National AccessAbility Week | #NAAW
Building a Strong, Accessible Canada
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!
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There are three ways for individuals, schools, communities, and workplaces across Canada to participate in NAAW, and you’re welcome to choose any or all of these self-directed activities. No matter how you choose to take part, you’ll be helping us spread awareness of accessibility and disability inclusion.
Activity #1: Watch a Virtual Presentation
Primarily geared towards school aged children, our virtual presentations feature inspiring speakers with disabilities who share their personal stories, achievements, and challenges. Our videos will go live during NAAW and you may watch them on your own or with a group at any time.
Activity #2: Organize a Buildathon
Are you interested in organizing a buildathon during NAAW? Funded by the Government of Canada, Clubs That Care Micro-grants supports youth leaders ages 15-30 in building affordable assistive technology for their community.
Successful applicants will:
- Receive a $3,000 micro-grant
- Engage 10 volunteers through build events
- Complete and deliver 20 assistive technologies to Canadians with disabilities
- Purchase tools, 3D printers, and supplies to host build events
- Be supported by Makers Making Change staff and fellow leaders across Canada
Read Niko’s Clubs That Care success story here(new window).
Activity #3: Join or Organize a Walk and Roll Event
Take a walk or roll in your neighbourhood with family, friends, classmates, colleagues, or on your own during NAAW, and reflect on accessibility where you live or work.
You can also choose from our growing list of public events taking place across Canada during NAAW:
- Coming soon!
Find more events happening during NAAW by visiting our events calendar(new window).
For additional events in New Brunswick, please visit the Premier’s Council on Disabilities website(new window).
Resources
Download our printable flyer here
About 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!
If you have any questions about NAAW activities, please email us at info@neilsquire.ca.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can take part in NAAW?
A: Anyone in Canada (or the world) can take part in NAAW. We’re spreading the word and hope to have people in every province and territory across Canada take part in some way.
Q: How can I take part in NAAW?
A: You can take part in NAAW in one of three ways:
- Watch a Virtual Presentation
- Organize a Buildathon
- Join or Organize a Walk and Roll Event
Q: Why do I need to sign up and pledge my commitment to celebrate NAAW?
A: By signing up and pledging your commitment to celebrate NAAW in advance it helps us track the impact of NAAW, and plan events across the country.
Q: When will the virtual presentations be available to watch?
A: The virtual presentations (in both English and French) will be hosted on YouTube and will be available to watch as soon as NAAW begins on the morning of May 31st. You may watch the presentations at any time you like during NAAW. The link to view the presentations will be email to everyone who signs up in advance, or via www.naaw.ca.
Q: How do I organize my own Walk and Roll?
A: Easy, just gather your family, friends, classmates, colleagues, or walk and roll on your own during NAAW, and reflect on accessibility where you live or work. It can be as simple as walking around your block, or to your neighbourhood park.
Q: Can I take part in multiple NAAW activities?
A: Yes! How about watching one of our virtual presentations and then going for a walk afterwards to reflect on what you’ve watched? This is an easy activity that offices or schools can take part in.
Q: Can I share what I do for NAAW on social media?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to use the following hashtags: #NAAW #NationalAccessAbilityWeek
