Resources and Training
    • Microsoft Accessibility Training & Resources
    • WCAG Accessibility Guidelines
    • The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce CODE Initiative Additional Resources