CCRW

03/17/2026

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we recognize the different ways neurodivergent people think and approach their work.

Neurodivergent individuals bring creativity, focus, curiosity, and new ways of looking at challenges. When workplaces understand and support those differences, teams are stronger for it.

In "Diverse Minds: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Neurodivergent Workers," CCRW explores how thoughtful workplace design and inclusive practices can help remove barriers and support the success of neurodivergent talent.

This week is a reminder that inclusive workplaces benefit from many different ways of thinking.

Want to learn more? Read the report: https://buff.ly/83RmV2E

03/17/2026

Just 1 day away.

Tomorrow we’ll be sharing key research findings on the employment experiences of d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing workers in British Columbia, along with practical strategies and workplace insights.

We hope you can join us.
https://ccrw.org/event/deaf-hard-of-hearing-employment-webinar/

Navigating Employment as a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Job Seeker in B.C.

Join us on March 18, 2026 for an interactive virtual webinar sharing key research findings on the employment experiences of d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) workers in British Columbia.

We’ll explore practical strategies, workplace supports, and insights identified as most helpful throughout the job search and employment journey.

March 18, 2026
1:00–2:30 PM EDT
Virtual (Zoom)

Live captions and CART will be available. Accommodation requests can be noted during registration.

Register now: https://buff.ly/sNl4jYO

03/16/2026

Audio accessibility is expanding across Canada!

We’re pleased to see the Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility bringing audio accessibility technology to performing arts and community venues, helping create more inclusive listening experiences for people with hearing loss.

Learn more about this initiative on their original post below.

Audio accessibility is expanding across Canada!

With support from The Slaight Family Foundation, Wavefront Centre is bringing audio accessibility technology to performing arts and community venues, creating more inclusive listening experiences.

Audio streams directly to Bluetooth-compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, or smartphones, helping people with hearing loss fully engage in live events.

Now available at venues in Ontario and British Columbia including:
- The Westdale
- The Danforth Music Hall
- Kay Meek Arts Centre
- City of Niagara Falls, Canada - Government
- BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University
- The Players' Guild of Hamilton, Inc.

With more venues coming soon!

Read more: https://ow.ly/X5Iq50YsZ1X

Photo from left: Comedian D.J. Demers, Wavefront Centre's JoAnn Bentley, Niki Poirier from The Westdale, Wavefront Centre's Gordana Mosher and Karen Lonz with Total Access Media.

03/16/2026

🚨 Calling All Entrepreneurs Experiencing Disability 🚨

Are you — or do you know — an entrepreneur experiencing disability? Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to showcase and sell products or services to 400+ delegates at the hosted by CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment in partnership with Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)

This is your chance to gain visibility and sell your products within a supportive network. It’s happening in Ottawa on Thursday, June 11, 2026!

Participation is FREE. Register today: https://buff.ly/MOfrZ9K

Space is limited — register, share or tag this post with an entrepreneur who shouldn’t miss this opportunity! ⭐

03/13/2026

We’re proud to welcome YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador as one of the first employers to commit to CCRW’s 50th Anniversary Employers Challenge. 👏

By taking this pledge, YMCA NL is demonstrating leadership in disability confidence, building inclusive workplaces, and expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

As part of CCRW’s 50th anniversary, we’re inviting 50 employers across Canada to commit to strengthening disability confidence in their workplaces

Learn more and join the challenge 👉️ https://buff.ly/NrfCBAT

03/11/2026

Powered by CCRW, Untapped Talent is Canada's platform for building disability confidence in the workplace.

From assessments and training to job opportunities and community, UT gives employers and job seekers the tools they need to build inclusive workplaces.

Follow Untapped Talent to stay connected.

855,000 skilled Canadians are ready, willing, and able to contribute to the workforce.

Untapped Talent equips Canadian employers with the tools, training, and community to build disability confidence and connect with skilled job seekers.

Whether you are just getting started on your disability confidence journey or ready to take the next step, Untapped Talent can partner with you.

Start building your disability confidence at www.untappedtalent.ca

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03/10/2026

Untapped Talent, CCRW's dedicated platform for disability confidence in Canadian workplaces, is now on LinkedIn!

From assessments and training to consulting, workshops, job opportunities, and community, UT partners with organizations and job seekers at every stage of their disability confidence journey.

Follow Untapped Talent for the latest updates!

Untapped Talent is a platform for Canadian employers and job seekers with disabilities, built to make disability confidence achievable for every organization, at every stage of the journey.

You get access to:

- AccessPath, a free tool to assess your accessible employment practices
- Disability Confidence Training to build skills across your team
- A job board connecting employers with skilled job seekers with disabilities
- Resources and an exclusive library for every stage of the journey
- Free educational events on disability confidence and inclusive practices
- A community of accessibility advisors

Untapped Talent is powered by CCRW, Canada's leading organization on disability and work for over 50 years.

Learn more on untappedtalent.ca

03/09/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟱𝟬 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.

To mark CCRW’s 50th anniversary, we’re inviting 50 employers across Canada to join our 50th Anniversary Employer Challenge and commit to building more disability-confident workplaces.

Participating organizations will receive 🌟
• National recognition for their commitment to inclusive employment
• Complimentary Disability Confidence training license
• Access to exclusive resources and guidance
• The opportunity to post jobs on Untapped Talent at no cost
• An official digital badge recognizing their leadership in disability inclusion
• Featured recognition across CCRW’s national marketing channels

Join us in advancing inclusive work across Canada 👉️ buff.ly/5XgaDV0

03/05/2026

🚨 Weekly Job Alert from Untapped Talent

New opportunities are now live, including roles in academia, healthcare, and community support.

This week’s highlights include:

• Assistant Professor – Prosthodontics
• Lecturer (3-Year Term)
• Assistant/Associate Professor – Forests, Nature & Human Health
• Personal Support Worker

Explore these roles and more.
👉 Learn more and apply: www.untappedtalent.ca

03/04/2026

Become Disability Confident.

In honour of CCRW’s 50th anniversary, we’re inviting 50 employers across Canada to take action and commit to building truly accessible, inclusive workplaces.

This is more than a pledge, it’s leadership.

National recognition.
Exclusive resources.
Complimentary Disability Confidence training.

Only 50 organizations will be recognized. Will yours be one of them?

Become 1 of 50.

🌟 Visit the link in our bio to participate

03/03/2026

Creating workplaces where everyone feels valued starts with inclusive practices. 🌟

Join us on March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST for a free interactive webinar on building a culture of belonging for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) employees.

Learn practical, research‑informed strategies you can implement right away, like effective captioning, communication best practices, and interpreter coordination, all designed to help employers foster accessible, psychologically safe environments.

Led by Noor Al‑Azary, a researcher specializing in accessible workplace design, this 60‑minute session offers real‑world insights rooted in lived experience and CCRW’s focus group research with DHH jobseekers, interpreters, and employers.

👉 Register now: https://buff.ly/kMa4c6j

03/02/2026

When Chad first came to CCRW, he was navigating severe physical pain, mental health challenges, and uncertainty after a workplace injury changed everything.

Through individualized support, including adaptive equipment for an at-home role, resume development, interview coaching, counselling, and ongoing encouragement, our team stood alongside him every step of the way.

And this time?

He walked into an interview and walked out hired on the spot. 💛

Chad, thank you for trusting us with your journey and for sharing your story. Your resilience is inspiring, and we are honoured to have been part of your path forward.

This is what disability confidence looks like in action.