Stories

Manitoba Possible’s Ambassadors

Meagan is a wheelchair user. She is on top of Manitoba Hydro Place getting ready to rappel. She is wearing a yellow helmet and giving a thumbs up to the camera.

Meaghan

“I want to help advocate for those in the disabled community. We are capable, independent, determined and strong.”

Meet Meagan

A selfie of Ava who has shoulder length brown hair and has glasses on top of her head. She appears to be inside the top of a skyscraper.In the background is a birds eye view of a downtown and tall buildings.

Ava

“If we want a society that is better for all, we need to include all voices, including disabled people.”

Meet Ava

Janelle-Marie'

“I want to share the vision of Manitoba Possible. I’d also like to hear and learn from you—let's do this together."

Meet Janelle-Marie

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A History of our Employment Services

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) - an annual awareness campaign that promotes equitable opportunity and celebrates contributions for individuals with disabilities. Manitoba Possible’s employment services started in the 1950s, mirroring the broader evolution of disability rights in the province and across the country: limited opportunity towards greater inclusion.

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Evolution of the Power Wheelchair

As Manitoba Possible celebrates 75 years, we're reflecting on some of the milestones in our own programs to innovations in power wheelchair technology, and the people who made it all happen. From early advocates and engineers to dedicated team members like Mo, who has spent nearly 30 years as an electronic technician.