Independent Living Resource Centre

Training Info and Registration

woman attending classABC’s of Advocacy

The Independent Living Resource Centre is pleased to announce this workshop, supporting the rights and freedoms of Manitobans…the ABC's of Advocacy! This exciting half-day workshop is for anyone interested in developing their self-advocacy skills. These skills can be used when addressing conflict with systems or when accessing essential benefits and services that affect your life.

Time: May 4th, 2022 at 1:00PM to 4:00PM (Half-day)

Location: This course is currently being offered as a virtual course via Zoom

Cost: FREE (Registration is Required)

Course Content:

  • Goal Setting and Prioritization
  • Communication Skills
  • Documentation
  • Preparing for an Appeal
  • The Manitoba Human Rights Commission

To register please complete the form below. Links to the Zoom session will be sent out approximately one week before the session begins.

Training Info and Registration

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Your Community Training Partner

Here you can find information on the various training opportunities that ILRC offers, such as Disability Awareness Resource Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Red Cross Emergency First Aid, Disability Emergency Management and Mental Health First Aid. All of our courses are listed in the links to the left. Click on a link to view more information on individual courses, including dates and times as well as registration.

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Refunds and Rescheduling

  • Students may reschedule their class at no charge provided 48 hours notice
  • Course fees are refundable provided 24 hours notice, and carry a $25 administrative fee
  • Cancellations within 24 hours, or "no shows," must re-register at full cost
Training Info and Registration

woman attending classNonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI)
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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behaviour at the earliest possible stage. Anyone who may come in contact with verbally or physically aggressive individuals will benefit from the skills and techniques learned in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Times: 9:00AM to 4:30PM (1 day)

Location: ILRC's DART Training Centre - 100 - 167 Lombard Ave.

Course Content

  • Identifying the indicators for violent or disruptive behaviours
  • Deescalating tense situations
  • Intervene safely in a violent situation
  • Developing respectful and humanistic approaches to crisis intervention
  • Improving staff confidence and boosting morale
  • Providing optimum care for individuals

PART OF ILRC'S ADAPT TRAINING PROGRAM

You must be registered in ILRC's ADAPT program to be eligible for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Please see the ADAPT page for more information.

Training Info and Registration