Accessibility Plan

Prepared by: WSD Accessibility for Manitobans (AMA) Steering Committee

WSD’s Accessibility Plan is an on-going document.
Feedback is continually welcomed to improve accessibility and inclusiveness within the division and will be added, as appropriate, to this document.
Any questions or feedback regarding the WSD Accessibility plan can be directed to the Accessibility Coordinator.

The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA)

Provincial legislation was introduced to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. Under the AMA, each organization is required to develop and publish a plan to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility. 

A barrier to accessibility is anything that limits or prevents a person from being able to receive information, services and goods, and access space or activities. Barriers may prevent access to housing, transportation, community participation, employment or education.

Attitudes can be the biggest barrier.

The plan will cover accessibility standards as they are released including: Customer Service, Employment Accessibility, Accessible Information and Communications, Accessible Transportation and Built Environment. The standards outline specific measures to be taken by public and private organizations. Changes will result in improved accessibility for all Manitobans regardless of (dis) abilities. 

As per the AMA legislation, WSD is required to produce its first plan by December 31, 2016 and to update it every second year.

• Part 1 – Baseline Report Section A
• Part 1 – Baseline Report Section B
• Part 1 – Baseline Report Section C
• Part 2 – Accessibility Plan Section A
• Part 2 – Accessibility Plan Section B
• Part 2 – Accessibility Plan Section C