The United Nations General Assembly observes 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 “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world”, focuses on the theme of innovation and solutions that promote inclusive development.

The Manitoba Accessibility Office & Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA) are co-hosting a free webinar to celebrate IDPD 2022, which will provide an overview of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) followed by a panel discussion on topics that include accessibility, employment, healthcare and equal representation before the law.

Date: Thursday, December 1 | 2:00 – 3:30pm

Link to register:  IDPD 2022: UN CRPD  

Red River College Polytechnic 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:

• Accessibility at RRC Polytech 
• Supportive Employment 
• Student Accessibility Services 

Here are some additional resources to increase awareness about IDPD and to support fostering an accessible and inclusive learning and work environment.

• CCDI International Day of Persons with Disabilities Commemorative Guide
• Becoming Agents of Change in a New World of Work DEAM (Webinar Recording, hosted by Canadian Association for Supported Employment)
• The Manitoba Accessibility Office helps implement The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and has developed a variety of resources and online training to learn more about the accessibility standards for:
  • Accessible Customer Service                                                                                                
  • Accessible Employment
  • Accessible Information and Communications

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