Visions of Independence Inc.
530 Century St # 211 R3H 0Y4 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

The World Health Organization (WHO) now has a Covid-19 mobile learning app that was developed specifically for health workers! Test your knowledge of the COVID-19 by playing WHO's Myth Busters Quiz: Go to the WHO Health Alert m.me/who Send "Myth or Fact Quiz!" and start playing!

Imagine how boring life would be if we were all the same! Let's celebrate each others differences and what makes us unique. Strength lies in differences, not in similarities! #CelebratingDiversity

Great story about a community coming together to make Chloe's dream of standing come true! #MakeLifeAccessible https://barrie.ctvnews.ca//community-rallies-to-support-wa

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content! How will you be spending your day? #SelfCareSunday #SelfCareIsNotSelfish

Have you always wanted to start a meaningful career path as a Disability Support Worker, but you felt like you didn't have enough training, or the timing was never right Well, the right time is N O W with the new Rapid Staff Recruitment and Training Initiative program! This program will allow us to get you working faster, and includes an opportunity for free training through RRC! ... Visit the link below for further details and to register: https://www.disabilityrecruitmentmb.ca/

Everyone has been busy preparing for Halloween - Check out these creative pumpkin carvers in action! We'd love to see your pumpkin creations and costumes in the comments.

This month, Shirley celebrated her 80th Birthday; there was cake, presents, and a virtual concert. Happy Birthday Shirley!

"Do with, not for" beautiful art by Charlie French! This is a great reminder of the value of doing something with someone, not for someone.

A great idea if you’d prefer to stay in!

Are you curious about how Halloween will work this year? Check out the COVID19 Careful Halloween Factsheet produced by the Province of Manitoba.

Niall Guite has drawn more than 100 stadiums as a way to raise money for Special Olympics Great Britain! He reached his goal within one month - and the orders continue to come in! https://www.espn.com//how-special-olympics-athlete-niall-g

Happy Friday! Don't forget to take the time to do something for yourself this weekend - you can't pour from an empty cup!

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Do you need a reason to smile today after waking up to snow?! Check out these stories of great support! Share your own stories of great support in the comments. We'd love to hear them! (no names needed)

It's T U E S D A Y! This week, we are meeting Lola! Fun Fact In 2019, Lola stopped into the Winnipeg office to drop off her resume and engaged in a conversation with HR. The conversation went so well, that HR asked her if she'd like to sit down for an interview right then and there. Lola has been a great addition to the team since!

Who was the first person with an intellectual disability that was elected to the United Nations? Robert Martin. It would only make sense that someone with a disability be the person to monitor the Rights of Persons with Disabilities via the UN Convention!

This week's feel good Friday's food for thought!

Education is key for girls and young women about reproduction. People with disabilities need to be part of the conversation and have open dialogue to assist them in making decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. While these issues are challenging to tackle, the numbers below don't lie. Thank you Inclusion Canada for posting the info from https://www.ices.on.ca/