Neil Squire Society

CCRW Collaborative NAAW Event
2026-06-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | CCRW Ottawa, 130 Albert St (Varette Building), room 1103 (Floor 11), Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5G4, Canada
Event overview:
A collaborative NAAW event with CCRW, uOttawa Career Corner, La Cité, National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), and Neil Squire. We welcome jobseekers, students, community members, and employers to drop in and connect with services, supports, and employment resources in an open format.
Location & time:
📍 CCRW Ottawa, 130 Albert St (Varette Building), room 1103 (Floor 11), Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration form:
https://forms.gle/LdQiasfNcGGokFN86
What to expect:

Meet disability employment service providers
Explore job and career supports
Receive resume and employment guidance
Learn about community programs and services
Build connections with employers and partners
Celebrate National Accessibility Awareness Week
Lunch will be provided to you all

Rick Hansen Many In Motion Day
2026-06-02
During National AccessAbility Week, schools across Canada will come together to recognize the legacy of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour — and take a closer look at the barriers that still shape students’ everyday experiences.
Many In Motion Day is a national day of action designed to explore how accessibility shapes everyday experiences at school and beyond. It’s about noticing what works, understanding what doesn’t, and encouraging meaningful actions that help everyone belong.

Kick Off Event: Saint John, New Brunswick
2026-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Irving Oil Fieldhouse, 129 McAllister Drive, Saint John, NB, Canada
Please join Neil Squire Society and the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee for the National AccessAbility Week Kick Off event. This free event is open to anyone in the community who wishes to attend.

National AccessAbility Week 2026
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-06
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) 2026 takes place from May 31st to June 6th. It’s a time to promote accessibility and inclusion across Canada. This week recognizes the important contributions of people with disabilities and encourages efforts to remove barriers, creating a fair and welcoming society for everyone. Get involved and help support greater accessibility!
Communities, schools, and workplaces across Canada can all take part in three different ways:
Virtual Presentation
Watch a virtual presentation featuring inspiring speakers with disabilities who will share their personal stories, achievements, and challenges.
Buildathon
Receive funding and organize a build event where youth and community members will learn how to make assistive technology solutions.
Walk and Roll Event
Join or organize a neighborhood walk to show support and allyship for people with disabilities in their communities.

Ocean Wise Accessible Shoreline Cleanup
2026-05-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Devonian Harbour Park, 1929 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Ahead of National AccessAbility Week, join us on Saturday, May 30 for an accessible shoreline cleanup with OceanWise. Our Makers Making Change team will host a booth at Devonian Harbour Park in Vancouver, BC along with other local organizations. There will be accessible porta-potties, wheelchair accessible mats over uneven grassy terrain, and visual guides.
Bring your friends along to this free event, learn about accessibility, and participate in a shoreline cleanup.

KPU Accessibility Week Event
2026-05-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | KPU Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
Makers Making Change will be attending the KPU Accessibility Week Event. Organized by Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Entertainment Arts program and Including All Citizens, the university will open its doors to faculty, students, and the public to learn about accessibility. There will be presentations and demos for everyone to learn about.

Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI) 2026
2026-05-28 12:00 - 14:35 (America/Toronto)
The fourth Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI) takes place on May 28, 2026. The theme of this year’s Congress is “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”
CCDI 2026 will be held virtually and will feature a panel discussion themed “Building Canada Strong Through Inclusion: Accessibility as a Nation Building Strategy” and a new speaker series to share ideas and practical ways to make our communities and workplaces more accessible and inclusive. The Congress is free and open to the public.
The event will be hosted on Zoom, which is compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.1, Level AA. The event will offer English and French interpretation, American Sign Language (ASL), and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) interpretation, as well as English and French captioning. Registrants will also be able to access the event through a call-in option.
Please register through the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion website. For any additional questions or inquiries, please email the CCDI Mailbox.

Canada Wide Science Fair
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-05-29 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 0J2, Canada
Makers Making Change will be hosting a booth at the Canada Wide Science Fair. Witness the future of STEM through the eyes of our youth. From groundbreaking research to inventive solutions, each project at the CWSF is a window into the incredible potential of our nation’s young scientists.
For more information please visit here: https://cwsf-espc.ca/visit/

Skills Canada National Competition
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-29 | Enercare Centre, 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Makers Making Change is excited to be at the Skills Canada National Competition!
MMC will be hosting a Learn To Solder booth at this year’s Skills Canada National Competition where participants will have the opportunity to try soldering to complete a battery interrupter — a device used to help toys become more accessible and be paired with a an assistive switch.
Each year, more than 550 competitors from all regions of Canada come to SCNC to participate in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions. By providing a forum where Canadians can compete at the national level, SCNC provides hands-on work experience related to skilled trade and technology careers, on top of being visited by thousands of young students!

Neil Squire Info Session for PEI Transgender Network
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Have you heard of the Neil Squire Society?
They are a nationwide organization whose mission is economic and social inclusiveness for all people with disabilities. Their Creative Employment Options program helps people with disabilities develop the skills needed to achieve their employment goals.
Curious to learn more? The PEI Transgender Network will be holding a virtual information session with Kaisey Murnaghan, Job Developer with Neil Squire to talk more about how their program can support you on your employment journey!
Date: 27th May, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 7 PM ADT
Where: Online (No registration needed)
Meeting link: meet.google.com/avb-irmx-cae (new window)
Feel free to drop in and ask questions!

Assistive Technology Services Webinar
2026-05-27 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-05-20 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-05-13 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Find out how the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program, operated by Neil Squire, can benefit you and your employees. Join Marketing Manager, Nate Toevs, each week for a webinar on the following topics:

Workplace accommodations
Ergonomics
Assistive technology
Available resources
Funding options
Community supports programs
Product demonstrations

When: Wednesday, 12:30pm to 1:00pm.
Where: Online
Register Here
For more information please contact:
Nate Toevs
604.355.0578
natet@neilsquire.ca

NAAW Accessibility Expo: Empowering Communities
2026-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Venn Innovation, 770 St George Blvd, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Join CCRW’s NAAW Accessibility Expo for a free community event in recognition of National Accessibility Week. Neil Squire will be in attendance.
The NAAW Accessibility Expo: Empowering Communities will bring community members together for an afternoon of connection, learning, and conversation around accessibility and inclusion.
As part of National Accessibility Week, this event invites community members to explore resources, meet organizations committed to accessibility, and take part in meaningful conversations about building more inclusive communities.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Presented in partnership with Venn Innovation and Tech Connect, a program powered by Venn Innovation.

Inclusive Job Fair and Career Expo: Saint John, New Brunswick
2026-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal in Saint John, 333 Water St, Saint John, NB, E2L 0C5, Canada
This event brings together employers, job seekers, and community partners to promote accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce.

Why Attend?

Employers – Connect with a diverse talent pool and showcase inclusive hiring opportunities.
Job Seekers – Meet inclusive employers, explore job openings, and learn about workplace accommodations and supports.
Community Partners – Network with employers and job seekers while sharing valuable resources.

This event takes place one week before National AccessAbility Week.

Kootenay Rehab Equipment Expo
2026-05-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Castlegar & District Community Complex, 2101 6 Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3B2, Canada
Our team will be at the Rehab Equipment Expo in Castlegar. Clinicians and the public are welcome to attend.

Legislative Lunch: Fredericton, New Brunswick
2026-05-26 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Delta Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, NB, E3B 2H8, Canada
This event takes place one week before National AccessAbility Week.

Connecting the Dots (CTD) Lite Kelowna 2026
2026-05-26 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort
We will be at CNIB’s Connecting the Dots conference!
About the event
CTD Lite Kelowna is a boutique, community-driven edition of CNIB’s flagship Connecting the Dots conference. Designed to reflect the unique voices, strengths, and priorities of the region, CTD Lite creates an intimate, high-impact space where local leadership, lived experience, and innovation come together.
While our national flagship event convenes a broad cross-country audience, CTD Lite is intentionally staged as a reflection of the community itself—by the community, for the community. It amplifies local partnerships, regional employers, educators, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are actively shaping accessibility in their own backyard.
This year’s theme, “Our Community: Shaping the Lens,” invites us to examine how we see opportunity, leadership, and possibility—centering lived experience and collective action as catalysts for change.

BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Holland Plaza, 13428 Old Yale Rd, Surrey, BC, V3T 3C7, Canada
Equal Access Collective is organizing a BC Walk and Roll Accessibility Parade followed by a Community Festival.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: May 24, 2026

Location: Outside Holland Plaza → Surrey City Hall Plaza

Parade Start: 1 PM PST

Community Festival: 2PM – 4PM PST

PLEASE NOTE
This is a Walk & Roll parade only. No cars or motorized floats are permitted. The only motors allowed are mobility devices such as power chairs or scooters.
On-site registration begins May 24th – 11am on Old Yale Road & University Drive (the starting area of the parade).
Register here: https://www.equalaccesscollective.ca/bc-walk-participant-registration

BCIT Biomedical Engineering Student Build
2026-05-23 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver)
Makers Making Change joins BCIT Biomedical Engineering students to build adapted joysticks for community members with disabilities.

GF Strong Recreation Resource Fair
2026-05-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, 4255 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2G9, Canada
Makers Making Change will be attending the GF Strong Recreation Resource Fair.

Lunch and Learn: Virtual
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Neil Squire Society, Burnaby, 400-3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P9, Canada
Join Marketing Manager, Nate Toevs, for a webinar on assistive technology, ergonomics, and the services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation.
Topics include:

Workplace accommodations
Ergonomics
Assistive technology
Available resources
Funding options
Community supports programs
Product demonstrations

When: The 3rd Thursday of every second month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
Where: Zoom
Register today and learn more about the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program, operated by Neil Squire. Lunch is not provided at our virtual sessions.
Register Here
For more information please contact:
Nate Toevs
604 355 0578
natet@neilsquire.ca
*The WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Lunch and Learn is only available to residents of British Columbia.

Transition Resource Fair
2026-05-21 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | Greg Moore Youth Centre, 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
We will be at the Transition Resource Fair for students of diverse abilities, hosted by The Inclusion Action Committee. The purpose of the Transition Fair is to connect students with community resources which will help them make a successful transition from high school to adulthood. Focus areas include access, education, employment, health, wellness and leisure.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day
2026-05-21
It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments.

Volunteer Burnaby: Lougheed Volunteer Fair 2026
2026-05-15 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lougheed Mall, 9855 Austin Rd, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Come chat with our Makers Making Change program at the Burnaby Volunteer Fair! Volunteer Burnaby invites you to meet inspiring organizations and discover how you can make a difference.

CIBC Corporate Event with MMC
2026-05-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton)
MMC will be hosting a private build for CIBC in Edmonton.

Nanaimo Career & Education Expo
2026-05-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Island University, 900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services will be at the Nanaimo Career & Education Expo. Join us at the Nanaimo Career & Education Expo and visit all the amazing exhibitors who are joining us. See what employers are hiring for, learn about career programs, and enter or extend your education with post-secondary institutes.

TD Vancouver Build with MMC
2026-05-13 11:15 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver)
MMC joins TD Bank Vancouver to build assistive switches for community members with disabilities.

MOSAIC’s 14th Annual Job Fair
2026-05-12 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 1B6, Canada
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services will be attending MOSAIC’s 14th Annual Job Fair.
Join us for MOSAIC’s 14th Annual Job Fair, where top employers are looking for diverse and talented individuals like you. Whether you’re starting fresh or taking the next step in your career, this is your chance to network, explore opportunities, and find the right fit for your skills and aspirations!

Abbotsford Career & Education Expo
2026-05-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Abbotsford Curling Club, 2555 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
WorkBC Assistive Technology Services will be attending the Abbotsford Career & Education Expo. Join us at the Abbotsford Career & Education Expo and visit all the amazing exhibitors who are joining us.
See what employers are hiring for, learn about career programs, and enter or extend your education with post-secondary institutes.
