CCRW

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Supporting job seekers with disabilities and employer across Canada to create a more disability inclusive workforce.

Poster for webinar on March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST for a free virtual webinar on building a culture of belonging for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) employees.
Poster for webinar on March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST for a free virtual webinar on building a culture of belonging for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) employees.
Promotional graphic for a CCRW virtual webinar titled “Navigating Employment as a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Job Seeker in B.C.” taking place March 18, 2026 from 1:00–2:30 PM EDT. The graphic features an illustration of an ear wearing a hearing device and notes that live captions are available.
Promotional graphic for an upcoming Untapped Talent webinar titled “Using Generative AI to Support Learning for Work.” The design features a smartphone displaying a chatbot icon with the text “Ask AI for career support.” Event details read March 11, 2026, from 1–2 PM EDT, with registration at untappedtalent.ca.
Photo of a Black professional woman looking out a window. Overlaid text reads: “Inclusive employment means building workplaces where Black workers with disabilities are not just included, but valued and empowered.” CCRW logo appears in the top corner.
A young professional smiling while standing in a workplace setting. Overlaid text reads: “Did you know? Neurodiversity is just one aspect of normal human difference. Neurotypical norms often go unquestioned in today’s workplaces, creating barriers for neurodivergent jobseekers and workers.” The CCRW logo appears in the top corner, with a link to ccrw.org/trendsreport at the bottom.
Testimonial graphic featuring a professional portrait of a woman in business attire holding a document during an interview. Text reads: “With CCRW’s support, my job search improved so much, and I realized I’m actually great in interviews! They also supported me in orienting on Canadian workplace culture. Now I’ve landed a job, and I’m excited to begin this new chapter!” Attribution: Joy, Moncton, New Brunswick. CCRW logo appears in the top corner, with the hashtag #CCRWStories and the website ccrw.org.
Silhouetted family members holding hands in front of a blue sky. Text resets Family Day, February 16th, 2025. CCRW logo above text.
Promotional graphic for an Untapped Talent webinar titled “Using Generative AI to Support Learning for Work.” The image features a glowing AI chip inside a futuristic blue circuit board design. Event details read: March 11, 2026, from 1–2 PM EDT. Registration available at untappedtalent.ca.
Sylvia standing in a room with a group of people lined up side by side, posing together during a group meeting or workshop.
Promotional graphic for The Untapped Talent Summit. A snow-covered mountain with climbers in the foreground. Text reads: “Disability Inclusion in Action. The Untapped Talent Summit. Navigating the School-to-Work Transition. February 10, 1–3 PM ET. untappedtalent.ca.”
Graphic promoting a virtual workshop titled “Turning Research Into Action: A Co-Design Workshop for New Grads.” Event date is March 5, 2026, from 12–2 PM EST. The workshop invites students and recent graduates with disabilities to co-create a resource for entering the workforce. CCRW 50th anniversary branding is shown, with a registration call to action.
Three stacked images showing people who are blind or have low vision navigating public spaces using white canes and a guide dog. Overlaid text reads “White Cane Week, February 1–7, 2026,” alongside the CCRW logo.
Graphic promoting The Untapped Talent Summit with a mountain background. Event schedule for February 10 from 1–3 PM is displayed. Sections include Kickoff and Introductions with welcome, keynote by Suzie Taka, and a break; Panel Discussion moderated by Ingrid Palmer with panelists Farshid, Angeli, and Chelsea; and Lightning Rooms and Closing, featuring sessions on how work works, using LinkedIn after graduating, and opening doors for graduates with disabilities, followed by closing remarks.
Testimonial graphic featuring a smiling Black youth holding a folder. Text reads: “YAAACE has been committed to improving the lives of Black youth for nearly two decades. Thanks to CCRW’s detailed training with resumes, interview preparation, and micro-learning, each of our youth have successfully obtained jobs.” Attribution: Chris Apilan, North York, Ontario. CCRW logo appears in the top corner, with the hashtag #CCRWStories and the website ccrw.org.
A speaker using sign language stands on stage, with another panelist seated in the background. Text on the image reads: “Today, stigma is understood as something much bigger than a label. It’s a social process that justifies unfair treatment.” The CCRW logo appears in the lower left corner.
Graphic announcing launch of new free onboarding survey template by Untapped Talent powered by CCRW. It is available to download in both french and english, from toolkit.ccrw.org
A CCRW-branded “Did you know?” graphic featuring a stock photo of an Indigenous woman standing in an office setting, with colleagues working in the background. Overlaid text states that Indigenous populations have some of the highest disability rates of any demographic in Canada, yet their experiences remain underrepresented in research, labour market data, disability advocacy spaces, and employment policy design. The CCRW logo appears at the top, and a link to ccrw.org/trendsreport appears at the bottom.
A testimonial graphic featuring two people volunteering, smiling as they pack food items into cardboard boxes. Overlaid text reads: “The funds provided to the organization I volunteered at helped me get paid hours, and eventually I got a permanent position. I am forever grateful. Thank you so much for all you do for everyone in similar situations.” The quote is attributed to Sylvia from Surrey, British Columbia. The CCRW logo appears in the top right corner, with #CCRWStories and the website ccrw.org at the bottom.
A graduate is shown from behind wearing a black graduation cap with a red tassel, facing a bright, open background. Text on the image reads: “You need experience to get the job, but you need the job to get experience.” Below, larger text says: “You’re not unqualified. Experience grows when employers create opportunities for it.”
A construction worker wearing a hard hat and gloves carefully lays bricks at a job site. A text overlay reads, “The perception that people with disabilities aren’t capable of trades work is rooted in unfounded assumptions.” CCRW | CCRT logo appears in the bottom corner.
Promotional graphic for the Untapped Talent Summit 2026. A mountain peak appears against a blue sky. Text reads “The Untapped Talent Summit,” “February 10,” “Panel Discussions,” and “Lightning Rooms.” Theme: “Disability Inclusion in Action: Navigating the School-to-Work Transition.” Website listed: untappedtalent.ca.
A CCRW photo showing a former job seeker working at a computer in CCRW's Kitchener office. Overlaid text highlights the importance of equitable access to digital skills for workers with disabilities to compete equally in the labour market. The phrase “digital skills” is emphasized in a yellow callout, and the CCRW logo appears at the top.
A testimonial graphic from CCRW featuring a man wearing glasses working on a laptop at a desk. Overlaid text shares a quote about finding full-time employment as a new immigrant with a disability, with the name Yashpal Singh and location Toronto, Ontario displayed. The CCRW logo appears in the top right.
Promotional graphic for an upcoming online event. A smiling woman with glasses sits at a desk in an office setting, with the CCRW/CCRT logo in the top corner. Text reads: “Upcoming Event: Interview Skills for Job Seekers with Disabilities. January 27, 2026, 1–2 PM EST. Online via Zoom. Register on Untapped Talent.”
Young person wearing headphones studies at a table, with a CCRW testimonial quote about gaining skills and succeeding in college.
A worker wearing a high-visibility orange safety vest stands at a job site. Overlaid text reads: “Did you know? People with disabilities are already part of the trades, yet they remain underrepresented, underserved, and invisible. Systemic barriers across education, employment, policy, and culture continue to limit their access and advancement.” CCRW logo appears at the top.
Dark blue graphic with fireworks, CCRW logo at the top, large text reading “2026 Happy New Year,” and the message “A new year, advancing opportunity for everyone.”
Christmas office closure announcement for CCRW. Office Closed from 24th Dec (Noon) to 28th Dec.
Graphic featuring a testimonial from Fatima in Moncton, New Brunswick. Quote reads: "Working with CCRW has been a life-changing experience. Their support helped me gain confidence, develop new skills, and secure meaningful employment… They genuinely believed in my potential." CCRW logo is at the top and #CCRWStories with website link ccrw.org appears at the bottom.
Blue graphic with decorative photo on top, and text below saying: Did you know? According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD), individuals with disabilities have a lower median income ($38,810) compared to those without disabilities ($46,080).
Graphic with title 'November Impact Report' with statistics regarding CCRW's performance
Debbie Irish seated on a panel at the APEC HR Development Working Group in Lima, Peru, with four other speakers and a presentation screen behind them.
Dark navy background. At the top is the logo UntappedTalent. Below, in white hand-written style text, is “Working at”. Under that is the cube-shaped logo of CoLab, followed by the word “COLAB” in bold white type. Beneath the logo is a short yellow brush-stroke underlining CoLab
A smiling woman with glasses sits at her home office desk, holding a small fluffy dog on her lap. Two computer monitors and a bulletin board filled with notes and photos are behind her. The CCRW logo appears at the top, and the text reads: “International Day of Persons with Disabilities.”
Woman sitting on the floor with her laptop working from home. Did you know graphic: Workplace accommodations are not solely for people with disabilities. Organizations frequently offer a wide variety of employees workplace adjustments, including flexible work hours, remote or hybrid working arrangements, the provision of childcare benefits etc.
A promotional graphic for the “Disability & Work in Canada (DWC) 2025 Conference.” The background shows attendees seated at round tables during the 2023 conference, eating and talking. The DWC multicoloured logo appears at the top, with text that reads “DWC – Disability & Work in Canada – 2025 Conference.” A yellow badge says “Tickets Still Available.” At the bottom, event details read “December 1st–2nd · The Westin Ottawa · 8AM–4:30PM,” along with the website ccrw.org/dwc-initiative.
Image of employer and employee with text '76% of employees with disabilities do not feel that their workplace culture is fully supportive or inclusive, which can deter them from disclosing and requesting accommodations.'
Graphic showing October Impact report of CCRW
Poster for Untapped Talent Summit on Feb 10, 2026
Graphic of a woman with the text: According to the IWH, a fully inclusive Canada could yield benefits up to $422.7 billion, or up to 22.0% of Canadian GDP in the year 2027.
Two people wearing traditional Indigenous clothing stand side by side. One person holds a hand drum at their side. Text on the image reads: “Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. November 2025. CCRW | CCRT.” The design features a sunrise graphic symbolizing strength and connection.
CCRW testimonial graphic. Childhood educator with a group of happy kids playing. Quote reads: Today I'm proud to be working a s a childhood educator, and I owe that to CCRW. Their program doesn't just open doors, it transforms lives." - Farah, Moncton. CCRW logo top right.
Photo of press conference for launch of Autism@Work with 4 members from different organisations at the press briefing table, and one person standing behind a podium
CCRW testimonial graphic. Man looking out window with dark overlay and testimony text that reads "Through CCRW I found hope again. Today, I received the offer I was waiting for. I'm excited to start my employment on Monday September 29." - Chukwuebuka. CCRW logo top right
CCRW testimony graphic. Two people shaking hands with dark overlay and text that reads Jennifer's testimony: "CCRW's staff went with me to meet the store manager and the next day I had the job! I am so happy to be working again!" CCRW logo.
Purple graphic with CCRW Logo that reads Light It Up for NDEAM
Poster for world sight day, with a photo of a woman squinting into her phone screen
NDEAM event graphic for co-hosted webinar by CCRW and Auticon Canada. Company logos. "Networking for Neurodivergent and Disabled Talent" Speakers: Linda Brown, CCRW Ali Dussault, Auticon Tonie Minhas, Auticon Jessican Gallant, NBCC Student and Community Advocate Register at www.untappedtalentca
Celebratory social graphic for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). CCRW candidates and staff in CCRW Kitchener office. CCRW Logo.
4 people at Parliament standing together raising the Deaf flag
Photo of an ASL interpreter on top, with the text International Week of Deaf People: 22-28 September, 2025 on the bottom.
Graphic with the text 'Did you know? According to TD Canada, narrowing the labour market gap between persons with disabilities and the general population could create nearly 450,000 new jobs over 2020-2030. '
Office boardroom desk and chairs with dark blue event graphic box that reads Disability Confident Built Environment Webinar. 1-2PM EDT September 17th 2025, Virtual via Zoom. Register on untappedtalent.ca CCRW & Rick Hansen Logo
Graphic with Image of a person wiping a surface on the left, with the text 'In the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, over one-third (36%) of people with disabilities reported feeling disadvantaged in employment due to their disability.' next to them
Former CCRW candidate seated at a computer in brightly lit CCRW Kitchener office. CCRW Logo. Event graphic for Accessible Digital Marketing webinar happening September 9th, from 1-2PM ET. Virtual on Zoom. Register at www.untappedtalent.ca
Image of a woman with a sad expression, with the text The prevalence of mental health-related disabilities increased more than any type, growing 3 percentage points between 2017 and 2022