CCRW

05/29/2026

In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, we are hosting a free virtual panel on Tuesday, June 2 at 1 PM EDT.

Elevating the Voices of Experienced Job Seekers with Disabilities explores how ageism and ableism intersect in recruitment and hiring, and what employers can do about it.

The panel will surface lived and professional experiences, raise awareness of systemic barriers, and identify concrete actions employers can take to support and champion job seekers over 40 with disabilities.

This conversation is long overdue. Join us!

Register at https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aui8WfMSPgqA2hLsQVwnHlgecf33k4qnJu-tQHfKDYbTGFED8J-2~At6G55f9Q82LL7De28_XsO13ncNUASYJZ_UJpC-mGq-BVmUU8l9y9U57-Q

05/27/2026

Only two weeks left to register for the , in partnership with CCRW and Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)

Join us in in Ottawa, Ontario, from June 9-11, 2026, to learn innovative solutions to common challenges, explore best practices, trends, and research findings, and engage in opportunities for networking and community building.

To register and learn more about the conference, including the full conference schedule, visit: https://buff.ly/44cHMj0

Already registered? Download the conference app! Build your profile, select your sessions, network, and more. Download the conference app today: https://buff.ly/LmwRFi4

05/26/2026

Join the conversation on inclusive youth employment pathways.

CCRW is pleased to share this upcoming virtual townhall hosted by the Childhood Disability Collaborative at McGill University funded by Accessibility Standards Canada.

This free event will explore findings from national and international research on accessible youth employment pathways, inclusive standards, and best practices that support employment outcomes for youth with disabilities.

🗓️ Monday, May 25 | 12:00–2:00 PM EST
📝 Online | Registration required

Accessibility supports include ASL interpretation, French captions, and bilingual discussion options.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wj6rKewUQ2KqMxcjIPawdQ

05/25/2026

Inclusive workplaces benefit from the skills and insights of neurodivergent workers, including different ways of working and solving problems.

Different perspectives can challenge routine thinking, encourage new approaches, and help teams see solutions they may have otherwise missed.

When workplaces value a wider range of communication styles, thought processes, and ways of approaching tasks, they create environments where innovation and creativity can thrive.

Building inclusive workplaces is not only about removing barriers. It is also about recognizing the value that different minds and lived experiences bring to a team.

Learn more in CCRW’s Trends Report: Future in Focus, Article 1: Diverse Minds 👉️ ccrw.org/trendsreport

05/25/2026

Inclusive workplaces benefit from the skills and insights of neurodivergent workers, including different ways of working and solving problems.

Different perspectives can challenge routine thinking, encourage new approaches, and help teams see solutions they may have otherwise missed.

When workplaces value a wider range of communication styles, thought processes, and ways of approaching tasks, they create environments where innovation and creativity can thrive.

Building inclusive workplaces is not only about removing barriers. It is also about recognizing the value that different minds and lived experiences bring to a team.

Learn more in CCRW's Trends Report: Future in Focus, Article 1: Diverse Minds 👉️ ccrw.org/trendsreport

05/21/2026

Accessibility is not one-size-fits-all.

What works well for one person may create barriers for another.

Accessibility is not about achieving perfection, it’s about building environments, systems, and conversations rooted in flexibility, respect, and a willingness to listen and adapt.

This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we encourage employers, organizations, and individuals to continue learning, asking questions, and recognizing that accessibility looks different for everyone.

Being accessible means being open to accommodation, removing barriers where possible, and understanding that inclusion is an ongoing process, not a checklist.

Learn more about accessibility and inclusion: https://buff.ly/akFXopZ

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Small changes can change everything.

For many job seekers with disabilities, workplace barriers aren’t always dramatic or obvious. Sometimes they’re environmental, sensory, physical, or built into systems that were never designed with accessibility in mind.

Comfort at work shouldn’t be complicated.
Accessibility isn’t about special treatment. It’s about creating workplaces where people can fully participate, contribute, and thrive.

05/18/2026

Prepare for work in a whole new way.

Participants in CCRW’s VR training reported an average 27% boost in confidence after completing immersive VR activities.

CCRW’s Virtual Reality training helps job seekers practice interviews, workplace communication, accommodation conversations, and real-world employment scenarios in a safe, supportive environment.

Interested in VR training? Connect with CCRW: www.ccrw.org/contact-us

05/15/2026

As more essential services, jobs, healthcare, education, and communication move online, digital accessibility is becoming just as important as physical accessibility.

Yet 17% of Canadians with disabilities report barriers to Internet use. That number rises to 28% among people with very severe disabilities.

We’ve already seen the long-term consequences of treating physical accessibility as an afterthought, retrofitting spaces, systems, and infrastructure after barriers already exist.

Digital spaces give us an opportunity to do better from the beginning.

Proactive digital inclusion means designing websites, platforms, tools, and online experiences with accessibility in mind from day one, not years later when exclusion has already occurred.

Accessible design benefits everyone.

💻️ Learn more in our Trends Report, Article 3 | From Divide to Inclusion: Digital Access, Accessibility, and Skills Development https://buff.ly/4l6wJvX