Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers to guide you in learning more about Level IT Up and what it can do for you.


FAQs

Resources

Below are a series of links, documents and resources. The presence of a link on this website does not necessarily imply that Level IT Up supports, endorses or recommends a method, treatment, product, resource, remedial centre, website or program — nor does the absence of a link imply a that Level IT Up does not support it. If you have a resource to share, please forward using the Contact Us link. 


SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND THE MANITOBA SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
Employment Assistance for People with Disabilities, formerly known as Marketabilities, administers a supported employment program. Through Supported Employment, people with disabilities have supports to acquire and maintain a job.
The Manitoba Supported Employment Network website provides information for educators, employers and job seekers and a listing of organizations that provide information and/or services for supported employment.
www.msen.mb.ca


Government Supports and Information

EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Employment and Income Assistance Program (EIA) provides financial help to Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families. For people who are able to work, EIA will help them work by providing supports to employment. EIA recipients also get Rent Assist if they need help with their shelter and utility costs.  www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM (EAPD)
Formerly MarketAbilities, this program assists individuals with finding permanent employment(part-time or full-time), offers assessment, career counselling, job search, job maintenance, workshops, skill development, employer connections, 1:1 support and more.   www.gov.mb.ca/eapd/

INFORMATION FOR MANITOBANS WITH DISABILITIES
This web-based tool will help you find information on the services available for people with disabilities in Manitoba. The information is organized into user-friendly fact sheets that answer the most commonly asked service questions raised by individuals with disabilities, their families, care givers and service providers.   www.gov.mb.ca/fs/imd


Post-Secondary Education Information and Supports

MANITOBA INSTITUTE FOR TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY
MITT offers High school and post-secondary education and training in both full-time and part-time programs. MITT is dedicated to supporting students in a practical and effective manner to access trades and technical training leading to employment. This includes individualized accessibility services, embedded employability skills in all programs, and direct links to industry employment opportunities.  www.mitt.ca

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Student Accessibility Services provides support and advocacy for students with disabilities such as: hearing, injury-related, learning, mental health, medical, physical, visual or temporary disabilities. They act as a liaison between students and the faculty and staff of the post-secondary institution as well as service agencies within the province of Manitoba. Accommodations and programs are offered to support students and students must be recommended and verified by a registered health professional. Student Accessibility Services offers support and accommodations based on a student’s individual needs and the academic standards of the post-secondary program. These may include:
• providing supports and programs that recognize our diverse student environment;
• promoting partnerships between students, faculty and staff; and
• educating the university community about accessibility.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA 

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG 

BRANDON UNIVERSITY 

RED RIVER COLLEGE 

ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE – BRANDON

EASTMAN EDUCATION CENTRE 

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH 

PRIVATE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 

RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS

APPRENTICESHIP MANITOBA 

 


When you are unsure of how to handle a situation where there is risk to self or others, it is important to understand where the behaviour is coming from and if there are strategies in place to help you work through it.Contact your supervisor or HR department to learn more.If you or a colleague are familiar with Mental Health First Aid, use those strategies to work through the challenge.

In Winnipeg, there is a mobile crisis response service available through the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.  You can learn more about it here.

You may also want/need to call the Winnipeg Police Service. Learn more about the WPS and its Vulnerable Person’s Unit, here.

Klinic Crisis Line

204-786-8686

1-888-322-3019

TTY 204-784-4097

Manitoba Suicide Line

1-877-435-7170

Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line

204-786-8631

1-888-292-7565

TTY 204-784-4097

Macdonald Youth Services

204-949-4777

1-888-383-2776

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