Disability touches the lives of almost 50% of Canadians.

  • 24%

    of Canadians have a mobility, vision, or hearing disability.

  • 47%

    have a relationship with someone living with a physical disability.

  • 70%

    of Canadians say new buildings should be universally accessible.

Accessibility in the workplace

The number of Canadians living with a physical disability that impairs their mobility, vision, or hearing will rise from 2.9 million to 3.6 million over the the next 13 years, nearly double the pace of the population as a whole.

Real spending by this group will rise from 14% to 21% of the total consumer market.

Canadian Disabled Population

Improvements to workplace access would allow 550,000 Canadians with disabilities to work more, resulting in a $16.8 billion increase in GDP by 2030.

Workplace Improvement

Reasonable investments in workplace accessibility could lift Canada's economic potential significantly and permanently--providing benefits to households and also to business and government revenues.

Invest in Accessibility

Accessibility goes beyond meeting legal standards or specifications. It involves fostering a sense of inclusion so that people with disabilities can thrive.

Inclusion & Success

Universal Design

An environment should be designed to meet the needs of all people who wish to use it. This is not a special requirement for the benefit of only a minority of the population. It is a fundamental condition of good design. When an environment is accessible, usable, convenient, and enjoyable to use, everyone benefits. By considering the diverse needs and abilities of all throughout the design process, universal design creates products, services, and environments that meet people’s needs. In simple terms, universal design is synonymous with good design.