Office of the Accessibility Commissioner

Three individuals on a running path. One of them is wearing a prosthetic leg. The text on the left reads: “Let’s work together to build a Canada without barriers”.

“Nothing Without Us” centres the voices of people with disabilities. Through the #ACA, we work with people with disabilities to understand their experiences and barriers.

Image of three smiling individuals in an office. From left to right: A man wearing a white, green and blue striped shirt, a woman with a prosthetic arm and wearing an orange hoodie, a man wearing a maroon short sleeved button up. Text on the left reads: Did you know that over 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over have a disability?

Did you know that over 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over have a disability? Advancing accessibility is crucial to creating barrier-free communities, workplaces and services for all Canadians.

Photo of Christopher Sutton at the AI in Regulation Conference.

Excellent discussions on the use of AI in regulatory settings. The implications for human rights and accessibility must remain a priority as they are utilized. We are committed to responsible approaches to AI in regulatory settings.

Accessibility benefits everyone. Let’s keep moving towards an Accessible Canada by 2040.

#AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion

A man is someone using a wheelchair up a ramp. The text on the left reads: “Accessibility benefits everyone”.

Accessibility is about removing barriers and creating opportunities for everyone. When we design services, spaces and information to be inclusive from the start, we build a society where people of all abilities can participate fully, and with dignity.

In case you missed it 👇

#Accessibility #AccessibleCanada #DigitalAccessibility

📅 Federally regulated organizations can join ESDC’s bilingual technical briefings on Feb 3, 5, 9 & 11, 2026 to learn about the new requirements and ask questions.

📧 Email edsc.lca.reglements-regulations.aca.esdc@servicecanada.gc.ca to register and request accessibility supports.

A man is wearing a headset with a microphone to use his cell phone in an office setting. The text on the left reads: “Discover the phase 1 of a new section on digital technologies”.

Phase 1 of a new section on digital technologies is now in force under the Accessible Canada Regulations, and will help to ensure accessible communications for all.

ℹ️ Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...

Learn more about how the removal of barriers helps everyone participate fully: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/individuals/...

#AccessibilityMatters #AccessForAll

When accessibility is built in from the start, everyone benefits.

A young man in a cafeteria is using a wheelchair. The text on the left reads: “When accessibility is built in from the start, everyone benefits.

January is a time to reflect on access, opportunity, and inclusion. Accessibility is not a one-time action. It's an ongoing commitment to ensuring people of all abilities can participate fully in our communities’ workplaces and public services.

On the left side of the image, the text in black reads on a white background: “The Accessible Canada Act mandates removing barriers across key areas.” On the right side of the image is a woman with Down syndrome wearing a neon yellow safety vest holding a clipboard.

By 2040, we aspire to a Canada where accessibility is the norm, not the exception.

Every step we take today brings us closer to workplaces and communities that are accessible, fair, and equitable for everyone.

Learn more about the Accessible Canada Act: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/individuals/...

Meaningful consultation with people with disabilities is the key to making lasting change. Watch our video to learn more: https://sbee.link/nrgycpxjhe  

A smiling group of individuals with disabilities are in a forest. They are wearing green shirts and gloves and holding trash bags. Text reads: Accessibility needs everyone working together to build a more inclusive Canada.

Achieving accessibility is a shared responsibility. Government, business, civil society and individuals each have a part in shaping meaningful progress.

Only by working together can we build a more inclusive and equitable Canada.

A smiling young girl at a community kitchen is holding a bag of red apples. Text reads: “Statement - Rights matter most in hard times”.

The cost of living is leaving people behind. This #HumanRightsDay, let’s treat access to the essentials of life as a matter of rights. We are stronger when everyone is included.

Read our statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

YouTube video by Canadian Human Rights Commission - CHRC Know Your Human Rights

#HumanRights shape our everyday experiences – from the choices we make to the responsibilities we share. This #HumanRightsDay, let’s celebrate all the ways human rights touch our lives, protect people, and make a fairer Canada: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmxg...

The webinar, called The Power of Accessible Communities, showed just how important #inclusion and #accessibility are. When everyone is included, people win and Canada wins.

To celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD), the Accessibility Commissioner Christopher T. Sutton was pleased to moderate a panel discussion hosted by the @rickhansenfdn.bsky.social.

Learn more about how to identify barriers to accessibility in your organization: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/individuals/...

Photo of Accessibility Commissioner Christopher T. Sutton at CCRW’s Disability and Work event.

Photo of Accessibility Commissioner Christopher T. Sutton and Leslie Church at CCRW’s Disability and Work event.

This week, the Accessibility Commissioner joined the @ccrworg.bsky.social's conference, which underscored the impact of #disability inclusion in Canada’s workplaces and its role in driving economic success.

Embedding disability inclusion into #workplaces across Canada is a win for everyone.

Now more than ever, we all need to work together to remove these barriers and fight #discrimination. Every person with a disability has the right to live with dignity, to take part and to fully belong in society.

#IDPD2025

This day is a reminder that #accessibility and inclusion are fundamental human rights. Yet many people with disabilities still face significant barriers every day.

A diverse group of people with disabilities moves confidently down a bright, modern hallway. The group includes individuals using wheelchairs, a person with a guide dog, and others walking with mobility aids. They are smiling, engaged, and carrying notebooks or folders. On the left side of the graphic, large text reads: “Statement – Advancing disability rights and building an accessible Canada starts with inclusion.”

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate the many ways people with disabilities strengthen our country. Read the joint statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

Happy #IDPD! I’m grateful for the leadership and perspectives of people with disabilities across our country. I’m committed to supporting a Canada where people with disabilities can participate fully and be valued. -CTS

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Happy #IDPD! Today we celebrate the many ways people with #disabilities strengthen our country. Accessibility and inclusion are fundamental human rights. Let’s work together to build an accessible Canada where everyone can thrive and live with dignity.

A group of four individuals in business casual attire are lined up facing the same direction. The text reads “1 in 4 people in Canada have a disability, visible or invisible”.

1 in 4 people in Canada have a disability, visible or invisible. #Accessibility helps everyone move, work, and connect without barriers.

A group of young people sitting together on a couch, smiling and gathered around a laptop. The group is diverse, including a person with a prosthetic leg. The text reads: ‘The Accessible Canada Act establishes a framework for accessibility’.

The Accessible Canada Act establishes a framework for accessibility. The Accessibility Commissioner is responsible for enforcing the Act and the Accessible Canada Regulations across workplaces, communities, and services. To learn more about the work we do, visit: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/our-work/pro...

Read our joint statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

Together, we can help shape a Canada where adequate, accessible, safe and affordable housing is within everyone’s reach. –CTS