06/04/2026
The Canadian Congress is proud to host today’s Lunch & Learn as part of National Accessibility Week.
Across Canada, we have delivered over 100 Lunch & Learn sessions—but this is the first ever dedicated specifically to accessibility.
That marks a shift in priority, leadership, and national awareness.
FEATURED VOICES YOU WILL HEAR
We are joined by respected leaders and practitioners in the accessibility space—bringing together policy expertise, lived experience, and organizational transformation insight.
These are voices actively shaping how accessibility is implemented across systems, workplaces, and communities.
WHY YOU MUST ATTEND (THE REALITY IN NUMBERS)
Because over 1.3 billion people globally live with some form of disability (WHO), representing one of the largest and most underserved populations in the world
Because global disability spending power is estimated in the multi-trillion-dollar range (commonly cited between $8–13 trillion USD), meaning inaccessible systems are directly leaving significant market value untouched
Because studies consistently show organizations lose billions annually in missed revenue and avoidable friction when digital platforms, services, and workplaces are not accessible
Because inaccessible design increases operational cost through rework, complaints, legal exposure, and employee disengagement
Because accessibility is now directly tied to competitive advantage in hiring, customer experience, and brand trust
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR PROFIT, PERFORMANCE & CORPORATE CULTURE
Accessibility is no longer a side initiative—it is a strategic business advantage.
Organizations that embed accessibility early reduce downstream costs, improve product usability, and expand their customer base without additional acquisition spend.
Inclusive design enhances employee engagement and retention because people perform better in environments that are designed for participation, rather than adaptation.
More importantly, accessibility improves decision quality at the leadership level. When barriers are visible and addressed, systems become clearer, simpler, and more scalable. That translates into stronger performance, stronger teams, and stronger outcomes.
REGISTER NOW at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0dsLvQDaRT6kk8PfsCENTw
The session is starting now.
Join immediately by clicking the link to participate live. If you cannot attend, register anyway—registration ensures you still receive access to the full recording and resources after the session.
Then share widely. Not selectively. Widely.
This is a leadership conversation.
A business conversation.
A national conversation.
Join us now.