National AccessAbility Week

National AccessAbility Week

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National AccessAbility Week

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In 2024, Easter Seals Canada received funding from the Government of Canada to support National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) initiatives in 2025 and 2026.

This funding supports projects that raise awareness of accessibility and disability inclusion, increase Canadians’ understanding of accessibility issues, reduce stigma and attitudinal barriers faced by persons with disabilities, and promote the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across the disability community.

Explore our National AccessAbility Week projects for 2025 and 2026 below.

Building an Accessible Canada: Ideas, Impact, and Innovation:

A free virtual conference in celebration of National AccessAbility Week

As part of 2026 National AccessAbility Week, this free virtual conference presented in partnership with CCRW and IDC/BCANDS, brought together Canadians with lived experience and expertise in disability and accessibility for a series of panel discussions on topics including:

Housing & Accessible Design
Sport & Leisure
Employment & AI
Buy Canadian – Procurement

Watch both fully accessible, English and French videos below.

Building an Accessible Canada: Ideas, Impact, and Innovation - A free virtual conference in celebration of National AccessAbility Week - Presentation Cover

« Fully accessible English recording »

Bâtir un Canada accessible: idées, impact et innovation Une conférence virtuelle gratuite pour célébrer la Semaine nationale de l'accessibilité 2026 - page titre

« Fully accessible French recording »

Being #UnstoppABLE®:

Stories of Accessibility and Inclusion

We join Canada each year in celebrating National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)—honouring progress toward accessibility, inclusion, and the removal of barriers for people with living with disabilities.

Accessibility is more than a principle—it’s about the choices we make in every space we shape, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

When barriers are removed and voices are heard, people with disabilities can reach their full potential. NAAW reminds us to continue breaking down barriers and making accessibility and inclusion the standard, not the exception.

The video below features ASL interpretation and closed captions.

Bridget smiles as she sits down for her interview. There is a small video on the corner showing a male ASL interpreter

As the Government of Canada highlights, NAAW is about taking action, raising awareness, and reaffirming our commitment to accessible spaces and opportunities for all Canadians.

Together, we can build a future where accessibility and inclusion are standardized everywhere.

Meet Our

AccessAbility Stars

Bridget

A resilient mother living with paralysis from polio, has overcome challenges to complete her education, raise a family, and pursue new opportunities.

Denis

A total knee replacement recipient shares recovery insights and supports others, overcoming physical challenges with strength and resilience.

National AccessAbility Week Star Stephan

Stephen

An Indigenous educator and mental health advocate, draws on his Anishinaabe heritage to promote cultural awareness of disability.

Samuel

A bilingual author with Tourette’s syndrome, shares his journey in overcoming learning disabilities and employment challenges.

Thank You

To Our Partners

Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work

Funded by the Government of Canada’s Accessible Canada – National AccessAbility Week Funding – Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability Component