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Manitoba Possible's newsletter
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Hi Friends!
We're beyond thrilled to share the first three posts from Explore Possible - a monthly journal featuring Canadian writers with disabilities.
Our 2020/2021 Annual Report is ready! You can read the whole report on our website.
Plus, meet our Ambassadors -
join us in welcoming two passionate advocates as our 2021 Ambassadors - welcome Alex and Téo!
Our annual Client Survey had over 400 responses and 89% reported satisfaction with our services. We look forward to implementing the feedback to continue providing exceptional support to our communities.
Keep reading for more stories and updates from Manitoba Possible.
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Accessible and Adaptable Movement
Norah Myers teaches disability-friendly, size and age inclusive Pilates classes at Pilates Winnipeg and over Zoom. Group sessions begin at $20/week.
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A Chance to Win Big
Coming this fall a Manitoba Possible 50/50! Stay tuned for more details, coming straight to your inbox!
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Explore Possible
Amplifying voices of disability
In April, Manitoba Possible embarked on a mission to amplify stories of lived experience in a new online blog: Explore Possible.
The year-long pilot project aims to provide an accessible online space for Canadian writers with disabilities to share their stories. We're thrilled to share the first three "chapters" with you today. But first, we're going to tell you a little about our featured writers.
About Our Explore Possible Authors
Morgan S. is a born leader who’s passionate about serving her community. With a background in Psychology, she uses both her professional and personal experience to help break down stigmas surrounding individuals living with an invisible disability. David Perlmutter is a freelance writer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is the author of two books on animation history and five self-published books of speculative fiction. Norah Myers is the only person worldwide certified by STOTT PILATES to have cerebral palsy. That needs to change. She is passionate about disability representation and wellness.
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Valuing Diversity Over Policy: how one-size-fits-all policies actually hinder diversity
by Morgan S.
During my first semester back, a professor told me that he did not recommend anyone with a disability take his classes. When I contacted the human rights department, once again, I was told that since the professor didn’t blatantly tell me I couldn’t take the course, my case was subjective and, under their guidelines, not much could be done. I was floored and, quite frankly, confused. ..continue reading
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Did you know that Manitoba Possible is the provincial branch of Easter Seals Canada? Committed to fully enhancing the quality of life, well-being and independence of Canadians living with disabilities, Easter Seals Canada will be celebrating its centennial in 2022!
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Celebrating 71 Years
Manitoba Possible turned 71 on June 16, 2021. We celebrated with our clients and you can check out our celebrations in the video above or on YouTube.
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Summer Disability Reads
(by authors with lived experience)
Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space by Amanda Leduc
Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner
Criptionary by Maria Palacios
It’s Just Nerves: Notes on a Disability by Kelly Davio
If At Birth You Don’t Succeed: My Adventures with Disaster and Destiny by Zach Anner
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Lost in A Forest: Asperger's in a Digital World
By David Perlmutter
Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) has particular rewards and difficulties.
The rewards are noticeable. We tend to be good students, reliable employees and model citizens once we understand what the rules of institutions are and receive support in learning how to live by them. If we are given chances to participate in these institutions fairly and without prejudice, we can contribute to them, and even change them in positive ways. We thrive in situations where we know exactly what is expected of us and how to meet these expectations in the workplace.
Unfortunately, those supportive situations are not often available and that can leave people with Asperger's feeling like driftwood on a river shore, forgotten and unsure of how to proceed with their lives... continue reading.
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Are you a writer?
We're searching for writers with disabilities to share their perspectives on the Explore Possible blog. This is a paid opportunity to share your unique lived experience with Manitobans and Canadians!
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Stories from Manitoba Possible
Catch up on our latest stories!
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Making Family Centred Service Possible: exploring the role of Children's Service Coordinators
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Challenging how disability is defined: a large part of the work that Manitoba Brain Injury Association does
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Signs of Growth
Jaden is a warm and welcome face that visitors to Assiniboine Park may recognize.
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Pilates for Every Ability
By Norah Myers
This is a call for people with disabilities to participate and work in the health and wellness industry. We need disability represented in the fitness space.
Why aren’t people with disabilities participating in yoga, Zumba, Pilates, and personal training?
They might not believe that it’s within their capability.
They don’t see other instructors with disabilities on YouTube, on Instagram, or in Pilates studios.
They don’t believe that they can do it.
If you take a look at most wellness websites, you’ll see stock photos of slender and strong, non-disabled instructors doing intermediate exercises, reinforcing the idea that Pilates is only for people who are flexible and fit. Many people believe yoga, Pilates, Zumba and other forms of exercise are for people who are already flexible, strong, and athletic. This is a common assumption: many people believe that they’ll be unable to do Pilates because they’re inflexible or injured.... continue reading. |
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Manitoba Possible has moved!
Manitoba Possible’s Head Office and fundraising have relocated to the second floor of 1857 Notre Dame.
Our mailing address will be:
Manitoba Possible
1857 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 1G1
Our email addresses and phone numbers will stay the same. Our location may be changing, but we're still dedicated to making things possible for Manitobans with disabilities.
The following programs and services will continue to operate at 825 Sherbrook St:
Self Help Clearinghouse, Employment Preparation Centre, Newcomer Navigation and Support Unit, Vocational Rehabilitation for Adults, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs for Adults, Financial Empowerment Programs, Adult Recreation & Leisure.
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Manitoba Possible
1857 Notre Dame
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3E7
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