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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.”

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.”

Janelle-Marie on a pride parade float. She is a wheelchair user with long black hair. She is wearing bright makeup and waving a rainbow flag

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."

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December 3, 2021: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

In 1992, the United Nations proclaimed December 3rd to be the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with the goal to promote an understanding of disability issues and foster support for the well-being, dignity, and rights of persons with disabilities.

The IDPD 2021 theme is Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.

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