The Pulford Podcast

In this episode we speak with Margo Powell, the Executive Director of Abilities Manitoba about the ongoing labour crisis in our sector, the low wage DSPs earn and the fight to increase that wage. 

 

If you would like to reach out to your MLA Abilities Manitoba has created a template email for you to use to help advocate for DSP wages. You can download that template here https://abilitiesmanitoba.org/letter-to-mlas/

In this episode we discuss a tragic fire that took place inside New Directions Portage Ave headquarters on Jan. 3. 

 

To make a donation to New Directions visit this link https://newdirections.mb.ca/donate/

On today’s show we speak with Oly Backstrom the President and CEO of SCE Lifeworks about employment stats, the labour market, #DEAM and we go on a deep dive on Project Search.

 

You can learn more about SCE Lifeworks by visiting their website http://www.lifeworks.mb.ca/

Learn more about Project Search on their brand-new website https://projectsearchwinnipeg.ca/

Learn more about the Manitoba Supported Employment Network (MSEN) on their website https://msen.mb.ca/wordpress/

To listen to our previous episode with Oly Backstrom you can download it here https://pulfordpodcast.podbean.com/e/pulford-podcast-episode-3-oly-backstrom-talks-employment-for-adults-with-disabilities/

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With a snap federal election looming we speak with Jennifer Sande who is a Steering Committee Member of Disability Matters Vote and an Accessibility Consultant about how DSPs can help the people they support vote on or before Sept. 20. 

What we talked about this episode.

How to Register and Vote in a Federal Election - https://inspirerlademocratie-inspiredemocracy.ca/act/regist/index-eng.asp

Disability Without Poverty - https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/

Check Your Voting Eligibility - https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=reg&document=index&lang=e

 

 

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In this episode we speak with the CEO and President of St. Amant, John Leggat.

John joined St. Amant as President & CEO in 2012. He was seconded for 15 months to the Province of Manitoba in the role of Deputy Minister of Families. John has always been passionate about supporting people with disabilities, working in the field as a direct support professional in early adulthood in the Brandon area. He’s spent the majority of his career in government and non-profits organizations. John is passionate about systems change and improving rights and inclusion for people with disabilities.

For more information on St. Amant you can visit their website https://stamant.ca/

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In this episode we speak with Janet Forbes, the Executive Director of Inclusion Winnipeg speaks about the history of the organization, her history in the disability sector, the fight for equality for people with disabilities and the Federal Government's Bill C-7 and the changes needed to protect people with disabilities. 

 

You can get more information about Inclusion Winnipeg on their website at https://inclusionwinnipeg.org/

 

Thanks again to our show sponsor the Winnipeg Art Factory and their support of our organization through Paint Nite fundraisers. Visit them at https://www.thewpgartfactory.com/ for more info.

In this episode we speak with Abilities Manitoba Executive Director, Margo Powell about her organization's work to advocate that people with disabilities and direct support workers are some of the first people to be vaccinated in Manitoba. 

You can learn more about Abilities Manitoba by going to their website www.abilitiesmanitoba.org and check out their COVID-19 resources for the webinars we discuss. 

 

This episode is sponsored by Wpg Art Factory who are now 100% local! Experience fun, family-friendly paint nights by heading to www.thewpgartfactory.com

In this episode our guest, Oly Backstrom, the CEO and President of SCE Lifeworks, talks about his organization's role in helping Manitobans with disabilities find meaningful employment. 

You can learn more about SCE Lifeworks on their website at http://www.lifeworks.mb.ca/

This episode is sponsored by the Manitoba Supported Employment Network. Learn more about their work at http://msen.mb.ca/

In this episode we speak with podcast host, Nolan Bicknell of the Winnipeg Foundation's BeCause & Effect about how his show aims to highlight non-profits like ours and speak about the causes most important to his guests. 

Listen to Nolan's show by clicking this link https://www.wpgfdn.org/children/bce-050/

And read more about the Winnipeg Foundation here www.wpgfdn.org.

Host, Jeff Ward discusses Pulford's annual fundraising event, Pairings with Pulford with Director or Organizational Development, Andy Russo who explains how the organization adapted its fundraiser in the face of COVID-19. We also promote our upcoming live auction.