2026 National AccessAbility Week Tradeshow & Conference

Schedule

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum | Kitchener, ON

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A tradeshow geared towards providing resources, education, programs, workshops and more for those with every kind of accessibility need.
About this Event

Celebrate National AccessAbility Week at this FREE 2 Day event at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Regional Musuem.

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 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
  • Mobility Devices & Repair Clinic
  • Specialty Workshops
  • Keynote Speaker & Advocate: Tori Hunter
  • Educational Panelist Presentations
  • Food Trucks
  • Closing Ceremony Dance Party*
  • and FREE acess to the galleries with pre-registration.

Come explore the tradeshow, where you can talk to buisnesses or professionals 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$ Ticket 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 every body!


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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday June 1, 2026 - Doors Open
πŸ•‘: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Welcome Ceremony with MP Kelly DeRidder
πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Educational Panelists Begin

Info: Panelists will be presenting starting at 12PM, 2PM, 4PM and 6PM


πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Food is Served

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


πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Workshops Begin

Info: Workshops will be at 1PM, 3PM and 5PM and requires pre-registration


πŸ•‘: 07:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Closed
πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Tuesday June 2, 2026 - Doors Open
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Educational Panelists Begin

Info: Panelists will start presenting at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM and 2PM


πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Food is Served

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


πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Workshops Begin

Info: Workshops will be at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM and will require pre-registration to attend.


πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Doors Close
πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing Ceremony* at Tapestry Hall in Cambridge, ON

Info: Tapestry Hall is hosting A Chance to Dance, dance party for our closing ceremony. Tickets are only $5 either online ahead of time or CASH at the door. Come out and celebrate with an inclusive dance party not to be missed!


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Where is it happening?

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Canada

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