Manitoba Music
Accessibility Resources
Below is a growing list of accessibility resources for music workers and music companies, including artists, venues, and festivals. If you have a link you think should be included, please email info@manitoamusic.com. Thank you!
Organizations & Companies
Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba
Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba is a regional not-for-profit, artist run, charitable organization dedicated to the full inclusion of artists and audiences with disabilities into all facets of the arts community.
Creative Connector
A go-to source for accessible opportunities and disability arts community, including artist directory, and info for artists and arts workers.
Peter Tonge Consulting
Crafting policies, conducting accessibility audits, and helping organizations comply with the Canada Accessibility Act and provincial regulations.
Toolkits
AccessKey Digital Toolkit for Hosting Live Music Events
A toolkit with practical and simple tips to make your live events more accessible - whether you are a venue owner, event organizer, promoter, or performing artist. Improving access can create a more inclusive experience for everyone.
AANM Accessibility Audit Database
The AANM Accessibility Audit Database contains reports for arts venues in Manitoba audited by AANM using our disability-led and informed accessibility audit.
Funding
Canada Council for the Arts | Access Support
Access Support funds individual applicants who self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness, as well as groups and organizations that dedicate the majority of their resources towards supporting these communities. This supplementary grant provides a contribution towards costs for specific services and supports required to carry out a project funded through a Canada Council program.
FACTOR | Accessibility Support Fund
Accessibility Support Fund helps applicants hire service providers to help them overcome any disability-related barriers within the FACTOR application process and their project funding.
Manitoba Accessibility Fund
The Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF) provides one-time, project-based grants to help municipalities, non-profit organizations and businesses in Manitoba to remove barriers, create awareness and support compliance with The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and its standards.
Manitoba Arts Council | Accessibility
Financial Assistance for Applying & Reporting
If you are D/deaf or living with a disability, or you represent a D/deaf and disability arts/cultural group or organization, you can apply for financial assistance to help cover the costs of disability-related services to apply and report.
Financial Assistance for Awarded Projects
If you have received or are applying for a Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) grant and are D/deaf or living with a disability, or you represent a D/deaf and disability arts/cultural group or organization, you can apply for financial assistance to help cover the costs of disability-related services and supports necessary to complete your project.
Manitoba Film & Music | Build
This program is designed to encourage the growth and development of competitive, sustainable and commercially viable companies within the Manitoba music industry by providing financial support for costs associated with increasing capacity, improving industry skill levels and developing infrastructure.