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Accessibility Statement

The Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre (AHWC) is committed to providing a website and online information that are as accessible as possible, inclusive, and respectful for all visitors, including people with disabilities.

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We believe everyone should be able to access information about our programs, services, and resources in a way that supports dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. Our goal is to make ahwc.ca usable by as many people as possible, regardless of ability, technology, or circumstance.

This accessibility statement was last reviewed on August 3, 2026.

Accesibility Features

We strive to provide:

  • clear headings and page structure;

  • readable text and sufficient colour contrast;

  • keyboard navigation support;

  • descriptive links and labels;

  • alternative text for meaningful images;

  • compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies; and

  • responsive content that works across desktop and mobile devices.

Our Commitment

AHWC is working to improve the accessibility of this website in alignment with:

  • The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) and its accessibility standards;

  • the Accessible Canada Act, where applicable; and

  • the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our website and make improvements as issues are identified. Despite our efforts, some content may not yet fully meet accessibility standards.

Indigenous Inclusion

AHWC recognizes the importance of culturally safe and inclusive communication. We are committed to reducing barriers for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and for all members of the communities we serve.

Third-party content and external links

Some pages on ahwc.ca include links to external websites, online forms, Google Sheets, downloadable documents, or other third-party resources. These resources are provided for convenience and may have their own accessibility features, standards, and policies.

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Because AHWC does not control third-party content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of external websites or documents. However, if you experience difficulty accessing information linked from our website, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to help you obtain the information in an accessible format or identify an alternative way to access it.

Need assistance?

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, need information in an alternative format, or would like to report an accessibility barrier, please contact us:

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Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre (AHWC)
181 Higgins Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3G1
Phone: (204) 925-3700
Website: https://www.ahwc.ca

Email: info@ahwc.ca

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When contacting us, please include:

  • the webpage address (URL),

  • a description of the issue, and

  • the type of assistive technology or device you were using, if applicable.
     

We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly and provide the information or support you need.

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