National AccessAbility Week Events 2026


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National AccessAbility Week Event Series

May 25 to June 5, 2026

Build confidence. Expand possibilities.

National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) at York brings together students, staff, faculty and employers to explore accessibility in the workplace. Hosted by Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in collaboration with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW), this year’s programming is designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your voice and take meaningful steps toward your future. 

Through interactive skill-building, practical sessions on navigating the job search and self-advocacy, and opportunities to connect with inclusive employers, NAAW 2026 offers practical ways to grow your skills and move forward with clarity. From real-world insights to hands-on experiences like the Empowering Access: Career Resource Fair, the week creates space to learn, ask questions and gain momentum. 

Why attend NAAW 2026?

Hoping to expand your circle?

Meet community partners, peers, faculty, staff and employers committed to inclusive hiring and supportive, accessible workplace practices. 

Looking to strengthen your skillset?

Take part in sessions focused on networking, elevator pitches, workplace accommodation and disability disclosure.

Interested in what’s available to you?

Discover supports, services and opportunities at the Career Resource Fair.  

Want to advocate for yourself with confidence? 

Learn strategies to navigate accessibility and inclusion in both academic and workplace settings.  

Still deciding if it’s for you?

It is! All events are open to the York community. Drop-in, explore and take what you need. 

Event Highlights

Where career readiness meets accessibility, featuring interactive sessions, open conversations and meaningful networking. 

Keep an eye on this page for virtual events taking place between June 1 and 5.

Empowering Access: Career Resource Fair

May 27 | 8:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. | Second Student Centre

This full-day event explores accessibility in the workplace. Through skills-focused workshops, candid discussions on disclosure and accommodations and immersive VR experiences, you can engage with real-world scenarios and build practical strategies for navigating your career. 

The day also includes opportunities to network directly with employers and support organizations, ask questions and gain insight into finding and creating inclusive work environments.

Join the event

  • CCRW
  • TTC
  • Public Service Commission of Canada / Government of Canada - Toronto Regional Office
  • Enabled Talent
  • York University Co-op and Career Centre
  • Specialisterne
  • Epilepsy Toronto employment services
  • CNIB Come to work program
  • Service Canada
  • Surry’s Place 
  • Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
     

Take part. Win big.

 

Attend the Empowering Access: Career Resource Fair on May 27 and you could walk away with more than just new insights. York students can enter a prize draw for a chance to win. To enter, register for the event and check in on-site by scanning the QR codes posted around the Second Student Centre. 

Prizes include:

  • One (1) Tuition Waiver valued at $500 CAD
  • Three (3) York University Bookstore Giftbags valued at $150 CAD each

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

Accessibility supports such as ASL interpretation, closed captioning and note-taking are available upon request. If you have questions or would like to request additional accommodations, please reach out to Angela Lecompte for assistance.


Virtual AccessAbility Series

Simple Changes With Big Impacts

June 2 | 1 - 2 p.m.

You’ll learn about different types of accommodations, how they support both employees and employers and why accessibility benefits everyone. Whether you’re getting ready for your future career or just curious about how inclusive workplaces actually work, this session offers practical examples, real-world insight and plenty of useful takeaways you can bring with you into the workforce. 

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Exploring a Disability Confident Workplace

June 3 | 1 - 2 p.m.

This session will go over what a disability confident workplace is and five practical steps to getting there.

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Experiences from the Canadian workplace: Meet Cheyenne Schmidt-Harlick

We spoke with Cheyenne, a fourth-year student at York about her diverse professional journey, her involvement within Indigenous spaces and how accessibility and advocacy shape her professional life.