Request TechDonate
Icon of a person waving
Health & Wellbeing

Health & wellbeing flourish with participation in everyday life.

Rooted in real challenges and guided by community voices, our health & wellbeing pillar charts a bold path to find lasting, inclusive solutions to overcome systemic barriers.

Interested in acquiring assistive technology?
Are you an occupational therapist?
A CanAssist client riding a mountain bike uphill using CanAssist assistive technology
Roadmap

With your commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we can create communities where everyone can enjoy their lives.

Partnering with us means investing in health and wellbeing solutions that go beyond simply getting by. Our approach breaks down barriers to create environments where everyone can truly thrive and live their fullest lives.

Solutions

Auditing, consulting, and hands-on support

Increasing accessibility in programming for organizations

Assistive technology

Individual and large-scale technology that empowers people to accomplish daily tasks and participate in activities

Community-led research and solutions

Actionable research for federal and provincial government, and private enterprise

Solutions in action

CanAssist engineering co-ops working in the shop

Tech Showcase

A selection of CanAssist technology videos

Tech Showcase
CanAssist's pedal-operated guitar strummer strapped over someone's shoulder

Guitar Strummer

Pedal-controlled accessible instrument

Guitar Strummer
A child with their parent, enjoying CanAssist's horseback riding simulator

Motivex

Innovative horse simulator for riders with disabilities

MiraColt
Challenge

People with disabilities face barriers to daily routines, social life, and recreation.

These barriers are not due to lack of interest or ability, but because systems, environments, and tools were not designed with accessibility needs in mind. By addressing these barriers, we can build the inclusive world we aspire to.

Quote

I live on my own, so independence is very important to me.

– CanAssist client

Vision

A world where daily activities, social events, and recreation are accessible and inclusive by default.

In an inclusive society, people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully in all aspects of life, with accessibility—physical, digital, and socio-cultural—seamlessly integrated into everyday experiences, ensuring everyone can belong, and thrive.

Objective

Address health disparities for people with disabilities.

Objective

Create conditions for people to thrive with dignity, purpose, and belonging

Objective

Recognize health as encompassing physical, social, mental, and community elements.

Objective

Provide access to inclusive recreation, mental health supports, and assistive technologies.

Let's do this.

Let’s start a conversation about how you can lead the way in improving accessibility and inclusion in your community, and beyond.