May 29th, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. From May 31 to June 6, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada.

National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May. This is an important time to celebrate and promote the:

  • Valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada
  • Work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
  • Ongoing efforts to become a more accessible and disability-inclusive Canada

This year’s National AccessAbility Week theme is “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”

WRDSB’s Commitment to Accessibility

The WRDSB prioritizes accessibility and disability inclusion in multiple ways, including:

  • Developing policies, procedures and practices that promote accessibility and inclusion
  • Building accessible learning and working environments
  • Ensuring individual accommodations meet the needs and provide the opportunity for every WRDSB student and employee to achieve success

Learn more about the WRDSB Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

Community Events

Independent Living Waterloo Region (ILWR) is hosting a 2026 NAAW Tradeshow & Conference at the Ken Seiling Museum. For more information on this event, visit this website: 2026 NAAW Tradeshow – Independent Living Waterloo Region

About the Event

  • Date: June 1 to June 2, 2026
  • Time:
    • Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Where: Ken Seiling Waterloo Regional Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON N2P 2R7

Registration

Admission is FREE however pre-registration is required for workshop and additional add-ons.

Join the Conversation on Social Media

We invite you to share your thoughts and ideas about accessibility on social media using #NAAW2026 to join the conversation.

Be sure to tag @wr_dsb on Instagram so we can amplify your posts.