News and Events

Twenty-Three-Year-Old Lexie Breaks Barriers in the Manitoba FASD Community

Lexie is a gentle, positive young woman with a caring disposition and natural ability to connect with youth. Her warmth and empathy shine as she works to help others. Born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Lexie’s journey has been one of resilience and...

RCC hosts Quality and Innovation Awards Ceremony

In November, Rehabilitation Centre for Children (RCC) employees were honoured for their innovative efforts to improve care for youth living with disabilities in Manitoba. The award ceremony highlighted achievements in Quality Improvement, Research and...

Empowering Lives Through Assistive Technology: The Role of Electronic Engineers at RCC

At the heart of life-changing innovations in assistive technology are dedicated electronic engineers.

A Message from Knowledge Keeper Mary Wilson: National Indigenous Disabilities Awareness Month

As a Knowledge Keeper at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children (RCC), I’ve been honoured to witness countless moments of strength, resilience, and beauty among the children we serve. Each child brings a unique spirit, and it is our responsibility to create a space...

Daniel Cowen achieves his fullest potential through LIFE Program and Youth Advisory Council

Former Leisure in Fun Environments (LIFE) Program participant Daniel Cowen has become a role model, inspiring other youth as an active member of the Rehabilitation Center for Children community. A long-standing LIFE Program stakeholder and member of the Youth Advisory Council, Daniel works to create inclusive spaces and advocates for youth living with disabilities in […]

Cox Brothers Work to Help Youth Thrive at RCC

For some siblings, career aspirations vary widely, however not for Sebastian and Ambrose Cox. Their brotherly bond extends beyond their childhood home, as both have become physiotherapists at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children (RCC). Driven by a shared passion for fitness, health and a desire to support their community, they are committed to helping others […]

Relate Program Webinar: Favourite Communication Strategies for Supporting Autism and Related Social Communication Differences

Join RCC’s Relate Program this fall for an interactive webinar focused on respectful and culturally safe practices for supporting neurodivergent populations. Presented by Registered Speech Language Pathologist and Certified RDI Program Consultant Kally-Anna Clinton, you’ll learn actionable strategies to improve social communication and expand your knowledge of various group and partnership exercises. This session focuses […]

Beyond Limits: Canada’s Conference for Diversity & Accessibility

Beyond Limits Annual Conference is a chance to come together in person to connect and learn about topics related to the disability community. Held on October 28, from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre this year’s conference will explore the theme Living your Best Life at Every Stage!” […]