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Manitoba Accessibility Standards Training Manual

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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of accessibility standards in Manitoba. It covers key accessibility areas, legal requirements, and best practices for ensuring inclusivity in businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations. The training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to meet compliance requirements under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand accessibility and its importance in an inclusive society.
  • Learn about the Manitoba Accessibility Standard and legal compliance.
  • Explore key accessibility areas, including customer service, employment, communication, and the built environment.
  • Develop strategies for implementing accessibility policies and achieving compliance.
  • Analyze real-world case studies and apply best practices in accessibility.
  • Complete an assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility in Manitoba
This module provides an overview of accessibility and its significance. Participants will learn how accessibility goes beyond physical accommodations to include digital access, attitudinal awareness, and policy development. The module also introduces The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA), its purpose, and compliance requirements for businesses and organizations.

  • Introduction to Accessibility in Manitoba

Module 2: Key Areas of Compliance
This module covers four key areas where organizations must ensure accessibility: • Customer Service Accessibility: Training employees, allowing assistive devices, and providing alternative communication methods. • Employment Accessibility: Inclusive hiring practices, workplace accommodations, and bias-free recruitment. • Information & Communication Accessibility: Digital accessibility (WCAG 2.1), alternative formats, and plain language communication. • Built Environment Accessibility: Barrier-free spaces, accessible entrances, and proper signage for individuals with disabilities.

Module 3: Steps to Achieve Compliance
Participants will learn practical steps for implementing accessibility in their organizations: • Conducting an Accessibility Audit: Identifying barriers in policies, physical spaces, and digital platforms. • Developing an Accessibility Plan: Setting goals, assigning responsibilities, and engaging people with disabilities in decision-making. • Monitoring and Updating Policies: Reviewing compliance regularly and integrating accessibility into everyday business practices.

Module 4: Case Studies & Real-World Applications
This module explores real-world applications of accessibility improvements: • Retail Store Case Study: How a business redesigned its layout to improve access for customers with mobility impairments. • Digital Accessibility Case Study: How a bank enhanced its website for screen readers, improving customer experience and compliance.

Module 5: Certification & Assessment
• Online Assessment: A quiz assessing knowledge of the training modules, requiring an 80% score to pass. • Certificate of Completion: Participants who pass will receive a certificate verifying their training in Manitoba Accessibility Standards, which can be displayed as proof of compliance.

Module 6: Quiz on Manitoba Accessibility Standards
Quiz on Manitoba Accessibility Standards

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