Access

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Toilet Rooms (June 1)

Click on the following link to access the information online: Accessible Toilet Rooms (accessibilityonline.org)

Accessible Exterior Routes and Surfaces Webinar Available in Archives 

If you missed the U.S. Access Board’s webinar on accessible exterior routes and surfaces in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards last week, you can access the webinar recording and presentation materials in the archives. This webinar addressed the accessibility requirements for exterior routes and surfaces, including the differences between accessible routes for building sites, outdoor recreation areas, trails, and beaches. Additionally, Board Accessibility Specialists shared information on the concepts of stable, firm, and slip resistant surfaces in the outdoor environment, as well as reviewed playground surfaces.  This webinar included video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. The webinar series is hosted by the ADA National Network in cooperation with the Board. Other archived copies of previous Board webinars are also available on the site.

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Programme of Work for the 29th Session 14 Aug 2023 – 08 September 2023

The CRPD Committee has published in its website devoted to the 29th session (14 Aug 2023 - 08 Sep 2023) the Programme of Work for the session and an Informative Note for Stakeholders. You can find them here and also attached to this email.

The Committee will hold constructive dialogues with and adopt concluding observations on Andorra, Austria, Germany, Israel, Malawi, Mauritania, Mongolia and Paraguay.

Following the session, the 18th Pre-Sessional Working Group will adopt List of Issues on Finland, Liberia, Marshall Islands, and List of Issues prior to reporting on Kenya, Slovenia and South Africa.

Employment

Inclusive Design for Employment Access Launch

On behalf of the Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) Social Innovation Laboratory (SIL) National Office, we are pleased to announce that on May 18th, 2023, the IDEA initiative is hosting a launch event, and you are invited!

The details of the event are as follows:

Date Thursday, May 18th, 2023
Time 9:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT
Format Hybrid (virtual and limited in-person)
Location Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre

In the morning session, leaders and champions in government, business, labour, and the disability community will deliver keynotes. Speakers will highlight the importance and innovation of our partnered, knowledge-to-practice approach. In the afternoon, there will be hybrid breakout sessions where you will have the opportunity to learn what our five innovation hubs are working on and to contribute to the discussion on workplace initiatives which have the potential to be scaled up. You can find more information here.

Directions to Register

Please follow this link to register for virtual attendance. If you are having trouble registering, or if you have any questions, please reach out to IDEA National Coordinator, Therese Salenieks (tsalenieks@iwh.on.ca).

We look forward to connecting with you further as we launch the IDEA laboratory and continue to ramp up our operations.

Government of Canada Announcements

The Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the Public Service

May 12, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

Isabelle T. Jacques, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Sector Policy Branch, Department of Finance Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, effective May 23, 2023.

Biographical Notes
• Isabelle T. Jacques
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the passing of the Honourable Marc Lalonde

May 7, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable Marc Lalonde:

“Today, it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the Honourable Marc Lalonde, a giant of Canadian politics.

“Marc was so many things, but above all, he was a proud Canadian – and he exemplified it. First elected in 1972 as the Member of Parliament for Outremont and then appointed Minister of National Health and Welfare, he helped shape the Canada we love today by transforming the way we think about health. He published a groundbreaking report, later dubbed the “Lalonde Report,” which recognized that promoting good health meant promoting healthy lifestyles and environments too – a now widely-accepted idea that has changed and saved lives here in Canada and around the world. Marc also served in a number of other cabinet positions, including finance, justice, sport, and status of women, where his deep commitment to the wellbeing of Canadians and people around the world continued to shine through.

“I remember him and my father sitting around our dinner table, having long and engaging debates on anything and everything – including our country, its people, and its future. He was a good friend of my father’s, and it was clear he had a lot of respect for Marc. As I grew up and came to know him myself, I did too. 

“Marc’s commitment to public service was lifelong. In 1988, he received the World Health Organization Medal for his exceptional contributions to health policy. The following year, he became a Companion of the Order of Canada. He worked as an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, remained active in local public health services, and was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2004. He worked tirelessly to better the lives of Canadians, and his passing is an enormous loss for our country.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to Marc’s family and friends. His legacy to Canada is impossible to overstate.”

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Prime Minister welcomes the appointment of the 46th Speaker of the Senate

May 12, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the appointment of the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Senator for Manitoba, as the 46th Speaker of the Senate of Canada.

Senator Gagné has represented Manitoba as a senator since 2016 and, as a longstanding member of the Senate Committee on Official Languages, she has been a strong advocate for minority language rights. Before being appointed to the Senate, she worked in education for over 35 years, including as President of the Université de Saint-Boniface between 2003 and 2014. She is a member of the Order of Canada and the Order of Manitoba, and a recipient of the Prix Riel.

The Speaker of the Senate is one of the most important officials in Canada’s Parliament. As the public face of the Senate, the Speaker presides over the Upper Chamber, enforces the rules, and makes sure proceedings run smoothly, while also retaining the ability to participate in debates with fellow senators. With this appointment, Senator Gagné will be the first female Speaker of the Senate of Canada in 44 years, and the third female Speaker since the creation of the Senate in 1867.

Senator Gagné replaces the Honourable George Furey, who is retiring from the Senate after serving as a Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador since 1999. As the 45th Speaker of the Senate from 2015 to 2023, Senator Furey presided over the Senate as it underwent important changes to become a more independent, transparent, and non-partisan chamber, with the selection process for senators becoming open to all Canadians in 2016. In recognition of his many years of service to Canadians, Senator Furey was appointed to the King’s Privy Council for Canada earlier today.

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“Senator Gagné has a reputation for productive, objective, and balanced insights, and brings a wealth of experience to the role of Speaker of the Senate. I am confident she will maintain the integrity of the Upper Chamber and uphold Canadians’ confidence in their democratic institutions. I congratulate her on her appointment, and I thank Senator Furey for his work in building a more open and accountable Senate during his eight years as Speaker.”

— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick Facts

The Senate is the Upper House in Canada’s parliamentary democracy. It unites a diverse group of accomplished Canadians in service of their country. Created to counterbalance representation by population in the House of Commons, the Senate not only defends regional interests, it also creates space for the voices of historically underrepresented groups like Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, and women.

In 2016, the selection process for senators was opened to all Canadians. Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

The Speaker of the Senate is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The Speaker of the Senate ranks fourth in the Table of Precedence for Canada, after the Governor General, the Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. For this reason, in addition to the duties as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker is often called upon to represent the Senate, and sometimes the country, at national and international events.

The King’s Privy Council for Canada was established under the Constitution Act, 1867 to provide advice to the Governor General. It includes all past and present federal cabinet ministers, as well as a number of select persons honoured for their contributions to Canada. Members are appointed by the Governor General, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister announces by-elections

May 14, 2023

Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that by-elections will be held on June 19, 2023, in the following four electoral districts:
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount, Quebec
Oxford, Ontario
Portage–Lisgar, Manitoba
Winnipeg South Centre, Manitoba
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Human Rights

CBC News : Human rights commission says staffers linked to workplace racism have been reassigned

Click on the following link to access the information online: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-human-rights-commission-racism...

CBC News : Sask. journalist wins Pulitzer Prize, Peabody for podcast about her father's residential school experience

Click on the following link to access the information online: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/connie-walker-pulitzer-prize-po...

Law Commission releases Last Stages of Life for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Peoples

The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is pleased to announce publication of a major new report: The Last Stages of Life for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Peoples: Preliminary Recommendations for Law Reform. The report shares findings from a series of engagements between the LCO and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities across Ontario, along with the many who provide health services in those communities.

The LCO committed to Indigenous engagement as a distinct but complimentary part of our Last Stages of Life Project. The project considers how the law shapes the rights, choices, and quality of life for persons who are dying and those who support them. The LCO sought engagements on the last stages of life out of the acknowledgement that health care for Indigenous peoples in Canada is in dire need of reform along with the laws that shape it.

The project is guided by recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. In 2015 the TRC confirmed the need to recognize, elevate and integrate self-determined Indigenous legal orders and traditions within Canada’s justice system.

The LCO sought respectful relations based on the revitalization of Indigenous traditions and laws. Our approach was to listen and learn how different Indigenous communities live “the last stages of life” through their experiences, values, culture, practices, and traditional laws.

This mosaic of experiences is recounted in the words spoken throughout this paper by 118 participants from Indigenous groups and communities across Ontario. Their words help establish a set of terms and approaches different and distinct from colonial law and policy. It creates space to critique, contest and de-colonize existing Canadian and Ontario law, and to think about new and different arrangements.

The LCO acknowledges that it is only from this place of Indigenous self-definition, and through the revitalization of Indigenous laws and tradition, that the reform and creation of new law is possible.

Crucially, the LCO further acknowledges that it is not our role to speak for or on behalf of Indigenous communities. This report does not purport to do so. We are instead guided by the Terms of Reference set by an independent Indigenous Engagement Advisory Group. In their view the LCO’s expertise is best suited to:

Hear how diverse and distinct Indigenous histories, cultures, traditions, practices, and laws intersect with and experience the colonial health care system in the “last stages of life;”

Trace these experiences back to specific provisions in colonial Canadian and Ontario health law (and other relevant intersecting laws) to understand how these laws impact the health and wellness of Indigenous communities, particularly regarding care in the last stages of life;

Highlight how these intersections suggest plural legal and intercultural spaces for future law reform conversations to take place between Indigenous communities, Ontario, and the Federal government in a way that nurtures self-determination and legal co-creation consistent with reconciliation; and Compile these findings in this report which may be read alongside – but distinct from – the LCO’s Last Stages of Life: Final Report.
Accordingly, the report identifies a series of “promising directions for future law reform conversations,” including:
The need to reconceive health care consent, capacity, and substitute decision-making;
The impact of jurisdiction on Jordan’s Principle and equitable access to health care;
Facilitating traditional practices governing death in the home and natural burials;
Measuring health care performance with Indigenous practices and values;
Better supporting Indigenous health professionals, family members, and caregivers in community; and
Access to Indigenous hospices in community.
The report includes 36 recommendations as “promising directions for future law reform conversations.”
The full report is available here. https://www.lco-cdo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LCO-Indigenous-LSL-Fi... the Report&utm_campaign=ILSL Eblast

After the Miracle: The Political Crusades of Helen Keller by Max Wallace

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Medical Aid in Dying

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: Bill to prevent euthanasia for mental illness to be debated next week. (mailchi.mp)

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: Canadians oppose further expansions of euthanasia. (mailchi.mp)

Newsletters

Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) | EXPO Forum 2023 Invitation Reforming Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program – An Update

Click on the following link to access the information online: EXPO Forum 2023 Invitation - Reforming Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program - An Update (mailchi.mp)

Canadian Council of the Blind | Vision Health Month

Click on the following link to access the information online: Vision Health Month Conference Invitation Reminder (mailchi.mp)

CCPH Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: Your CCPH May Updates Are Here!

Cooperation Canada

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: Cooperation Canada and the G7 Summit | Coopération Canada et le Sommet du G7 (mailchi.mp)

OCASI Accessibility Initiative

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: Webinar invitation: Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate People with Disabilities in the Workplace (mailchi.mp)

Transportation

Rights on Flights: the new campaign seeking to make air travel more accessible

Click on the following link to access the information online: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/accessible-air-travel-...

Vancouver Island man solves air travel barrier for people with disabilities

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Going My Way: Driving Accessibility through Innovative Autonomous Transportation

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From a Dream to Really Riding in an Autonomous Vehicle

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United Nations

Committee on the Rights of the Child opens its 93rd session- Reviews Finland, France, Jordan, Sao Tome Principe, Türkiye & United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Committee on the Rights of the Child (the CRC Committee) commenced its 93rd session today (08 May 2023 - 26 May 2023). During the session, the CRC Committee will review the State reports and hold constructive dialogue with Finland, France, Jordan, Sao Tome Principe, Türkiye and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The public meetings will be webcast live by the UN Office of Geneva at http://webtv.un.org according to the schedule below (all GVA time).
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
15h00-18h00 – France
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - France
Thursday, 11 May 2023
10h00 –13h00- Jordan
Thursday, 11 May 2023
15h00-18h00 – Sao Tome Principe
Friday , 12 May 2023
15h00-18h00 – Sao Tome Principe
Monday, 15 May 2023
15h00-17h00 – Finland
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
10h00-13h00 – Finland
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
15h00-18h00- Türkiye
Thursday, 18 May 2023
10h00-13h00 – Türkiye
Thursday, 18 May 2023
15h00-18h00- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Friday, 19 May 2023
10h00-13h00- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CEDAW Committee opens its 85th session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Commitee) commenced its 85th session (08 May 2023 - 26 May 2023) yesterday. During this session, the CEDAW Committee will review the State reports and hold constructive dialogue with China, Germany, Iceland, Sao Tome and Principe, Slovakia, Spain, Timor-Leste and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

The public meetings will be webcast live by the UN Office of Geneva at http://webtv.un.org according to the schedule below (all GVA time).

Tuesday, 9 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - Timor - Leste
15h00-18h00 – Timor- Leste
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - Sao Tome and Principe
15h00-17h00 – Sao Tome and Principe
Thursday, 11 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - Germany
15h00-18h00 – Germany
Friday , 12 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - China
15h00-17h00 – China
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - Spain
15h00-17h00 – Spain
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - Slovakia
15h00-17h00 – Slovakia
Thursday, 18 May 2023
10h00 –13h00 - Venezuela
15h00-17h00 – Venezuela
Friday, 22 May 2023
10h00-13h00 - Iceland
15h00-17h00 - Iceland
For more details, please see below for a copy of the detailed Programme of Work and the Schedule of Dialogues.
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
85th session
Geneva, 8-26 May 2023
Room XXIII (8-19 May) and Tempus1 (22-26 May), E-Building, Palais des Nations

Tentative Programme of Work (as of 31 March 2023)
Programme of Work
First week
Monday 8 May 2023
1969th meeting
10h00-11h30 a.m. Agenda Item 1 Opening of the session (public)
Agenda Item 2 Adoption of the agenda, organization of work; solemn declaration by the new Committee members (public)
Agenda Item 3 Report of the Chair on activities undertaken between the eighty-fourth and eighty-fifth sessions of the Committee (public)
Agenda Item 7 Ways and means of expediting the work of the Committee (public)
11h30 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Informal meeting with United Nations bodies and Specialized Agencies (closed)
1970th meeting
3h00-4h30 p.m. Informal meeting with non-governmental organizations (public)
4h30-5h00 p.m. Informal meeting with national human rights institutions (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Tuesday 9 May 2023
1971st meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Fourth periodic report of Timor Leste (CEDAW/C/TLS/4) (public)
1972nd meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Fourth periodic report of Timor Leste (CEDAW/C/TLS/4) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m.    Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Wednesday 10 May 2023
1973rd meeting  
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Combined initial to fifth periodic report of Sao Tomé and Principe
(CEDAW/C/STP/1-5) (public)
1974th meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Combined initial to fifth periodic report of Sao Tomé and Principe
(CEDAW/C/STP/1-5) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Thursday 11 May 2023
1975th meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of Germany, submitted under the
simplified reporting procedure (CEDAW/C/DEU/9) (public)
1976th meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of Germany, submitted under the
simplified reporting procedure (CEDAW/C/DEU/9) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)

Friday 12 May 2023
1977th meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m.  Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of China* (CEDAW/C/CHN/9) (public)
1978th meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Ninth periodic report of China* (CEDAW/C/CHN/9) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Second week
Monday 15 May 2023
1979th meeting
10h00-12h00 a.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
12h00-1h00 p.m. Informal meeting with United Nations bodies and Specialized Agencies (closed)
1980th meeting
3h00-3h30 p.m. Informal meeting with United Nations bodies and Specialized Agencies (closed) (continued)
3h30-4h30 p.m. Informal meeting with non-governmental organizations (public)
4h30-5h00 p.m. Informal meeting with national human rights institutions (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)

Tuesday 16 May 2023
1981st meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of Spain, submitted under the
simplified reporting procedure (CEDAW/C/ESP/9) (public)
1982nd meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of Spain, submitted under the
simplified reporting procedure (CEDAW/C/ESP/9) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Wednesday 17 May 2023
1983rd meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m.  Agenda Item 4 Seventh periodic report of Slovakia, submitted under the
simplified reporting procedure (CEDAW/C/SVK/7) (public)
1984th meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Seventh periodic report of Slovakia, submitted under the simplified reporting procedure (CEDAW/C/SVK/7) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Thursday 18 May 2023
1985th meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of Venezuela (CEDAW/C/VEN/9) (public)
1986th meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of Venezuela (CEDAW/C/VEN/9) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Friday 19 May 2023
1987th meeting
10h00 am-1h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed) 1988th meeting
3h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Third week
Monday 22 May 2023
1989th meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4 Ninth periodic report of Iceland (CEDAW/C/ISL/9) (public)
1990th meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Agenda Item 4Ninth periodic report of Iceland (CEDAW/C/ISL/9) (public)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Tuesday 23 May 2023 1991st meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
1992nd meeting
3h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Wednesday 24 May 2023
1993rd meeting
10h00-1h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
1994th meeting
3h00-6h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Thursday 25 May 2023
1995th meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed) 1996th meeting
3h00-6.00 p.m.  Working Group of the Whole (closed)
Friday 26 May 2023
1997th meeting
10h00 a.m.-1h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed) 1998th meeting
3h00-5h00 p.m. Working Group of the Whole (closed)
5h00-6h00 p.m. Agenda Item 9 Provisional agenda for the eighty-sixth session
Agenda Item 10 Adoption of the report of the Committee on its
eighty-fifth session Closure of the session (public)
* Including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, and Macao Special Administrative Region, China.

Webinars

Join Us in Celebration of Manitoba Access Awareness Week for a Free Webinar on June 1, 2023

The Government of Manitoba is proud to celebrate Manitoba Access Awareness Week (MAAW) May 28 to June 3, 2023.
In celebration of this week, The Manitoba Accessibility Office is hosting a free webinar on June 1, 2023:

The theme of our event is “Reducing Barriers to Web Accessible Information and Communications”. The webinar includes four short talks from organizations that received Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF) grants in 2022/23 to complete activities enhancing web accessibility and experiences of end users.

Webinar Details: Reducing Barriers to Web Accessible Information and Communications

· Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023
· Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm CDT
· Location: Webinar via Zoom

Register to attend by visiting our Eventbrite page. A zoom link to the event will be emailed to you prior to the event. 

Accessibility measures such as ASL and Closed Captioning will be available during this Zoom webinar.

Presenters:
· Andrew Boardman (Manoverboard) will speak about the Make-it-Accessible website and resources for Manitobans.

· Krystal Stokes (Victoria Lifeline) will talk about the Victoria Lifeline web refresh project, which created new content and resources for Manitoba’s senior and disability communities.

· Lisa Snider (Access Changes Everything) will present findings from a survey asking Manitobans about their experiences with digital online business platforms and the tips and best practices when providing accessible customer service to people with disabilities.

· Cindy Titus (Marymound Inc.) will share more about their new refreshed website.

The Manitoba Accessibility Office is taking this opportunity to spotlight several projects from the new Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF) grant program. The purpose of MAF is to support organizations across Manitoba to raise accessibility awareness, remove barriers, and support compliance with accessibility legislation and existing standards.

All thirty projects supported by MAF during 2022/23, address gaps or accessibility barriers, or improved delivery of the Accessible Customer Service, Accessible Employment and Accessible Information and Communication Standards.
The Manitoba Accessibility Office also features tips to raise awareness about accessibility issues affecting individuals, community organizations and businesses. All advice and tips are available on the MAAW webpage.
We look forward to seeing you during our MAAW 2023 webinar!
Manitoba Accessibility Office
Families Department
Province of Manitoba
630 – 240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3C 0J7
Tel:  204-945-7613 / Fax:  204-948-2896
Email: MAO@gov.mb.ca
www.AccessibilityMB.ca
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Opportunities

European Solidarity Corps Programme

The European Network on Independent Living - ENIL is accepting applications for two 6-month placements at our office in Brussels, as part of the European Solidarity Corps Programme. The deadline for application is 19 May 2023.

European Solidarity Corps volunteers must be 18 - 31 years old, and for the placement at ENIL, must identify as disabled. They must come from one of the eligible countries: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/countries-covered_en

You can find more information about the programme, including how to apply, here: https://enil.eu/enil-is-looking-for-volunteers/
 

Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024

Dozens of nominations from around the world have been submitted for the Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024 (#ZeroCall24) since our launch on May 08 – thank you for your trust!

Let us jointly recap the key links to:

Our #ZeroCall24 website: https://zeroproject.org/zerocall24
This year’s topics and subtopics: https://zeroproject.org/zerocall24#c1797

And the frequently asked questions regarding #ZeroCall24:
https://zeroproject.org/zerocall24/faq

Are you still unsure about #ZeroCall24? Do not worry! As mentioned, we want small projects; we want big projects; we want disability-led projects; we want you.

Therefore, book your personal consultation call with a Zero Project staff member today. In a personal 1-1 call we will answer any questions you might have, as well as give you useful guidance on how to best prepare your nomination.

Click here to book your personal 1-1 #ZeroCall24 consultation call. #ZeroCall24 1-1 Consultation Calls | Zero Project

Your time is now: the Zero Project cannot wait to talk with you and receive your nominations!

Warmest regards,
The Zero Project Team

Call for applications for the position of Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members

I am sharing the call for applications for the position of Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members. Kindly find attached.

Please keep in mind that it is still necessary that the Human Rights Council approves the extension of the leprosy mandate next July. In case it does not, whoever is selected will not be appointed.

Please share the information with your network.

I would appreciate if those of you who are in contact with organizations of persons affected by leprosy could share this with them. I will also do that.

The more positive next step forward would certainly be if a person affected by leprosy could take the position.

Subject: Applications for vacancies of mandate holders to be appointed at the 54th session of the Human Rights Council

The Secretariat of the Human Rights Council presents its compliments to all Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva, international organizations or their offices, national institutions, non-governmental organizations and other human rights bodies, and has the honour to inform them that the following mandate holders are to be appointed at the fifty-fourth session of the Council (11 September to 6 October 2023):

Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Human Rights Council resolution 50/10)

Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members (Human Rights Council resolution 44/6)

Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities (Human Rights Council resolution 44/10)1 - unforeseen vacancy due to resignation
Working Group on discrimination against women and girls, member from African States (Human Rights Council resolution 50/18)

Working Group on discrimination against women and girls, member from Asia-Pacific States (Human Rights Council resolution 50/18)Working Group on discrimination against women and girls, member from Eastern European States (Human Rights Council resolution 50/18)

Working Group on discrimination against women and girls, member from Western European and other States (Human Rights Council resolution 50/18)

Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination, member from Eastern European States (Human Rights Council resolution 51/13) - unforeseen vacancy due to resignation

Individual applications, including a motivation letter, must be submitted and received by  13 June 2023 at 12 noon Geneva time through the on-line application procedure, which consists of (1) an online survey and (2) an application form in Word format. Updated information on the selection and appointment procedure, as well as the call for applications in the six United Nations official languages, are available at the following web page: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/sp/nominations

In case of technical difficulties, the Secretariat may be contacted by email at ohchr-hrcspecialprocedures@un.org

The Secretariat of the Human Rights Council avails itself of this opportunity to renew to all Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva, international organizations or their offices, national institutions, non-governmental organizations and other human rights bodies the assurances of its highest consideration.

CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN EMPLOYMENT EQUITY GROUPS (FALL 2023)

Position Location: Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Vancouver; Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position requires physical presence at the designated work location, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to perform some in-office work from one of the OSFI offices. The option of teleworking is available on a part-time basis in accordance with OSFI’s Guidelines on Telework.

Who Can Apply: Members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women.

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens, and permanent residents. You must indicate on your application whether you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or are entitled to work in Canada by means of a work permit.

Note: In order to be considered for this opportunity, all candidates must apply online through www.jobs.gc.ca. Please note we will not be accepting applications to this e-mail address.

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