Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All

Join the Government of Canada from May 26 to June 1, 2024, to celebrate:

• the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada
• the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
• ongoing efforts to become a more accessible and disability inclusive Canada

This year, the theme for National AccessAbility Week is “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All,” emphasizing the need for collective efforts to create a barrier-free Canada. Our country’s strength lies in the diversity of its people—all its people—and we can all contribute to this vision.

Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion

The Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion is taking place on May 23, 2024.

The Congress will kickstart National AccessAbility Week. It will be a virtual event, accessible, free, and open to all. It will bring together persons with disabilities, disability organizations, public and private sector organizations, employers, academics, innovators and thought leaders to share their insights to help shape accessible and inclusive communities and workplaces across Canada.

For 2024, the Congress will feature:

• panel discussions on the Accessible Canada Act, inclusive built environment, and accessible employment
• keynote speaker Prasanna Ranganathan, founding board member of the Disability Screen Office
• celebrations of Canadian athletes and artists with disabilities

For more information and to register, visit the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion page. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to find out how you can participate in the various activities during National AccessAbility Week.