Independent Living Resource Centre

04/01/2025

The Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry Team of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg is hosting an All-Candidates Debate on Accessibility in Canada, organized by the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD).

We are inviting all parties to a non-partisan discussion, moderated by Marcy Markusa from the CBC. The candidates will be discussing their positions on issues such as housing, the Canada Disability Benefit, protections for healthcare, and other concerns impacting Canadians with accessibility barriers or disabilities.

This event will be held on Tuesday, April 8th from 6:30 to 8:00PM at the Unitarian Church on 603 Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg.

There is a ramp at the front of the church and accessible washroom available. We are also providing ASL interpretation. There is also a limited zoom option for attendees that cannot join in person.

Even in challenging times, we can evaluate the strength of a country and its leaders by how it treats its people. Please join us for this exciting event funded by Elections Canada.

To register for in person attendance, click on the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-8EeUszPRaXYl7Vu2VWlCvi831n9Crh7FsFxdYvjwlq_0nw/viewform

To register for online inclusion, click the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pPDikLS8QDq4CfMSusMCMg #/registration

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 8th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Event Address: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg MB Hosted by: Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities Accessibility The following accessibility accommodations will be available: The venue...

03/26/2025

The ILRC has a new consumer that they are potentially supporting.
The individual is 14 years old and non-verbal with autism. They have some physical or violent episodes but not more than once a week. Primary care is to follow the consumer. Consumer is very mobile and may take up to 10 baths per day.
Consumer lines in East St. Paul, just outside the perimeter. Because transit does not provide service we need ILAs who drive and are physically capable of managing the situation.
The consumer will have 60 hours per week minimum. Shifts will begin in the afternoon after the consumer arrives home from school. Weekends are flexible.
If interested please contact Romeo with your qualifications at romeor@ilrc.mb.ca.

03/25/2025

Thousands of older adults and Manitobans with disabilities rely on the support of family caregivers to live independently in the community and remain in their homes. Family caregivers are not professional healthcare aides, but may perform many of the same duties and can bear significant responsibility for the wellbeing of their loved one/ family member. ILRC provides essential training and support to family caregivers seeking to develop new skills and increased awareness.

April 7: Activities of Daily Living 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Personal care, feeding & nutrition, dressing, foot care, medication management, Independent Living philosophy, skin care, etc.
April 7: Mobility Matters 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Assistive devices, body mechanics, transfers, fall prevention, range of motion, repositioning, etc.
April 8: Bowel & Bladder Care 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Peri-care, personal hygiene, catheters, equipment & supplies, infection control, bowel dis-impaction, etc.
April 8: Wound Care 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wound identification, risk factors/prevention, infection control, cleansing agents, bandages and dressings, wound care management, etc.
April 9: Respiratory Care 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Anatomy & physiology, trach suctioning, ventilators, manual resuscitation, dressings & ties, mucous plug relief, etc.
April 9: Communication 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Methods of communication, person-centred support, non-judgmental listening, non-verbal communication, conflict & crisis, self-care, etc.

All community members are invited to participate including family caregivers, consumers, service providers, resource coordinators, etc. The cost of each workshop is $80 +gst.

Contact ILRC for more information or please register at

ILRC

11/19/2024

The ILRC is pleased to announce our next round of family caregiver workshops. These workshops are being held for free in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The dates and times are as follows:
Bowel and Bladder Care - December 2nd, 9am to 12pm
Wound Care - December 2nd, 1pm to 3pm
Respiratory Care - December 3rd, 9am to 12pm
Communication - December 3rd, 1pm to 4pm
For more information or to register please visit our website at: https://ilrc.mb.ca/family-caregiver-workshops/
Registration is mandatory and seating is limited so register early so that you don't miss out.

09/16/2024

Note: Our family caregiver workshop coming up on September 23rd will be from 1PM to 4PM. (Not 9am to 12pm as previously posted.) Sorry for the inconvenience.

09/12/2024

The ILRC is hosting a workshop on mobility designed for family caregivers on September 23 from 9am to 12pm. For more information or to register please contact Cherie-Lou at 204-947-0194 or e-mail training@ilrc.mb.ca

08/19/2024

On Wed., Sep. 11th & Sat., Sept. 21st, Green Action Centre, Transportation Options Network for Seniors-TONS, and the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities Inc. will be hosting a mobility fair for older adults and people with disabilities in Winnipeg. The purpose of these events is to showcase a variety of transportation options that seniors and those in need of mobility aids can use to maintain a healthy, independent and sustainable lifestyle. 🦽 🚍 👩‍🦯

During this free, drop-in event, attendees will have the opportunity to browse equipment, learn about transportation alternatives in the city, and receive some take-home resources. Limited refreshments will be provided.

Our venue locations are still being finalized at this time, so please keep an eye out on our website and social media for more details to come ✨

05/23/2024

As part of National AccessAbility Week, please join us for an afternoon of inclusive ceremony and celebration. Everyone is welcome to attend. This event is part of a full day of events centered on inclusive learning, celebration, and ceremony! For full details visit our website main page: MLPD.MB.CA

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Ojijaako Maamooniding
All Spirits Gathering
Please join us for an afternoon of inclusive ceremony and celebration. All spirits are welcome: Indigenous, non-Indigenous, people with disabilities and Gifts, all genders. There will be speakers from Indigenous and disability communities and dignitaries. This event is part of National AccessAbility Week.
May 25, The Forks - Oodena Celebration Circle
4:00 pm - Opening Prayer and Speakers
4:30 pm - Pipe Ceremony
5:30 pm - Water Ceremony
6:00 pm - Feast
6:30 pm - Entertainment
Full Moon ceremony to follow.
Pre-Full Moon Ceremonies funded by Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society.

03/12/2024

ILRC is pleased to present 4 Corners; a community based report addressing the distinct physical, navigational and institutional barriers experienced at the Portage & Main intersection and underground concourse.

Beginning March 7 (2024) conversation will begin at City Hall to discuss the future of the intersection. Whether it is at last opened to street level pedestrian crossing or remains closed, it cannot stay the same!

4 Corners dives deep into the barriers and promotes accessibility solutions that can work for everyone.

Read or download 4 Corners here:

01/23/2024

Frustrated? Exhausted? Stuck?

Every year Winnipeg struggles to keep up with sidewalk snow clearing, putting members of our community at risk (or stuck at home in isolation). For the situation to improve we need...

• Adequate resources and modern equipment.
• Training and awareness for contractors.
• Community support and participation.

The Winnipeg S(NO)W PLOW Campaign is your opportunity to raise awareness and make a difference, one barrier at a time. By uploading and sharing your photos/experiences with the campaign you will be drawing important attention to this issue and help to resolve specific barriers that you encounter.

Go to https://ilrc.mb.ca/wp-content/uploads/Winnipeg-SNOW-PLOW-campain-poster.pdf?mc_cid=9dc0f8c91d&mc_eid=UNIQID
to download the Winnipeg S(NO)W PLOW Campaign poster.

There are many ways to get involved (post pics/share stories), across numerous platforms:

• Follow the Winnipeg S(NO)W PLOW Campaign on Face Book.
• Submit your pics and stories via email: contact@mlpd.mb.ca
• Share your experiences on Instagram or X (Twitter)

The Winnipeg S(NO)W PLOW Campaign is brought to you by the; Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba, Independent Living Resource Centre, Manitoba Deaf Association, Vision Impaired Resource Network and Accessible Sport Connection Manitoba.

01/16/2024

FYI!

Are you looking for an opportunity to help out other folks with disabilities?

Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities is looking for volunteers for an exciting new peer support project, supporting community members over phone or email.

Volunteers would receive six sessions of training over an 18-month period and we would like volunteers to attend all six sessions when possible.

Training will include topics such as disability justice and decolonizing disability, housing, income supports, harm reduction, and working with support providers.

If you are interested and for more information, please e-mail us at contact@mlpd.mb.ca, call our office at 204-943-6099, or send us a message through social media.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaLeagueMLPD/
Instagram: mlpd.mb

The Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD) is a consumer controlled advocacy organization

01/11/2024

Please note: Due to a water emergency, the ILRC office will be closed, Thursday, January 11th and January 12th, 2024. We will update with further changes should they occur. Thank you.