Everyone deserves the chance to work, grow, and belong.
Equal Opportunities West empowers adults with disabilities across Winnipeg through meaningful employment, skill-building, and community — because ability, not disability, defines what a person can achieve.
Ability, not disability, defines what a person can achieve.
- Serving Winnipeg since
- 1979
- Adults in our programs
- 89
- Pounds of e-waste recycled in 2018
- 300,000+
- Dedicated employees
- 29
Serving Winnipeg since
Adults in our programs
Pounds of e-waste recycled in 2018
Dedicated employees
“Equal Opportunities West empowers people with disabilities by fostering independence and personal growth through diverse supports, programming, community partnerships, and opportunities for meaningful participation and connection.”
Programs that open doors
From paid work in our e-waste depot to supported employment and life skills, every program is built around individual choice, dignity, and real opportunity.
Day Programs
A welcoming place to build social connections, develop life skills, and take part in recreation, fitness, and community outings.
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Supported Employment
Free, personalized help to prepare for, find, and keep meaningful work — resumes, interviews, and ongoing on-the-job support.
Learn moreEntrepreneurs with Disabilities (EDP)
One-to-one business consultation and up to three years of mentorship for people with disabilities starting or growing a business.
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Supported Independent Living
Home-based support that builds daily living skills, confidence, and independence — in your own home and your own community.
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E-waste & Recycling
A certified EPRA depot that keeps electronics out of landfills — and pays participants a share of what they recover.
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The Kitchen
A lunch and life-skills program teaching nutrition, cooking, and the confidence that leads to jobs in food service.
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Computer Refurbishment
Participants rebuild donated computers for the in-house lab and for other organizations.
Learn moreOut in the community, every week
Skating trails and hockey games, gym days and shifts alongside community partners — our programs happen out in Winnipeg, not just inside our building.
“Since becoming part of Equal Opportunities West, Richard has become a happy, helpful worker — learning new skills, earning a paycheque, and doing work that matters.”
Richard is one of dozens of adults who have found purpose, friendship, and independence through our programs.
We’re hiring Direct Support Professionals
Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of adults with disabilities across Winnipeg.