MSEN (Manitoba Supported Employment Network)

msen.mb.caMSEN | Manitoba Supported Employment NetworkManitoba Supported Employment Network is invested in the employment and full community inclusion for people who live with a disability.

1 Oct 2025

MSEN is new to Blue Sky and thrilled to be here, joining the network on the eve of Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025! Please check our organization out and give us a follow! msen.mb.ca

linkedin.com#31daysofdeam #successstory #deam #ndeam #supportedemployment #inclusivehiring | MSEN (Manitoba Supported Employment Network)#31DaysofDEAM Day 21: We have another #SuccessStory from Premier Personnel Corporation! Matthew began his journey with Enns Brothers in 2010 as a Detailer, where his strong work ethic immediately s...

#31DaysofDEAM Day 21: A #SuccessStory from Premiere Personnel! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#31DaysOfDEAM Day 18: We are still going strong with many more beautiful illuminations! This pics are from Lac du Bonnet, Oakbank, and Bausejour, MB. Big thanks you to these communities for their level of participation every year. #LightItUpForNDEAM #LightItUpForDEAM #EngageTalent

Here are some highlights of #LightItUpForNDEAM! #LightItUpForDEAM #EngageTalent

linkedin.com#31daysofdeam #successstory #deam #ndeam #supportedemployment #inclusivehiring | MSEN (Manitoba Supported Employment Network)#31DaysofDEAM Day 15: Another great #SuccessStory from Gaining Resources Our Way! Allie has been working at Extendicare as a Housekeeper since November 2024. She takes pride in developing her skills...

#31DaysofDEAM Day 15: Another #SuccessStory from Gaining Resources Our Way! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Learn and discuss how AI is re-shaping recruitment for job seekers and employers in Strengths-Based Career Development in the Age of AI: https://ow.ly/caJL50ZXKCp

lnkd.in#31daysofdeam #successstory #deam #ndeam #supportedemployment #inclusivehiring | MSEN (Manitoba Supported Employment Network)#31DaysOfDEAM Day 14: Today's #SuccessStory comes directly from WASO Inc. themselves! Keep up the great work, Shaheim! #DEAM #NDEAM #SupportedEmployment #InclusiveHiring

#31DaysOfDEAM Day 14: Today's #SuccessStory comes directly from @wasoes.bsky.social themselves Keep up the great work, Shaheim! #DEAM #NDEAM #SupportedEmployment #InclusiveHiring lnkd.in/p/gcAs6_vn

linkedin.com#deam #ndeam #successstories #supportedemployment | MSEN (Manitoba Supported Employment Network)DEAM Day #13! Here's another awesome success story from Gaining Resources Our Way! Ryan has been a valued employee at Safeway for over three years, working part-time as a Store Attendant. He enjoys w...

#31DaysofDEAM Day 13: Another great #SuccessStory! #Disability #DEAM #NDEAM ##SupportedEmployment #InclusiveHiring www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

##1DaysofDEAM Day 9: www.facebook.com/share/p/1AjJ... Check out the link for today's #SuccessStory! #Disability #SupportedEmployment #DEAM #NDEAM

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#31DaysOfDEAM Day 8: Another #SuccessStory! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Efs... #disability #DisabilityEmployment #DEAM #InclusiveHiring

lnkd.in#31daysofdeam #successstory #deam #ndeam #supportedemployment #inclusivehiring | MSEN (Manitoba Supported Employment Network)#31DaysofDEAM Day 7 #SuccessStory from Gaining Resources ourWay! Jordan transitioned from a volunteer position to paid employment as a Member Service Representative at Rady JCC. He enjoys welcoming m...

#31DaysofDEAM Day 7: lnkd.in/p/g3ra5X63 #SuccessStories #DEAM #NDEAM

#31DaysofDEAM Day 6 Another #SuccessStory from SCE Lifeworks! www.facebook.com/share/p/1EhE...

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ctvnews.caBusinesses missing out on talent by overlooking workers with disabilities, Windsor advocates sayAs Canada marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, disability advocates in Windsor-Essex say employers are missing out on a valuable — and often overlooked — talent pool.

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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada. Advocates say (and we agree) that the disability community is an all-too-often overlooked talent pool that businesses are missing out on. #DEAM www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...

zeffy.comMSEN Supported Employment Diversity Awards (Winnipeg Edition)The MSEN Supported Employment Diversity Awards – Winnipeg Edition recognizes inclusive employers during Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). Join us…

#31DaysofDEAM Day 5! Join us for the MSEN Supported Employment Diversity Awards (Winnipeg Edition)! Details here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month! Give us a follow and check out our member's #SuccessStories, and information/resources re: disability employment. #Day1 #SupportedEmployment #InclusiveHiring www.facebook.com/share/p/1DLH...

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Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We stand with Survivors, their families, and communities. Let's commit to learning the truth and taking meaningful action toward a better future. #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters

odenetwork.comAnnual Light It Up! For NDEAMLight It Up! For NDEAM is held the third Thursday of October. It spotlights the contributions people with disabilities make to businesses and communities.

On Thursday, October 15th, landmarks, businesses, and organizations will illuminate purple and/or blue in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the valuable work being done by people with disabilities in our communities. www.odenetwork.com/initiatives/...

September 23 is the International Day of Sign Languages! This year’s theme is “Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights.” Preserving 300+ unique sign languages is vital for culture, identity & human rights. Let's build a more inclusive world. ✨#IDSL2026

18 Sept

Our next MSEN Lunch and Learn is coming up on Wednesday, October 21st (noon, CDT). Join us to hear Joanna Goode, Executive Director of @case-canada.bsky.social Title: Common Ground: A National Look at the Issues Facing Supported Employment in Canada

zeffy.comMSEN Lunch & Learn October 21 2026: Common Ground: A National Look at the Issues Facing Supported Employment in Canada (Joanna Goode, Executive Director of CASE)MSEN's next Lunch and Learn this year, Wednesday October, 2026 (noon CDT start via Zoom) will feature Joanna Goode, Executive Director of CASE (Canadian…

18 Sept

odenetwork.comAnnual Light It Up! For NDEAMLight It Up! For NDEAM is held the third Thursday of October. It spotlights the contributions people with disabilities make to businesses and communities.

17 Sept

We are one month away from Light it Up! for NDEAM! If you are a business, landmark, or organization wanting to promote disability inclusion in the workplace, join us! Here's how to get started: www.odenetwork.com/.../annual-l... #LightItUpForNDEAM #Inclusion #disabilityemployment #DEAM #NDEAM

16 Sept

It’s DSP Recognition Week! Thank you to the incredible DSPs across the MSEN network. Your dedication and daily hard work empower individuals in our communities to live independently and thrive. #DSPRW26 #MSEN #ThankYouDSPs

odenetwork.comAnnual Light It Up! For NDEAMLight It Up! For NDEAM is held the third Thursday of October. It spotlights the contributions people with disabilities make to businesses and communities.

10 Sept

We are 5 weeks away from #LightitUpforNDEAM! Please consider participating to highlight the incredible contributions persons with disabilities make to our workforce and economy. www.odenetwork.com/initiatives/...

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6 Sept

Did you know Labour Day has Canadian roots? In 1872, Toronto printers went on strike for a shorter workday, helping spark a national workers’ rights movement. By 1894, Labour Day became an official Canadian holiday. Tomorrow, we celebrate the workers whose efforts helped shape fairer workplaces.

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1 Sept

Mélodie : Du bénévolat au mentorat. En savoir plus : https://www.supportedemployment.ca/fr/mentorability-experience-story-melodie/ --- Mélodie : From Volunteer to Mentee: Learn more: https://www.supportedemployment.ca/mentorability-experience-story-melodie/

linkedin.com4 Reasons Why Networking Matters in 2026In a job market dominated by automated resume filters and AI screening tools, it can feel like your application is disappearing into a void. Real human connection remains one of the most effective way...

24 Aug

#LimeConnect article on the importance of networking. www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-reas...

odenetwork.comAnnual Light It Up! For NDEAMLight It Up! For NDEAM is held the third Thursday of October. It spotlights the contributions people with disabilities make to businesses and communities.

13 Aug

We are 9 weeks away from #LighitUpforNDEAM! On Thursday, October 15th, buildings, businesses, and landmarks across Canada will light up purple and/or blue for Disability Employment Awareness. Here's how you can get involved: www.odenetwork.com/initiatives/...

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6 Aug

Flexible hours, task modification, remote or hybrid work, and pacing allow persons who experience disability to perform effectively without lowered expectations or reduced quality of work. 🧐

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12 Aug

We asked: How do you see CASE Learning & Development positively affecting communities? 🧐 “...they increase their capacity to connect with the individuals they serve, which gently, but profoundly, affects communities across Canada.” \ -- Erica Ruth Kelly, Dir. of Learning and Development, CASE

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7 Aug

ctvnews.caAutism employment program faces funding pushAnne Kresta, Autism Alliance of Canada board director and Level It Up president/executive director, explains why renewing a key employment program matters.

3 Aug

Each year, Canadians honour the legacy of Terry Fox—a young man whose courage, determination, and hope continue to inspire generations to fund cancer research. Today we are reminded that one person can make an extraordinary difference. #TerryFoxDay #MarathonOfHope #TerryFox #HopeInAction #Canada

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3 Aug

terryfox.orgJoin a Run today! - Terry Fox FoundationJoin a run, become a run organizer or donate today! The Terry Fox Foundation has been integral in fighting the battle against cancer!

ccdi.caAdaptive equity: meeting the moment together - WinnipegCCDI COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE EVENT: WINNIPEG | IN-PERSON DEIA work has never been static. It has always evolved alongside changing communities, workplaces, and s

29 July

Save the Date: November 5, 2026 Join CCDI for their Community of Practice event: Adaptive Equity: Meeting the Moment Together - Winnipeg Link to register: ccdi.ca/en/events/co...

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25 June

The IDEA | 4DY Podcast is here! We are excited to share the first episode with our network, "Rethinking workplace design: From access to system transformation." Find it on the IDEA website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts vraie-idea.ca/resources/po...

10 July

July is Disability Pride Month in Canada! Celebrate the diversity, resilience, contributions, and achievements of people with disabilities. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #Accessibility #Inclusion #Canada #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilitySky

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7 July

It's that time of year again! Join #OntarioDisabilityEmploymentNetwork (ODEN) for Light It Up! For NDEAM™ 2026: Building Momentum Together, the launch for this year's Light it Up!™ campaign! on July 9 (noon Central Time). Register to learn more here: lnkd.in/dZPUGea6 #Disability #Employment

1 July

#HappyCanadaDay from your friends at MSEN!

21 June

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the rich cultures, languages, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. #NIPD2026

15 June

Bill 5 (The Accessibility for Manitobans Amendment Act and The Commemoration of Days, Weeks and Months Amendment Act) has passed. Thank you, Barrier-Free Manitoba, for your work, support, and advocacy. #Accessibility #AccessibleMB web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/43-3/b...

3 June

#RedShirtDay celebrates accessibility, inclusion, and the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and is acknowledged every Wednesday of #NationalAccessAbilityWeek! #AccessibleMB #Inclusion

2 June

June is Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It is also an opportunity to learn, reflect, and take meaningful actions towards Truth & Reconciliation. #NIHM2026

2 June

Don't forget to don your red tomorrow for #RedShirtDay, Wednesday, June 3rd! #NationalAccessAbilityWeek

accessible.canada.caCanada launches new standard for accessible service delivery - Accessibility Standards Canada

1 June

Accessibility Standards Canada has released ASC-5.2.1: Accessible Service Delivery. accessible.canada.ca/news/canada-...

1 June

National Accessibility Week is a time to recognize the importance of building communities, workplaces, and services that are accessible and inclusive for everyone. #NationalAccessibilityWeek #AccessibleCanada #InclusionMatters

26 May

Join us in celebrating the Winnipeg Pride Festival, May 26-June 7! #PrideWinnipeg #PrideWPG26 #CelebrateYou

rickhansen.comThe Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities | Rick Hansen Foundation

12 May

Opportunity for youth with disabilities scholarship! www.rickhansen.com/Scholarship?...

6 May

Join us for our next MSEN Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, May 27: Beyond The Hire: Why Follow-Up Supports Make Inclusive Employment Work with Angela Hoyt! #lunchandlearn #ProfessionalDevelopment #SupportedEmployment #InclusiveEmployment

5 May

#RedDressDay, #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters

5 May

Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada (May 4-10), led by the Canadian Mental Health Association, reminds us that connection is at the heart of well-being. Meaningful relationships can reduce isolation, build resilience, and support recovery. #ComeTogetherCanada

4 May

A big thanks to Loren Remillard from The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce for joining us at our Lunch & Learn session "Inclusive Employment in a Changing Labour Market" last week! Some very thought-provoking answers to questions asked by our facilitator Oly Backstrom, C.M.