CCRW

06/12/2026

CCRW was proud to attend and participate in the in Ottawa, bringing together employment service professionals, researchers, educators, employers, and advocates from across Canada to advance inclusive employment opportunities.

During the conference, CCRW's Director of Programs, Sheri Little, shared insights on creating more inclusive pathways to employment, while our team connected with partners, colleagues, and leaders from across the supported employment sector.

Thank you to CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment fellow presenters, and attendees for the valuable conversations, learning opportunities, and continued collaboration toward a more accessible and inclusive workforce.

We're proud to support the important work happening across Canada to advance employment inclusion for people with disabilities.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

CCRW is proud to be a partner of the 31st Annual Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) Conference in Ottawa this week.

Together with CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment and Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) this year’s conference brings together disability employment professionals, educators, employers, community organizations, and advocates from across Canada to explore this year’s theme: From Insight to Action: Driving Equity in Employment.

We’re excited to connect, learn, and contribute to important conversations focused on advancing accessible and inclusive employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

If you’re attending the 31st CASE Conference 2026, we’d love to connect throughout the week!

06/08/2026

CCRW is proud to welcome two new employers to the 50th Employer Challenge: Canadian Museum of Nature and Accessibrand 🎉

By joining the challenge, these organizations are demonstrating their commitment to advancing inclusive and accessible workplaces across Canada.

Together, we’re building stronger pathways to employment for people with disabilities and creating meaningful change in the world of work.

Learn more about how your organization can join the 50th Employer Challenge and take the next step toward disability confidence 👉 https://buff.ly/YINnRZV

06/04/2026

The digital job search is changing quickly — from AI tools to applicant tracking systems and virtual reality supports. But how can job seekers use these tools confidently while still maintaining authenticity, accessibility, and a human-centered approach?

Join CCRW for a free virtual workshop exploring practical ways technology is shaping today’s employment landscape and what job seekers need to know moving forward.

📅 June 23, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
📍 Virtual Zoom Workshop
🎟️ Free to Attend

Facilitated by Linda Brown, CCRW’s eLearning & Curriculum Coordinator, who brings over 20 years of equity-focused experience alongside lived experience as a neurodivergent professional.

Register now: https://buff.ly/leoIanJ

06/02/2026

The time has finally come! 🎉

CCRW is teaming up with Avalon Employment Inc., HeadCase Community, Easter Seals NL, MentorAbility Newfoundland and Labrador, Autism at Work / Autisme au travail, and Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador to bring you the Inclusion Passport for .

Attend participating events and activities across Newfoundland and Labrador, track your journey, and celebrate inclusion in communities across the province while participating for a chance to win.

Visit the Passport Hub:
https://buff.ly/317EVCO

You’ll also be able to download and print your Inclusion Passport directly from the hub page if you’d like to track your progress along the way.

Participants who log their entries will be entered for a chance to win the grand prize — a $250 Mary Brown's Centre Mary Box Office credit.

Have fun, explore your community, and use your Inclusion Passport as a way to take part in conversations, events, and actions that help build a more inclusive Newfoundland and Labrador.

06/02/2026

CCRW has released a new white paper, "The Disability Confidence Gap", highlighting five major workplace accessibility gaps employers can no longer ignore.

The research points to a clear reality: many organizations still lack consistent systems for accommodations, accessibility reviews, leadership training, and accountability.

Disability confidence is not built through intention alone. It is built through action.

Released during and CCRW’s 50th anniversary year, this white paper explores practical steps employers can take to build more inclusive and disability-confident workplaces across Canada.

Read the white paper and explore the actions employers can take to close the disability confidence gap:

CCRW has released a new white paper, The Disability Confidence Gap, exploring disability confidence, accessibility, and inclusive workplaces in Canada.

06/01/2026

Join CCRW tomorrow in partnership with York University for a free webinar exploring how low- and no-cost workplace accommodations can create more accessible, productive, and inclusive workplaces for everyone.

Led by Noor Al-Azary, Researcher and PhD Candidate in Human Factors at CCRW, this research-driven session will challenge the myth that accommodations need to be expensive and provide practical, evidence-informed strategies employers can implement right away.

📅 June 2, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM EDT
💻 Virtual Webinar

Register here:
https://buff.ly/29ZFtU7

05/31/2026

The most powerful forms of accessibility are often the ones people move through without noticing.

A ramp integrated into architecture. Spaces designed for comfort. A workplace designed with flexibility from the start. Technology, transit, and public spaces built with more people in mind.

National AccessAbility Week is a call to keep building environments, systems, and workplaces where accessibility is considered from the beginning, not added later in response to barriers.

This week, and every week, accessibility matters because people do.

Explore initiatives and resources: www.ccrw.org/naaw