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Society for Manitobans with Disabilities
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History
SMDs roots were planted in Manitoba in 1946 when the Cerebral Palsy Parents Council with the help of the Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg opened a treatment centre at the Winnipeg Childrens Hospital Inspired by the success of the project other Kinsmen Clubs in Manitoba began adding their support The Kinsmen Clubs were also responsible for the first Easter Seals Campaign conducted in 1949 specifically to raise funds for eight children with Cerebral Palsy and their families
In the meantime in 1948 a group of Manitoba business women decided to create a program known as the Wheelchair Center for women with disabilities
The good work done by both groups got the attention of both the Provincial Government and the Winnipeg Welfare Council The Province and the Winnipeg Welfare Council approved and supported a new committee interested in supporting children whose normal muscular movement was restricted because of disease accident or defect That committee formed in 1950 became known as the Society for Crippled Children of Manitoba
The role of the newlyfounded Society grew quickly The Society expanded its services to offer support until children reached the age of 21 The Multiply and Physically Handicapped Program was established to prepare children for entry onto the regular school system The Federal Government also made money available to provide wheelchairs to people living with disabilities anywhere in Manitoba and placed the Society in charge of the program
Then in 1954 the Province of Manitoba named the Society as the central rehabilitation agency for all Manitobans living with physical disabilities The Societys name was changed to The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba in recognition of the new role
It was in April 1985 that the organization officially changed its name to the now familiar Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Inc which today provides programs and services to more than 35000 children and adults across the province
SMD has changed considerably over the years growing evolving and expanding its scope of services and programs Yet throughout it all the focus on helping people living with disabilities has never waveredwhich is why so many Manitobans have come to know and trust SMD for support
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