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Photo of a Black professional woman looking out a window. Overlaid text reads: “Inclusive employment means building workplaces where Black workers with disabilities are not just included, but valued and empowered.” CCRW logo appears in the top corner.

In our latest blog, we explore the systemic barriers Black persons with disabilities continue to face in Canada and the leadership already shaping more inclusive workplaces.

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#BlackHistoryMonth #InclusiveEmployment #BHM #PWD #WorkplaceEquity

A young professional smiling while standing in a workplace setting. Overlaid text reads: “Did you know? Neurodiversity is just one aspect of normal human difference. Neurotypical norms often go unquestioned in today’s workplaces, creating barriers for neurodivergent jobseekers and workers.” The CCRW logo appears in the top corner, with a link to ccrw.org/trendsreport at the bottom.

Removing barriers for persons with disabilities is not just a legal obligation for employers; it also offers a competitive advantage in a climate of labour shortages, & promotes job satisfaction and retention.

👉 Read the article: ccrw.org/trendsreport

#PWD #InclusiveWorkplaces #Neurodiversity

Testimonial graphic featuring a professional portrait of a woman in business attire holding a document during an interview. Text reads: “With CCRW’s support, my job search improved so much, and I realized I’m actually great in interviews! They also supported me in orienting on Canadian workplace culture. Now I’ve landed a job, and I’m excited to begin this new chapter!” Attribution: Joy, Moncton, New Brunswick. CCRW logo appears in the top corner, with the hashtag #CCRWStories and the website ccrw.org.

We’re grateful to Joy for sharing her experience working with CCRW 💛

Thank you, Joy, for trusting us with your journey — and congratulations on this exciting next step.

#CCRWStories #EmploymentSuccess #AccessibleEmployment #PWD #AccessibleCanada

Silhouetted family members holding hands in front of a blue sky. Text resets Family Day, February 16th, 2025. CCRW logo above text.

At CCRW, we believe meaningful work includes time to recharge and connect with friends, family, and community.

Our offices will be closed today in recognition Family Day. We reopen tomorrow during our regular business hours.

Promotional graphic for an Untapped Talent webinar titled “Using Generative AI to Support Learning for Work.” The image features a glowing AI chip inside a futuristic blue circuit board design. Event details read: March 11, 2026, from 1–2 PM EDT. Registration available at untappedtalent.ca.

Curious how generative AI can support your career growth? Join us March 11th, 1-2PM EDT for an interactive session designed for job seekers with disabilities. 🤖✨

We’ll explore practical applications of AI, including personalized learning plans, skill-building exercises, and more

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Sylvia standing in a room with a group of people lined up side by side, posing together during a group meeting or workshop.

Sylvia smiling in a group selfie with several other people indoors, standing in front of a table filled with backpacks and supplies.

Sylvia standing indoors beside a sign for a community food bank, with boxes of packaged food and supplies laid out on the floor in front of her.

"I was out of work for over a year. I had an amazing experience. My employment coach was so amazing . She was very gentle with me. She coached and guided me every step of the way on how to edit my resume for different job positions and how to prepare for interview."

#CCRWStories #PWD

Promotional graphic for The Untapped Talent Summit. A snow-covered mountain with climbers in the foreground. Text reads: “Disability Inclusion in Action. The Untapped Talent Summit. Navigating the School-to-Work Transition. February 10, 1–3 PM ET. untappedtalent.ca.”

Tomorrow, learn what actually helps grads succeed.

If you’re a student, recent graduate, educator, or employer navigating disability and employment, this summit is for you.

⏰ Last chance to register — doors closing soon.
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#UntappedTalentSummit #PWD #NewGrads

Graphic promoting a virtual workshop titled “Turning Research Into Action: A Co-Design Workshop for New Grads.” Event date is March 5, 2026, from 12–2 PM EST. The workshop invites students and recent graduates with disabilities to co-create a resource for entering the workforce. CCRW 50th anniversary branding is shown, with a registration call to action.

🎓 Calling all college and university students and graduates with disabilities

Join CCRW for a virtual co-design workshop where your lived experience helps shape a practical resource for new grads entering the workforce.

🗓️ March 5, 2026 | 12-2PM ET
💻 Virtual Event

🔗 Register here: buff.ly/LP0MKyl

Three stacked images showing people who are blind or have low vision navigating public spaces using white canes and a guide dog. Overlaid text reads “White Cane Week, February 1–7, 2026,” alongside the CCRW logo.

Did you know only 31% of working-age Canadians with vision loss are employed full-time, compared to 65% of Canadians overall?

This White Cane Week, we recognize the white cane as a symbol of independence, not charity or pity + highlight the ongoing need for more accessible workplaces.

Source: CNIB

Graphic promoting The Untapped Talent Summit with a mountain background. Event schedule for February 10 from 1–3 PM is displayed. Sections include Kickoff and Introductions with welcome, keynote by Suzie Taka, and a break; Panel Discussion moderated by Ingrid Palmer with panelists Farshid, Angeli, and Chelsea; and Lightning Rooms and Closing, featuring sessions on how work works, using LinkedIn after graduating, and opening doors for graduates with disabilities, followed by closing remarks.

Just 1 week away! ⏰

The Untapped Talent Summit is happening February 10 from 1–3 PM, bringing together speakers, panelists, & lightning sessions focused on inclusive employment and the school-to-work transition for people with disabilities.

👉 Register now: buff.ly/DXr4wC0

#PWD #AccessibleCanada

Testimonial graphic featuring a smiling Black youth holding a folder. Text reads: “YAAACE has been committed to improving the lives of Black youth for nearly two decades. Thanks to CCRW’s detailed training with resumes, interview preparation, and micro-learning, each of our youth have successfully obtained jobs.” Attribution: Chris Apilan, North York, Ontario. CCRW logo appears in the top corner, with the hashtag #CCRWStories and the website ccrw.org.

This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re proud to share stories that highlight the power of community-driven support in advancing meaningful employment opportunities for Black youth.

Thank you to YAAACE, and to the young people whose achievements continue to inspire.

#CCRWStories #PWD #CommunityImpact

A speaker using sign language stands on stage, with another panelist seated in the background. Text on the image reads: “Today, stigma is understood as something much bigger than a label. It’s a social process that justifies unfair treatment.” The CCRW logo appears in the lower left corner.

📘 New Disability & Work Topics 101 blog post!

Stigma isn’t just about language or labels. It’s a social process that shapes attitudes, reinforces power imbalances, and justifies unfair treatment—especially for people with disabilities.

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#PWD #DisabilityInclusion

Graphic announcing launch of new free onboarding survey template by Untapped Talent powered by CCRW. It is available to download in both french and english, from toolkit.ccrw.org

We’ve added a new resource to our Disability Confidence Toolkit: the Accessible Onboarding Survey Template!

This free, downloadable tool helps organizations strengthen inclusive onboarding practices and support new employees.

Available in English and French.

👉 Download now at buff.ly/DGsB24B

A CCRW-branded “Did you know?” graphic featuring a stock photo of an Indigenous woman standing in an office setting, with colleagues working in the background. Overlaid text states that Indigenous populations have some of the highest disability rates of any demographic in Canada, yet their experiences remain underrepresented in research, labour market data, disability advocacy spaces, and employment policy design. The CCRW logo appears at the top, and a link to ccrw.org/trendsreport appears at the bottom.

Did you know?

Indigenous populations have some of the highest disability rates of any demographic in the country, yet their experiences remain underrepresented in research, labour market data, disability advocacy spaces, and employment policy design.

👉 Learn more
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A testimonial graphic featuring two people volunteering, smiling as they pack food items into cardboard boxes. Overlaid text reads: “The funds provided to the organization I volunteered at helped me get paid hours, and eventually I got a permanent position. I am forever grateful. Thank you so much for all you do for everyone in similar situations.” The quote is attributed to Sylvia from Surrey, British Columbia. The CCRW logo appears in the top right corner, with #CCRWStories and the website ccrw.org at the bottom.

💛 Thank you, Sylvia.

Your story reminds us why this work matters. We’re so grateful to have played a role in your journey — from volunteering, to paid hours, to a permanent position.

Thank you for trusting us and for sharing your experience.

#CCRWStories #InclusiveWorkplaces #PWD

A graduate is shown from behind wearing a black graduation cap with a red tassel, facing a bright, open background. Text on the image reads: “You need experience to get the job, but you need the job to get experience.” Below, larger text says: “You’re not unqualified. Experience grows when employers create opportunities for it.”

Let’s talk real barriers.🗣️

Many job seekers already bring skills, education, volunteering, and lived experience to the table, but those assets are often overlooked when hiring focuses narrowly on “years of experience.”

Inclusive hiring starts with opportunity.

#BarrierFreeWorkplace #PWD

Disability and Work Topics 101: What Is Stigma? | Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work Discover what stigma means, how it impacts employment for persons with disabilities, and practical steps to challenge stigma and discrimination in the workplace.

📝 New blog post now live

Stigma shapes how people with disabilities are perceived, and how barriers show up at work. Our latest blog breaks down what stigma is, how it operates, and why understanding it matters for employment inclusion.

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#DisabilityAndWork #PWD

One of the biggest barriers to disability inclusion isn’t intent — it’s knowing where to start.
We asked the disability and work community for their advice.

Here's what they had to say.

#DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #FutureOfWork #AccessibleWorkplaces #InclusionMatters #UntappedTalent

A construction worker wearing a hard hat and gloves carefully lays bricks at a job site. A text overlay reads, “The perception that people with disabilities aren’t capable of trades work is rooted in unfounded assumptions.” CCRW | CCRT logo appears in the bottom corner.

Too often, trades are viewed as purely physical. In reality, many disabilities are neither visible nor physical, many physical disabilities can be accommodated, and today’s trades require a wide range of skills, including digital and problem solving skills.

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Promotional graphic for the Untapped Talent Summit 2026. A mountain peak appears against a blue sky. Text reads “The Untapped Talent Summit,” “February 10,” “Panel Discussions,” and “Lightning Rooms.” Theme: “Disability Inclusion in Action: Navigating the School-to-Work Transition.” Website listed: untappedtalent.ca.

The #UntappedTalentSummit is back.

📅 February 10, 2026
📍 Virtual event

This year’s theme, "Disability Inclusion in Action: Navigating the School-to-Work Transition" explores how we can create more inclusive pathways to employment for people with disabilities.

🔗 Register now: buff.ly/4T1qnj2

A CCRW photo showing a former job seeker working at a computer in CCRW's Kitchener office. Overlaid text highlights the importance of equitable access to digital skills for workers with disabilities to compete equally in the labour market. The phrase “digital skills” is emphasized in a yellow callout, and the CCRW logo appears at the top.

From our Trends Report, Article 3 - From Divide to Inclusion:

Digital equity is not optional, it’s foundational to inclusive employment and workforce participation.

👉 Learn more in our Trends Report: buff.ly/qzxD3Zq

#PWD #AccessibleCanada #DigitalInclusion

A testimonial graphic from CCRW featuring a man wearing glasses working on a laptop at a desk. Overlaid text shares a quote about finding full-time employment as a new immigrant with a disability, with the name Yashpal Singh and location Toronto, Ontario displayed. The CCRW logo appears in the top right.

We’re grateful to Yashpal Singh for sharing his experience and trusting CCRW to be part of his employment journey.

Stories like Yashpal’s remind us why inclusive employment support matters. Thank you for letting us share your success.

#CCRWStories #PWD #AccessibleCanada

Promotional graphic for an upcoming online event. A smiling woman with glasses sits at a desk in an office setting, with the CCRW/CCRT logo in the top corner. Text reads: “Upcoming Event: Interview Skills for Job Seekers with Disabilities. January 27, 2026, 1–2 PM EST. Online via Zoom. Register on Untapped Talent.”

Confidence, clarity, and connection start here.

Join "Breaking Barriers: Interview Skills for Job Seekers with Disabilities" on January 27, 2026 via Zoom.

🗓️ Jan 27, 2026 | ⏰ 1–2 PM EST
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/fzUS3vu

#PWD #InterviewSkills #BarrierFreeCanada

Young person wearing headphones studies at a table, with a CCRW testimonial quote about gaining skills and succeeding in college.

We’re grateful to Gavin from Moncton, New Brunswick, for sharing his experience with CCRW. 💛

Thank you, Gavin, for trusting us to be part of your journey.

#CCRWStories #PWD #AccessibleCanada

A worker wearing a high-visibility orange safety vest stands at a job site. Overlaid text reads: “Did you know? People with disabilities are already part of the trades, yet they remain underrepresented, underserved, and invisible. Systemic barriers across education, employment, policy, and culture continue to limit their access and advancement.” CCRW logo appears at the top.

Persons with disabilities are already part of the skilled trades, yet systemic barriers continue to limit access and advancement.

Learn more in CCRW’s 2025 Trends Report, Article 2: Disability Inclusion in the Skilled Trades.
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#PWD #BarrierFreeTrades #AccessibleCanada

Dark blue graphic with fireworks, CCRW logo at the top, large text reading “2026 Happy New Year,” and the message “A new year, advancing opportunity for everyone.”

Happy New Year from CCRW.🌟

As we welcome 2026, we remain committed to advancing opportunity, inclusion, and meaningful employment for all. Here’s to continued progress in the year ahead.

Our offices will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow.

Christmas office closure announcement for CCRW. Office Closed from 24th Dec (Noon) to 28th Dec.

CCRW Offices will be closed for Christmas and Boxing Day, from noon on 24th December to 28th December. Services resume on 29th Dec!

Wishing everyone a joyous holiday!

Graphic featuring a testimonial from Fatima in Moncton, New Brunswick. Quote reads: "Working with CCRW has been a life-changing experience. Their support helped me gain confidence, develop new skills, and secure meaningful employment… They genuinely believed in my potential." CCRW logo is at the top and #CCRWStories with website link ccrw.org appears at the bottom.

Fatima from Moncton, described her time with CCRW as life-changing; gaining confidence, building skills, and moving into meaningful employment.

We’re honoured to have been part of her journey. 💜

#CCRWStories #PWD #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleCanada #BarrierFreeWorkplace

Blue graphic with decorative photo on top, and text below saying: Did you know? According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD), individuals with disabilities have a lower median income ($38,810) compared to those without disabilities ($46,080).

PWD have a lower median income ($38,810) compared to those without disabilities ($46,080). This income gap limits access to essential digital resources like high-speed internet, creating barriers to equal participation in the workforce.

Read more in our trends report: buff.ly/jKYp9gi

#PWD #CCRW

Graphic with title 'November Impact Report' with statistics regarding CCRW's performance

November Highlights: CCRW continued to make strides toward creating pathways to success for job seekers with disabilities across Canada.

These numbers tell stories of barriers broken and futures reimagined. Together, we’re building a more equitable workforce for all.

#InclusionMatters #PWD