Career Development for Students with Disabilities
Through targeted year-round programming like National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), York provides students with disabilities the tools, resources and connections they need to confidently navigate their career journeys and thrive in inclusive workplaces
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NAAW 2026 is here
Join the National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2026 event series, taking place May 25 to June 5, featuring interactive events that explore accessibility in action across careers and workplaces. Through hands-on soft skills training, workshops on job search and self-advocacy and opportunities to network, you’ll join students, staff, faculty and employers coming together to share ideas, build skills and advance inclusion on campus and beyond.
Discover new perspectives, connect with accessibility-minded employers and gain practical tools to support your career journey.
What is National AccessAbility Week?
National AccessAbility Week raises awareness for accessibility and inclusion in the workplace and beyond, celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities and promotes breaking down barriers to create more inclusive spaces. NAAW happens annually during the last week of May and includes various events that highlight and support accessibility initiatives.
NAAW also aims to prepare students for the workforce and teaches them how to navigate their future careers. This includes providing information about disclosure best practices, connecting students with inclusive employers and helping everyone learn to be a better ally. See resources from our events in 2025.
York hosts National AccessAbility Week in conjunction with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW).
Resources: Navigating Your Career Journey
Transitioning from the classroom to the workplace can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Discover resources designed to help you prepare for your career and support your unique needs as a student with a disability.
The Co-op & Career Centre provides support at every stage of your employment journey. Students can book one-on-one career advising appointments for personalized guidance tailored to their goals. You can also explore a range of equity resources or connect with a career advisor to get answers to your job-related questions.
Experiences from the Canadian workplace: Meet Ellie Rebarbar
We sat down with Ellie, a fourth‑year Bachelor of Business Administration student, who spoke about her diverse career journey including experiences in retail, consulting, student clubs at York and more!
About the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to easing the transition into the workforce for people with disabilities. CCRW provides a range of services including job search assistance, workshops and employment opportunities. They also offer incentives for employers to hire students with disabilities and spearhead initiatives that focus on disability awareness, autism alliance and National AccessAbility Week.
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If you would like to participate in National AccessAbility Week events, access past resources or have any questions, reach out to Angela Lecompte.
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