Barrier-Free MB

A non-partisan, non-profit, cross-disability initiative working to ensure the timely & effective implementation of the landmark Accessibility for Manitobans Act

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

“I hope that in the rush of opening up Portage & Main that they still take the time to do it properly, that they consult with individuals with lived experience with disabilities, that they can really envision a new way of crossing.” said BFM's David Kron.
https://t.co/cO21k1hTF3

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

‘Excited for it to reopen’: Disability advocates weigh in on the Portage and Main plan. “ It should be a two minute crossing as opposed to a 20-minute Odyssey.” Kron said. https://t.co/jlA3gWDDd4

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

A Manitoba man is calling for the end of a long-standing policy after he got an increase in his disability payments from the federal government due to the rising cost of living, only to have the provincial government reduce his benefits by the same amount. https://t.co/EUu1pV76Ct

[Inclusion Canada @InclusionCA]

PRESS RELEASE: INCLUSION CANADA DEMANDS JUSTICE IN LIGHT OF INADEQUATE SENTENCING IN BRENT GABONA CASE

Full release here: https://t.co/9QCf4JVXaV

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

@DavidLepofsky talked to @WinnipegNews while he was in town this week about Manitoba's "window of opportunity" for an accessible Province. https://t.co/htpsCLQ92a

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Representation matters. #ItsAboutTime

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

At the Golden Globes last weekend, All the Light We Cannot See breakout star Aria Mia Loberti became the first legally blind actress to walk the red carpet with her guide dog. https://t.co/rKYqUXYdEw

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Sending a huge thank you to the @CMHR_News for their tremendous support and welcome as we hosted @DavidLepofsky, disability advocate and former human rights lawyer to talk about advocating for accessibility across Canada on Monday night!

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Super excited to host @DavidLepofsky in January. He will be speaking at the @CMHR_News on January 8th Check out all the details here: https://t.co/oP0vfuhv6f

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Thank you Ms. Lugtig Riezebos for a thorough and comprehensive review. We look forward to discussing the recommendations and the work that is needed to achieve them with Minister @NahanniFontaine next week. #mbpoli #ItsTime

[Manitoba Gov News @MBGovNews]

Manitoba Government Releases Five-Year Review of Accessibility for Manitobans Act https://t.co/HiMpJTy55e

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

@RachelLagacectv @CTVMorningWPG @ainsmcphailCTV @katherinedowctv @clanmothersca Thanks for having David on to talk about the 10th anniversary of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act!

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Barrier-Free Manitoba's Steering Committee Member, David Kron talked with Rachel Lagace this morning on CTV Morning Live to mark the 10th year Anniversary of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act. #MuchMoreToDo #barrierfree
https://t.co/p05fLwr2CI

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Today, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities! We recognize & honour the valuable contributions and abilities of individuals with disabilities worldwide. Let's build an inclusive society that ensures equal opportunities and rights for all. #IDPWD

[Disability Without Poverty @Disability_WP]

📣 LAST DAY IS TODAY 📣

Have your say on the Canada Disability Benefit NOW

Online questionnaire ends 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟭𝟳

Go to https://t.co/dil2WUc7Yq to participate in an online questionnaire.

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Honour International Day of Persons with Disabilities this year by attending the screening of Unloved - Huronia's Forgotten Children. Free event. All are welcome at Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. More info at: https://t.co/5uF59jE5wT

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

The Shape the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) online questionnaire is closing very soon. Go to https://t.co/L677Rr2zkW to ensure the Canadian government is hearing from disabled people about the CDB!

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Check out the premiere screening of the ground-breaking film "Cripping Climate Adaptation: Disability Justice and Climate Change”.
Date: Friday, November 17
Time: 1:30-4:00
Place: Convocation Hall (University of Winnipeg) or Zoom
Registration requested: https://t.co/kCOl9ONocx

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Canada's chief accessibility officer is taking airlines to task for failing to treat wheelchair users with respect after Air Canada forgot last week to bring her wheelchair on a cross-country flight. https://t.co/kZtcJCCr10

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

Tell the govt what you need from the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Participate in @Disability_WP’s online questionnaire at: https://t.co/L677Rr2zkW.

[Barrier-Free MB @barrierfreemb]

As you go to the polls today, check out what true accessibility means to Manitobans. https://t.co/GmnftvYaHU
What did your candidates say they would do about accessibility? Find out here: https://t.co/R2zBtCgK8V

[Disability Matters Vote @DMVoteMB]

Join us virtually to crowd-source solutions at our Accessibility Solutions Lab
Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Join Zoom meeting via this link - https://t.co/uC8UYzaXZA
For more information, please see our Facebook post!
#DMVote