Meet some of the Manitobans behind the campaign

"With the help of the Manitoba Civil Service Commission, this job has really been a gift for me... It allowed me to get a job that has kept me in the industry that has been a big part of my life. Because of my disability, I was no longer able to drive a truck, but I am still involved with them.” [read more...]

-- James

“It’s very satisfying just to be in a working environment with a group of terrific people who know they don’t have to treat me as though I were fragile... Having a disability can feel very isolating, so working makes me feel useful again and connected to the community.” [read more...]

-- Janet

“Some employers might think people with intellectual disabilities might be slow at doing their jobs, or take a long time to train, but that’s not so... My advice to them is to just give people with disabilities a chance. We are just like everybody else. My managers treat me the same as everyone else who works here.” [read more...]

-- Jason

“I couldn’t sit long enough to drive into Winnipeg to go back to school, so I decided to study at home for my realtor’s licence... My previous work showed me I had a way of making others relax and although home buying should be exciting, it is often nerve-wracking for people, especially first-time buyers.” [read more...]

-- Ingrid