Sport Manitoba is proud to host our first Safe Sport Summit! Titled Building a Safer and Stronger Sport Culture, the 2024 Sport Manitoba Summit will bring together sport administrators, coaches, parents, officials, athletes, and volunteers from across all sports in Manitoba. The event will include professional development opportunities, presentations, engagement activities, and resources that…
Red River College Creative Communications students connected with disabled athletes from Manitoban to capture not only the sport, but the joy and importance that having access to sport brings to the community. This event is FREE When: Tuesday, May 21st Time: Starts at 1230PM (estimate end time, 230pm) Location: RRC Polytech’s Roundhouse within Manitou…
The Manitoba Accessibility Office is proud to be presenting four webinars in celebration of Manitoba Access Awareness Week. All webinars will have accessibility measures such as American Sign Language interpretation (ASL), live closed captioning and French interpretation services. Recordings of the webinars will also be available to those unable to participate in real-time. Webinar…
ST MALO WELCOMES PARATRIATHLETES In 2024, St Malo Triathlon will be a designated race in Triathlon Canada's Paratriathlon Race Series. St Malo has previously hosted paratriathlete Leanne Taylor and we are excited to welcome both new and experienced paratriathletes this year! The course is accessible to all classes of athletes: standing, wheelchair and visually impaired.…
Thank you to Badminton Canada for sponsoring this fun and FREE event with snacks, refreshments and a few chances to win a Yonex racquet! Meet Elliott Beals, the Canadian National Para Badminton Team coach and learn the basics of Para Badminton with the help of players from Manitoba. We provide all the equipment. This…
Hey! Do you have an interest in learning how to do some basic repairs or maintenance on a wheelchair? Tired of waiting to see a repair tech through the province? Or, just want to come hang out and chat about wheelchair life? Current wait times with the provincial wheelchair program can range from a…
JOIN US every Tuesday from 4-7 pm at The Forks Bike Check! Drop in and try one of our bikes! We have handcycles, tandem bikes and step-through plain bicycles. There is a short, painted loop for you to practice on and coach Olex is here to help you learn! On these days. we will…
Join Peter for an informal and personal talk about mobility – and then a chance to test and share equipment afterward. Peter Warkentin is a musician, cat-appreciator, intermediate conversationalist, and one of the co-founders of the slow tooth-brushing movement. But seriously, he has become somewhat of an expert in mobility policy having recently contributed to…
This is an opportunity for persons with a disability to try canoeing and kayaking with the help of the lovely folks from Paddle Manitoba. Who is this event for? Our Paddle All Event is a warm invitation to all teens with intellectual disabilities who are curious about paddling! Feel free to bring a friend,…
This is an opportunity for persons with a disability to try canoeing and kayaking with the help of the lovely folks from Paddle Manitoba. Who is this event for? Our Paddle All Event is a warm invitation to persons with a disability ages 14+ who are curious about paddling! Feel free to bring a…
JOIN US every Tuesday from 4-7 pm at The Forks Bike Check! Drop in and try one of our bikes! We have handcycles, tandem bikes and step-through plain bicycles. There is a short, painted loop for you to practice on and coach Olex is here to help you learn! On these days. we will…
To celebrate Disability Pride month, Manitoba League of Persons with a Disability is organizing a social gathering at Assiniboine Park on Tuesday July 30! Join us to celebrate Disability Pride, connect with friends, share food, make a sign sharing your Disability Pride story, and talk together about what a Disability Pride March could look…
