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What we do

We increase accessibility and inclusion through innovation.

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We reimagine accessibility and inclusion through innovative solutions — working together with people, communities, and organizations to transform lives and build environments where everyone belongs. Leaders and changemakers come to us to co-create solutions that remove physical, digital, and socio-cultural barriers and expand opportunities. We collaborate to design solutions, technologies, programs, services, policies, and practices that advance accessibility across three key pillars of life: education, employment, and health & wellbeing.

Core services

CanAssist provides services in 4 key areas:

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Consulting & advisory

We provide consulting and advisory services to organizations to help them find solutions to increase accessibility and inclusion to create lasting and meaningful impact across their systems, technologies, and relationships.

Review of digital initiatives

Digital accessibility audits for websites, learning platforms, and internal systems.

Audit of employment programs

Employment system audits to identify barriers in hiring, onboarding, and advancement.

Organizational assessments

Organizational accessibility assessments across policies, practices, and workplace culture.

Community-based research & development

Research and design accessible products and services.

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Provide CanAssist's accessibility training & education

Through CanAssist’s accessibility education and training services, we raise awareness, share knowledge, and build skills related to disability, accessibility, and inclusion. By educating and empowering people across industries, we unlock potential and foster environments where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.

Inclusive workplace training

Equipping executives and human resource leaders and managers with skills to implement equitable hiring, onboarding, and career development practices.

Accessible education workshops

Helping educators and administrators design classrooms, curricula, and learning platforms that are inclusive for all students.

Organizational assessments

Engaging communities and organizations in accessibility awareness, digital inclusion, inclusive leadership, and systemic change.

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Design customized programs & initiatives

Through CanAssist’s accessibility education and training services, we raise awareness, share knowledge, and build skills related to disability, accessibility, and inclusion. By educating and empowering people across industries, we unlock potential and foster environments where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.

Workplace inclusion initiatives

Supporting skill development, social participation, and independence for individuals with disabilities.

Community inclusion programs

Partnering with organizations to create inclusive practices and culture change.

Education & awareness campaigns

Implementing inclusive curricula, accessibility workshops, and public engagement programs.

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Develop assistive technology

We develop innovative, one-of-a-kind assistive technologies that empower individuals and communities to overcome barriers and unlock potential in education, employment, and daily life. Unique, holistic, and practical, our solutions enhance independence and create lasting impact across physical, digital, and socio-cultural spaces.

Customized devices for individuals

Tailored solutions to support independence at home, work, and activities of daily living.

Devices with broad impact

Technology solutions that support groups or communities.

Digital accessibility tools

Software that enables accessible learning, work, and communication across platforms.

Integrated assistive technology programs

Combining hardware, software, and support strategies to meet unique individual and community needs.