2026 National AccessAbility Week Tradeshow & Conference

Celebrate National AccessAbility Week at this FREE 2-Day event at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Regional Museum. The event is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Social Development Partnerships Program. As well as the Life Made Accessible Committee, comprised of local municipalities and organizations (listed below). This year, the Theme set by The Government of Canada is "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada".

For the second year we’re bringing together another jam-packed schedule of innovators, professionals, creators, panelists and experts to showcase the latest in everything accessibility!

June 1, 2026, from11AM-7PM and June 2 2026, from 9AM to 4PM.

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

What can you find at the show?

• Technology Advancements

• Community Programming

• Employment Advice

• Recreational Sport Groups

• Accessible Supports & Products

• TFH Sensory Room

• Quiet Space

• Free Hearing Screening by Hear Canada

• FREE Accessible GRT shuttle running from Fairview Park Mall Station to Ken Seiling and back, both days!

• Motion Mobility Devices & Repair Clinic

• Specialty Workshops both days: ASL for Beginners, Artistic Workshops, Dance Workshops, and Direct Funding.

• Educational Panelist Presentations both days

• Food Trucks

• ASL Interpreters, CART Services, 3D guided map, and Sighted Guides.

• Audio/Enhancements for Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids, cochlear implants, or headphones with WaveFront Centre's App: BETTEAR (details below in FAQ)
• Light/Casual Attendant Care on-site

• Closing Ceremony Dance Party* at Tapestry Hall in Cambridge, ON, June 2, from 6pm-8pm.

• and FREE access to the museum's indoor galleries! (Outdoor Pioneer Village is not included in admission)

Come explore the tradeshow, where you can talk to businesses or professional’s one-on-one, learn about programs or support services offered in the community, see products and supports first-hand, and of course bond with the community of amazing people!

This event will include ASL interpreters and attendant services are available on-site. Offered services are light/casual.

*$5 Tickets in Advance for the Closing Ceremony at Tapestry Hall - all proceeds go to A Chance to Dance Charity - all-inclusive organization hosting dance parties for everybody! Tickets will be inclusive of any fees.

The Life Made Committee is comprised of: Independent Living Waterloo Region, The Region of Waterloo, City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, City of Cambridge, Canadian Hearing Services, KW Habilitation, KW AccessAbility, Community Support Connections, Extend-A-Family, Waterloo Region Family Network and Vision Loss Rehabilitation.

Info: Panelists will be presenting starting at 12PM, 2PM, 4PM and 6PM and will take place in the Theatre.

Info: Food will be available at the snack shack inside, and food trucks outside until 6pm.

Info: Workshops will be at 1PM, 3PM and 5PM and requires pre-registration. Workshops will take place in the Workshop 'A' space.

Info: Panelists will start presenting at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM and 2PM and will take place in the Theatre.

Info: Food is available at the snack shack inside, and food trucks outside until 3pm.

Info: Workshops will be at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM and will require pre-registration to attend. Workshops will take place in the Workshop 'A' space.

Info: Tapestry Hall is hosting A Chance to Dance, dance party for our closing ceremony. Tickets are only $5 available online. Come out and celebrate with an inclusive dance party not to be missed!

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