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Manitoba government requests feedback on income support program for persons with disabilities

January 28, 2021

We need your feedback on a new income support program for persons with severe and prolonged disabilities!
The Manitoba government is hosting virtual consultation sessions via Microsoft Teams on the following dates:
February 2, 10:30am to 12:00pm (Winnipeg specific session)
February 4. 1:30pm to 3:00pm (Rural and North-specific session)
Additional sessions may be scheduled later in February.
You can sign up to participate in a virtual session by:

  1. Visiting this link:

https://engagemb.ca/manitoba-disability-community/survey_tools/virtual-engagement-feb-2021
OR

  1. Emailing the address below and providing your name, contact info, preferred session, and any accommodations you require

OR

  1. Calling the number below and leaving a message with your name, contact info, preferred session, and any accommodations you require

Feedback can also be provided through our online survey found at this link: https://engagemb.ca/manitoba-disability-community/survey_tools/disability-income-support-program
A plain-text version of the survey is available on EngageMB; responses can be submitted by email.
If you require accommodations to participate in the virtual sessions or the online survey, please contact us:
Email: disabilitysupport@gov.mb.ca
Phone: 204-945-1040

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