Learners will engage in discussion and activities around:
- Manitoba's history of how supports for people living with a disability have emerged, developed and changed over the years
- The definition of a vulnerable person
- The five guiding principles of the legislation
- The differences between the VPA and the Mental Health Act
- The importance of language and how it can frame our attitudes and approaches to vulnerable persons
- The nature of supported decision-making, as well as the process and implications of appointing substitute decision makers
- A brief segment on protection from abuse and neglect
- The evolution of the VPA and the changes that have occurred and those that are planned for the future
- Making a personal plan, as a supporter, that includes ways you can support people that are aligned with the VPA.
If you have questions or require any specific accommodation to attend, please contact Abilities Manitoba at training@abilitiesmanitoba.org.
If you are registering for an in-person session, please plan to bring your own lunch. Coffee and water will be provided.
If you are registering for an online session, please ensure you have either a desktop computer, a laptop, or a tablet with a large enough screen to view a slideshow presentation as well as a strong internet connection.
