Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking for Parking Permit Holders

Manitoba Possible is a program that ensures when a person has difficulty walking more than 50 metres, they can park in one of the specially-designated parking spots in lots across the province.

Anyone who needs the permanent, full-time assistance of a mobility aid such as a wheelchair, walker, cane, or crutches is eligible for a Parking Permit. Temporary Permits are also available to allow you to use designated spaces during your recovery period (as certified by your health care professional).

People are eligible for the Permit through this program even if they don’t own a vehicle. The numbered Permit can be hung in the rear view mirror of any car as long as the registered Permit holder is also in the car.

RRC Polytech accessible parking spots are available at the following campuses:

• Notre Dame Campus
• Portage Campus
• Stevenson – Southport
• Stevenson – Winnipeg
• Winkler Campus

For staff and/or students who are current Manitoba Possible Parking Permit holders and who wish to apply for Accessible Parking, the College will require a letter of endorsement from Manitoba Possible that confirms:

• the name of the permit holder, and
• the expiry date of the permit.

Accessible Parking for Temporary Accommodation

Staff and/or students who have certain temporary or transient health conditions may be eligible for accessible parking on a temporary basis.

For example, accessible parking for staff and/or students may be available on a temporary basis if the following situations or conditions apply:

• cannot walk without someone’s help, or other device,
• need to temporarily use a wheelchair during treatment of or recovery from a medical condition,
• have certain lung or heart conditions,
• have another health condition that makes walking more than 50 metres very difficult

Applying for a temporary permit

Students must contact:

Lori Walkow
Manager, Exam Accommodations and Assistive Technologies
Notre Dame Campus, D110D
204-632-3808
lwalkow@rrc.ca

Staff must contact:

Debbie Berry
Human Resource Services Admin
Notre Dame Campus, C409
204-632-3796
dpberry@rrc.ca

Activities Related to Accessible Parking

Payment Designation

Students/Staff: Once you receive confirmation of eligibility, you may log in to the Parking Portal to obtain an Accessible Permit for your desired zone, or visit the Commuting and Parking Office(DM19) to complete registration and payment in person.

Visitors: Accessible parkers may use any designated accessible parking area, provided the accessible MB hangtag is displayed. Payment can be made at pay stations or via the PayByPhone app. Each parking lot is clearly marked with signage that displays the specific lot code needed for mobile payment.

Pay station machines are located at the following locations:

• Bus Loop main entrance
• Building T main entrance
• Building D/E main entrance
• Building Z in the student lounge

Additional License Plates / Carpools

All RRC Polytech Accessible Permits are virtual as in the same fashion as all other RRC Polytech parking permits. The College’s Virtual Parking Permit, in conjunction with the vehicles license plate will serve as the permit for assigned accessible permit parking spaces. The applicant must ensure that the license plate associated with the virtual permit is registered in your profile.

To edit or update the license plate associated with the parking permit, update your profile online. Failure to do so may result in the ticketing and/or towing of your vehicle or such other action as the College may deem necessary.