Making Your Business Accessible for People with Disabilities: Guide for Small Businesses
(Conference Board of Canada)
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission (filing a complaint)
Easter Seals NB
Supplies adaptive software, mobility devices, tools and equipment to people with disabilities; especially AT to post-secondary students
Neil Squire Solutions
Team of healthcare professionals that uses assistive technology and ergonomics to help people with disabilities find customized solutions for their needs
Opal Family Services
Fredericton-based organization that provides support and co-ordinates respite for families that have a dependent child or adult with disabilities. Learn more about programs and services offered or email Erica Young, Executive Director.
Easy-to-use Guide for Completing the Disability Tax Credit Application Form
We’ve created this guide to help New Brunswickers with disabilities who need assistance applying for the federal disability tax credit (DTC), and completing the application form.
Quick Reference to who will newly qualify for the DTC under the federal Spring Economic Update 2026
The federal government is introducing “simplified certification” for a list of long‑lasting conditions.
Accommodating Students with a Disability in K–12
(Plain-language version, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission)
Quick information guide for parents, educators and school/school board administrators
Accommodating Students with a Disability in Post-Secondary Education
(Plain-language version, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission)
Quick information guide for parents; post-secondary students and educators; post-secondary institution administrators
AvenueNB Cooperative
Employment Counselling services for New Brunswickers with disabilities
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
Employment services for both job seekers with disabilities, and businesses
Canadian Mental Health Association (Working: Stronger Together)
Employment-related services for people with disabilities in Charlotte County
Community Employment Agency (Division of Moncton Employment & Training Services Inc.)
Employment services for people with intellectual and learning disabilities, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Crosswinds Employment Services (Crosswinds Center)
Employment services for people with disabilities in rural Kings County
Easter Seals NB
Supplies adaptive software, mobility devices, tools and equipment to people with disabilities; especially to post-secondary students.
Government of New Brunswick Employment Assistance Services (EAS)
Access to employment services for people experiencing barriers to employment
Hire Potential
Employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Greater Saint John area
Inclusion NB
Employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Jobs Unlimited
Employment services for people with intellectual disabilities in the Greater Fredericton Area including Keswick, Oromoncto, Stanley and Minto
John Howard Society of Southeastern NB (Employment NOW)
Job search support for people with mental health disabilities or addiction issues
Key Industries
Employment services for people with intellectual and/or learning disabilities
Neil Squire Solutions
Team of healthcare professionals that uses assistive technology and ergonomics to help people with disabilities find customized solutions for their needs
Neil Squire Employment (Job Focus Program) — Fredericton
Employment services to help job seekers with disabilities achieve part-time, fulltime, self-employment goals
New Brunswick Association of CBDC
Self-Employment Benefit Program helps people with disabilities start their own businesses
Options Employment Outreach Inc.
Employment counselling services for people with disabilities (18 and over) in Greater Saint John
Self-Employment Benefit Program for Persons With a Disability
Provides financial and coaching support in initial start-up phase to people with disabilities who opt to be self-employed and launch their own business. For more information: contact Linda Noel Smith, Liaison Officer at 506-548-2406 or NB.SEB-ATI@cbdc.ca
Service New Brunswick e-Recruitment
Online portal for applying for provincial government jobs
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Services include employment services for people with vision impairment
Working NB
Government of New Brunswick job-search assistance services
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Long-term savings plan for people who receive the Disability Tax Credit
Disability Tax Credit
Non-refundable tax credit for people with disabilities or their supporting family member
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits
Monthly benefit you could be eligible for if you have been employed and have contributed to CPP, but can no longer work because of a disability. Must be over 18 and under 65.
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
Direct financial support for people with disabilities who are 18–64 years old
Disability Support Program (DSP)
Personalized, flexible supports to help adults with disabilities be independent and have community connection
Emergency Fuel Benefit
Once-a-year $550 benefit for eligible New Brunswick households that can’t pay winter heating bills because of unforeseen circumstances
New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors Benefit (60 and over)
For eligible seniors to help pay bills and basic expenses
Public housing
Information about rental properties owned by Housing NB, including eligibility requirements
Support for homeowners
Summary of information about homeowner support programs offered by Housing NB
Property tax relief
Information about property tax relief programs for low-income homeowners
Community residences
Information for caregivers and decision-makers about 24-hour care facilities for people who need a lot of assistance with daily living
Tenants’ rights
Tenants Rights Canada comprehensive information about tenants’ rights and responsibilities in New Brunswick
Information about grounds and areas of discrimination, and the process involved in filing a complaint.
Introduction to the Grounds of Discrimination
Introduction to the Areas of Discrimination
Guidelines on human rights topics
Filing a complaint with the Commission
Phone: 506-453-2301
Email: hrc.cdp@gnb.ca
You don’t have to provide your name when you initially contact the Commission. But complaints can’t be filed anonymously.
If you decide to file a complaint, you have to use these interactive PDF forms. They need to be downloaded to your computer first.
Then fill them out using free Adobe Reader software you can download for Mac or Windows.
If you need an accommodation for filling out these forms, you have to contact the Human Rights Commission by email, or call 506-453-2301.
Horizon Health Network Patient Relations Department
Vitalité Health Network Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Advocate NB — general but can include medical
Maple — see a practitioner online
New Brunswick Medical Society — List of medical clinics
Immunization NB — book a vaccine/immunization appointment
Telecare 811 — get 24-hour support from a nurse, determine whether you should seek care, get a referral
E-visit NB — see a nurse practitioner online
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
MyHealth NB — access your NB Health records and test results
Alternative Residences Alternatives
Dedicated to supporting and enriching lives of adults with mental health disabilities who live in the Greater Moncton Area, including Salisbury. “Through our community-based housing and support services, we offer a safe and compassionate setting that fosters independence and a deeper connection to the community.” Runs several community support programs. Operates 24-hour care homes, one-bedroom apartment residences; shared living homes; and a crisis intervention centre.
Canadian Mental Health Association — New Brunswick
Offers a variety of programs and services.
Government of New Brunswick mental health services
Horizon Health Network Addiction and Mental Health Services
In-person and online Free mental-health counselling by Masters-level interns. Serves:
Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of Life
Comprehensive information from Health Canada for both patients and caregivers about how palliative care can improve quality of life at any stage of a serious illness.
Infographic: Explore the Full Spectrum of Palliative Care
Accommodating People with Service Animals
Quick information guide for businesses, employers, service providers and housing landlords produced by the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission
Working dog registry
Free registration of your service animal (U.S. and Canada), and receive a free registration ID number and animal photo identity card
Accessible transit: Must be a wheelchair user or have a disability that makes using public transit unsafe for you. Applications reviewed case by case. Dieppe residents only.
Submit a request online or call 506-877-7900
Available to only registered clients, reservations by subscription. Call 506-460-2212 to register.
Fredericton Transit — Accessibility Transit Policies for Passengers
The Wheelchair Guy — serves all Greater Moncton Area
Urban/Rural Rides — volunteer-driver based. Transportation services for seniors and low-income individuals/families, primarily for medical appointments and food-bank access.
Wheels on Wheels — subsidized fares for registered Riverview/Dieppe residents. Serves all New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI.
Requesting Accommodations in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers and Employees
(NB Human Rights Commission, interactive fillable PDF)
Accommodating Disabilities in the Workplace
(Plain-language version, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission)
Quick information guide for employees, managers and employer businesses
A to Z list of Disabilities and Accommodations
(Job Accommodation Network)
2026 Disability Index Report
(Disability:IN, July 27, 2026)
The Walrus Talks: Accessibility — national panel discussion
(The Walrus and Deloitte, May 26, 2026)
Recording of live-streamed event. A powerful panel discussion about the state of accessibility in Canada! Featuring speakers Stephanie Cadieux, Lorin MacDonald, Chriss Dodd, Neil Belanger and Prasanna Ranganathan.
Accessibility Plan 2026–2029
(Government of New Brunswick, March 2026)
English HTML | French HTML | English PDF (Accessible) | French PDF (Accessible)
Five-Year Strategic Plan on Accessibility (Framework)
(Government of New Brunswick, March 2026)
English HTML | French HTML | English – List Version (Accessible PDF) | French – List Version (Accessible PDF)
Getting There: Accessible Transportation in Canada — Report from the Chief Accessibility Officer, 2025
(Stephanie Cadieux, released February 2026)
English HTML | French HTML | English PDF (Accessible) | French PDF (Accessible) |
Reports on Disability and Accessibility in Canada
(Statistics Canada, January 2026)
Accessible Indoor Air In the Built Environment (ESEQ-EHEQ)
Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities: Annual Progress Report — 2024 to 2025
(Employment and Social Development Canada — Skills and Employment Branch, December 2025) Accessible PDF version
New Brunswick’s Disability Action Plan: A strategy for full inclusion of persons with a disability
(Premier’s Council on Disability, December 2025)
2025 New Brunswick Disability & Poverty Report
(Saint John Human Development Council)
Checking in: Progress and Challenges in Accessible Air Travel in Canada
(Stephanie Cadieux, Chief Accessibility Officer of Canada)
A to Z: Costs and Benefits of Accommodation
(Job Accommodation Network, updated September 17, 2025)
Disability without Poverty 2024 Report Card EN version | FR version
(Disability without Poverty)
Unlocking Disability Inclusive Leadership
(The Valuable 500)
Trends Report 2024 | Shaping Tomorrow — New Horizons: Intersectional insights on work and disability in Canada
(Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work)
Bridging the Gap: Report on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces
(Canadian Disability Inclusion Business Council, November 2024)
Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities
(Employment and Social Development Canada, July 2024)
2024 Global Advertising Accessibility & Trends Report
(XR Extreme Research global technology company, May 2024)
Nothing About Us Without Us | The path to sustained progress and accountability in inclusive disability representation
(The Valuable 500, January 2024)
The Disability Inclusion Imperative
(Accenture, produced with Disability: IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities, November 2023)
Small Businesses Hit Hard | The big financial toll of labour shortages EN version | FR version
(Canadian Federation of Independent Business, November 2023)
2023 Disability Equality Index
(Disability: IN and American Association of People with Disabilities)
2022 Canadian Survey on Disability
(Statistics Canada, December 1, 2023)
New Data on Disability in Canada, 2022
(Statistics Canada, December 2023)
Reports on Disability and Accessibility in Canada
(Statistics Canada, 2023)
Your Workforce Includes People with Disabilities — Does Your People Strategy?
(Boston Consulting Group, May 2023)
Mental Health-Related Disabilities, 2022
(Statistics Canada infographic) HTML (Eng) HTML (Fr) | English PDF | French PDF
Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disability
(World Health Organization, 2022)
The Valuable Truth Report 2022
(The Valuable 500)
The Employment Quality of Persons with Disability: Findings from a national survey Published study | Webinar recording | PDF of webinar slides (Institute for Work and Health)
2022 Disability Equality Index
(Disability: IN)
Information Brief: Disability, Social Assistance & Housing Policies in Canadian Provinces
(New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Policy Brief, Accessible PDF)
Transportation for Persons with Disabilities in New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Policy Brief, Accessible PDF)
Guaranteed Income for Persons with Disabilities in New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Policy Brief, PDF)
Information Brief: Employment and Disability
(New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities, PDF)
Information Brief: Infrastructure Barriers to Accessible Transportation
(New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities, PDF)
Disability and Inclusion: Global and U.S. Findings
(Coqual, December 2021)
2021 Disability Equality Index Report
(Disability: IN)
The State of Disability Employee Engagement
(Global Disability Inclusion & Mercer, March 2021)
Frequent Mental Distress Among Adults, by Disability Status, Disability Type, and Selected Characteristics — U.S., 2018 HTML version | PDF version
(September 11, 2020, U.S. Centres for Disease Control Weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report)
Getting to Equal 2020: The Hidden Value of Culture Makers
(Accenture)
Enabling Change | Getting to Equal 2020: Disability Inclusion
(Accenture)
2019–2022 New Brunswick Action Plan | 2018–2028 NB Bilateral Agreement Under the National Housing Strategy
(Govt. of New Brunswick Social Development)
New Brunswick Housing Strategy 2019–2029
(Govt. of New Brunswick Social Development)
Canadians with Disabilities: Seizing the Opportunity
(TD Economics, October 2019)
We’re Hiring: Manufacturing Workforce Survey Report
(Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, October 2019)
2019 Disability Equality Index
(Disability: IN)
To Affinity and Beyond: From Me to We — The Rise of the Purpose-Led Brand
(Accenture, 2018)
Getting to Equal: The Disability Inclusion Advantage
(Accenture, October 2018)
Labour Shortage: Here to Stay — Worker Scarcity in Canada and What Businesses Can Do to Respond
(Business Development Bank of Canada, September 2018)
The Business Case to Build Physically Accessible Environments
(Conference Board of Canada, February 2018)
The Diversity and Inclusion Revolution: Eight Powerful Truths
(Deloitte, January 2018)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 — International-standards WCAG (2.0, 2.1. 2.2) documents cover how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities
Making Your Business Accessible for People with Disabilities: Guide for Small Businesses
(Conference Board of Canada)
The Business of Accessibility: How to Make your Main Street Business Accessibility Smart
(Ontario Business Improvement Area Association)
7 Tips for Making Your Social Media Content Accessible
(Produced by the Ontario Disability Employment Network)
English version (Accessible PDF) | French version (Accessible PDF)
Ask the Person
(Ontario Disability Employment Network)
English version (Accessible PDF) | French version (Accessible PDF)
There’s a “Golden Rule” you should always follow when you’re on the journey of making you business disability inclusive: Ask the Person. This tip sheet will help you navigate the nuances of disability inclusion.
(Links, text and guide courtesy Ontario Disability Employment Network)
Federal Disability Reference Guide HTML version | PDF version
(Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)
A guide “for identifying, clarifying and promoting policies to address issues that affect people with disabilities.” Produced primarily for federal departments and agencies. But useful for any business, organization or educational institution.
Easy-to-use Guide for Completing the Disability Tax Credit Application Form
We’ve created this guide to help New Brunswickers with disabilities who need assistance applying for the federal disability tax credit (DTC), and completing the application form.
Quick Reference to who will newly qualify for the DTC under the federal Spring Economic Update 2026
The federal government is introducing “simplified certification” for a list of long‑lasting conditions.
Accommodating Students with a Disability in K–12
(Plain-language version, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission)
Quick information guide for parents, educators and school/school board administrators
Accommodating Students with a Disability in Post-Secondary Education
(Plain-language version, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission)
Quick information guide for parents; post-secondary students and educators; post-secondary institution administrators
Two excellent guides for business produced by the Ontario Disability Employment Network:
Guide to Accessible eRecruiting
English version (Accessible PDF) | French version (Accessible PDF)
This step-by-step guide will help you in the review and enhancements of your accessible online recruiting, interviewing and onboarding processes, to make your eRecruiting efforts more successful.
eRecruiting Checklist
English version (Accessible PDF) | French version (Accessible PDF)
For HR professionals and hiring managers, eRecruiting is “business as usual.” But is your eRecruiting accessible, so you can effectively reach and attract candidates who have a disability? Follow our eRecruiting Checklist.
(Links, text and guides courtesy ODEN)
7 Tips for Effective Self-Advocacy
Part of a new NBCPD “7 Tips” series of guides HTML version | Accessible PDF
Quick tips for self-advocating and making sure your needs are met equitably
7 Tips for Building Your Self-Advocacy Skills (coming soon!)
Part of a new NBCPD “7 Tips” series of guides.
Quick tips for building confidence so you can effectively advocate for yourself
Accommodating People with Service Animals
(Plain-language version, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission)
Quick information guide for businesses, employers, service providers and housing landlords
Working dog registry
Register your service animal for free (U.S. and Canada), and receive a free registration number and ID card for your working dog
Requesting Accommodations in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers and Employees
(NB Human Rights Commission, interactive fillable PDF)
Accommodating Disabilities in the Workplace
(Plain-language version, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission)
Quick information guide for employees, managers and employer businesses
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is the over-arching global legislation defining the rights of people with disabilities.
It was adopted by the UN in December 2006, and came into effect in May 2008.
Canada signed the UNCRPD in 2007 and ratified it in 2010.
To date, 185 of the 193 UN member countries have ratified the Convention.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is Canada’s most important piece of legislation. It was signed by former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Queen Elizabeth II in 1982.
Download a PDF version of the Charter (English and French)
Under the Charter, the rights of people with disabilities are primarily protected under Section 15 — Equality Rights. It guarantees equality and freedom from discrimination.
Canada was one of the first countries in the world to include “physical or mental disability” as a protected ground in its constitution.
But the rights of Canadians under the Charter aren’t absolute:
Freedom in Canada is defined as a “negative right.” The government can’t stop you from doing something as long as it doesn’t harm someone else. This means the government can, for example, limit your freedom of speech if:
An important thing to remember — the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies only to federal, provincial and municipal government actions.
If you’re facing workplace or other discrimination from a private business, your rights aren’t protected directly by the Charter. Rather, they’re protected by:
The Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) was passed in 1977. Like the provincial New Brunswick Human Rights Act, the CHRA is:
The federal human rights act covers only federally regulated companies and organizations, and employees of them:
Under Section 25 of the Act, “disability” is defined broadly to ensure maximum protection:
The Act prohibits discrimination in two main areas: Employment and the Provision of Goods and Services.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission investigates complaints.
If a complaint can’t be settled, it goes to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. The Tribunal can order the payment of damages up to $20,000 for pain and suffering.
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) came into force in 2019. The landmark federal law aims at making Canada barrier-free by January 1, 2040.
It requires federally regulated businesses and sectors to:
barriers before they cause issues.
Section five is the crucial part of the ACA. It stipulates the seven priority areas where organizations must focus on accessibility.
It’s defined broadly, with the social model of disability:
Disability applies to Section 5 as the catalyst for action. The broad definition of disability forces organizations to design their systems for everyone by default.
Here’s where you can learn more about the ACA.
Human Rights in New Brunswick explained in plain language
The New Brunswick Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination and harassment on these 16 grounds:
These areas under provincial jurisdiction are also covered:
Human rights protections in the Act apply to:
The New Brunswick Human Rights Act doesn’t apply to federally regulated industries, businesses and organizations in New Brunswick.
These fall under the Canadian Human Rights Act:
In these sectors, human rights protections are enforced by the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
The New Brunswick Accessibility Act is designed to make New Brunswick barrier-free by 2040, in line with the federal Accessible Canada Act.
It’s the legal framework for identifying, removing and preventing obstacles that hinder the full participation of people with disabilities in New Brunswick society.
Section two is the core of the Act. It stipulates:
The Act sets out mandatory accessibility standards applying to both public- and private-sector businesses in New Brunswick.
Section two also allows the government to create specific accessibility regulations in eight key areas:
Accessibility Office (Section five): Established to oversee Act implementation and promote public awareness.
Compliance (Section six): Appointment of a Director of Compliance, and the ability to issue administrative fines for organizations that fail to meet the accessibility standards.
Advisory board (Section seven): An Accessibility Advisory Board primarily composed of people:
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission (NBHRC) administers and enforces the New Brunswick Human Rights Act to help ensure all New Brunswickers:
The Commission’s mandate is centered around compliance and education.
Its work generally covers three things:
Its jurisdiction is provinicial only. The Commission can’t deal with complaints related to:
Complaint resolution
Public education and advocacy
Filing a complaint with the Commission
You can contact the Commission initially to:
Phone: 506-453-2301
Email: hrc.cdp@gnb.ca
You don’t have to provide your name when you initially contact the Commission. But complaints can’t be filed anonymously.
If you decide to file a complaint, you have to use these interactive PDF forms. They need to be downloaded to your computer first.
Then fill them out using free Adobe Reader software you can download for Mac or Windows.
If you need an accommodation for filling out these forms, you have to contact the Human Rights Commission.
Ability NB
Support services for people with mobility disabilities
Accessible NB
Workplace accessibility reviews & audits by Ability NB
Active Care Support Services
Counselling and support services for mental health
Alternative Residences Inc.
Community-based housing and support services for people with mental health disabilities
Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick
Information, education and support for Alzheimer’s patients, families and caregivers. Serves Greater Moncton, Sussex and Southeastern NB.
Association du N-B pour l’intégration Communautaire (New Brunswick Association for Community Living)
Support for children and adults with developmental disabilities
Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network
Regional network offering mentorship, learning opportunities, and financial support to Indigenous students and early career researchers pursuing Indigenous health research and health professional programs.
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA)
Provides educational programs, services and opportunities for children, youth and young adults (to 21) who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or visually impaired
Autism Awareness Centre Inc.
Resources for people on the spectrum and their families
Autism Resource Centre Southeastern New Brunswick
Supports for people with Autism Spectrum disorder, their families and caregivers
Autism Resources Miramichi
Support resources in Northumberland County
AvenueNB Cooperative
Employment services for jobseekers with disabilities
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association — New Brunswick Chapter
Programs, advocacy, support and services for Canadians with hearing loss. Moncton-area chapter in Dieppe, and a Saint John chapter
Canadian Mental Health Association — New Brunswick
Programs, services for mental health wellness
Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association
Support services for New Brunswickers with mental health disabilities in the Fredericton capital region
Co-Aide Home Care & Support Services Ltd.
Support services for individuals and families in the Moncton area
Community Autism Centre
Support services for people on the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Saint John area
Connect Fredericton
Guide to community agencies in the Greater Fredericton Area
Crosswinds Occupational Activity Centre Inc.
Services for people with disabilities through the Disability Support Progam (DSP) and the Employment & Support Services Program (ESSP)
Fredericton Works
Employment counselling program from The Saint John Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for deaf and hard-of-hearing New Brunswickers.
Inclusion Fredericton
Support and advocacy for adults and children in the Greater Fredericton Area with developmental disabilities
L’Arche Saint John — Creative Connections
Creative arts program for people with disabilities in the Saint John area
N.B. Special Care Home Association Inc.
Assists with services for seniors and adults who need 24-hour care, in co-operation with New Brunswick Government Department of Social Development
New Brunswick Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.
Range of support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing New Brunswickers.
Para New Brunswick Sport & Recreation
Facilitates and supports participation of New Brunswickers with physical disabilities in the broader parasport community. The governing body for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball and boccia. Supports all sports in the Paralympics.
Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick
Support services for people with Schizophrenia, and their families
Social Supports NB — Disability Support Program
Information about the provincial Disability Support Program (DSP)
Social Supports NB — Home Support Services
Information about home supports available and how to access them
Social Supports NB —Vehicle Retrofit Program
Information about supports for vehicle retrofitting
Transition NB
Support program to help students with disabilities transition from high school to employment
VIVA Therapeutic Services
Services for preschool-age children on the autisum spectrum
ALS Canada
National organization providing education, awareness, support and advocacy for Canadians with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Adaptech Research Network
Team of academics, students and consumers since 1996 that does research involving college and university students with a variety of disabilities. Based at Dawson College in Montreal.
Asign
ASL/LSQ video interpreting services
Balance for Blind Adults
Rehabilitation services for adults with sight loss
British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society
Internationally recognized and award winning, national Indigenous not-for-profit society serving the unique and diverse disability needs of Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Canada Video Relay Service
Free access to video interpreters for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech impaired Canadians who use Internet and cell phones to make calls.
Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters
Online directory for contracting certified ASL interpreters
Canadian Cancer Society
Education, resources, research, advocacy, supports for Canadians living with cancer, and their families and caregivers
Canadian Centre for Rehabilitation and Work
Research, and employment support services for both job seekers with disabilities and employers
Canadian Community Mental Health Network
The CCMHN unifies individual community-based organizations fostering collaboration to address resource gaps and enhance mental health support across Canada.
Canadian Deaf Blind Association
Advocacy and research supporting DeafBlind Canadians
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Information, resources and support for Canadians with Down Syndrome
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
National organization supporting Canadians with hearing loss
Canadian Hearing Services — Sign Language Interpreting Services
ASL/LSQ services available through the CHS
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Education, awareness, advocacy and supports for blind Canadians
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Advocacy, resources and programs to support Canadians with spinal cord injuries
Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (CAMH)
Information and supports for Canadians with addiction and mental health disabilities, their families and caregivers
Change Coalition
Support and advocacy for people with invisible disabilities
Council of Canadians
National social justice advocacy organization
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
National human rights advocacy organization of people with disabilities advocating for an inclusive Canada
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Education, resources, research, advocacy, supports for Canadians living with Crohn’s and Colitis, and their families and caregivers
Disability Management Institute
Works with employees and employers nationwide to provide innovative, end-to-end solutions for their absence and disability management needs
Disabled Women’s Network Canada (DAWN Canada)
Research, and support and advocacy for women and gender-diverse people with disabilities
Easter Seals Canada
Education, programs, resources, advocacy supporting Canadians with disabilities
Eviance (formerly the Canadian Centre for Disability Studies)
Intersectional, community-based research ito sustainable solutions to advance disability human rights in Canada
Make-A-Wish Canada
Supports for children living with critical illnesses, and their families
March of Dimes Canada
Wide range of services for people with disabilities across Canada
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Support, research, advocacy for Canadians with mental health disabilities
Neil Squire Society
Range of programs to support both employers, and job seekers with disabilities
Parkinson Canada
Information, resources, advocacy, support for Canadians living with Parkinson’s, and their families and caregivers
Rick Hansen Foundation
The Foundation’s mission is to inspire, create and deliver innovative solutions that accelerate a global movement to remove barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities.
Tourette Canada
Awarenes, education, advocacy, supports for Canadians with Tourette Syndrome
Universal Design Network of Canada
Promotes universal design and accessibility in Canada through education, research and displays of best practices in UD
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Programs and services to support Canadians with vision loss
War Amps
Services and supports for amputees
Invisible Disabilities Association
Colorado-based, international advocacy organization supporting people with invisible disabilities
Universal Design Institute
UDI specializes in accessible and universal design in the commercial, public and residential sectors — research, consulting, training
Web Accessibility Initiative
Global initiative to make the World Wide Web accessible for all through Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
You Can’t Spell Inclusion Without a D
Produced by the Ontario Disability Employment Network. The podcast explores the power of inclusion, disability and employment, and the business benefits of diversity and inclusion — including disability-inclusive hiring — from all the angles. Created, co-hosted and associate-produced by Dean Askin, the Vice-Chair of the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities.
Disability Myths Quiz — English | French
Test your disability awareness and knowledge! Take this quick quiz created by the Ontario Disability Employment Network.
Accessibility Standards Canada
Federal government agency responsible for developing accessibility standards for federal government departments, and federally regulated industries and businesses
Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of Life
Comprehensive information from Health Canada for both patients and caregivers about how palliative care can improve quality of life at any stage of a serious illness.
Infographic: Explore the Full Spectrum of Palliative Care
