During National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) was proudly recognized in the House of Commons by Toronto—St. Paul’s MP and Parliamentary Secretary Leslie Church in celebration of CCRW’s 50th anniversary.

In her statement to the House, Leslie Church highlighted CCRW’s longstanding leadership in advancing accessible and inclusive employment opportunities for Canadians with disabilities.

Since 1976, CCRW has worked alongside job seekers, employers, community organizations, and partners across Canada to help remove barriers to employment and build more inclusive workplaces.

The recognition comes during National AccessAbility Week, a time dedicated to celebrating accessibility and inclusion while recognizing the ongoing work needed to create a more barrier-free Canada.

Celebrating National AccessAbility Week

CCRW is proud to celebrate National AccessAbility Week through events, community engagement, employer initiatives, and conversations focused on accessibility, disability confidence, and inclusive employment.

Explore how CCRW is celebrating NAAW across Canada:

Explore CCRW's NAAW Initiatives

50 Years of Breaking Barriers

This year marks CCRW’s 50th anniversary — five decades of supporting meaningful and equitable employment for people with disabilities across Canada.

Learn more about CCRW’s ongoing work and anniversary initiatives:

CCRW thanks Leslie Church for recognizing the importance of accessible and inclusive employment and for celebrating the impact of disability inclusion in communities across Canada.