IWB Autism Awareness Celebration | Education

Autism Awareness — a national moment to elevate inclusion, strengthen accessibility, and expand economic opportunities for women with disabilities across Canada. IWB is proud to host a powerful event focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, mentorship, and economic empowerment for women with disabilities, including immigrant, refugee, and racialized women.

Women with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to full participation and leadership in Canada. Many experience:

• Higher unemployment and underemployment
• Gender‑based violence
• Limited entrepreneurship opportunities
• Social isolation
• Digital accessibility barriers
• Underrepresentation in leadership

These challenges demand bold, inclusive solutions — and that is the heart of IWB’s mission.

IWB empowers women with disabilities — especially immigrant and refugee women — through accessible entrepreneurship training, leadership development, mentorship, and peer‑support networks.
Through inclusive education and community partnerships, we help women build economic independence, confidence, and long‑term success.

To strengthen the economic security, safety, and leadership capacity of women with disabilities through accessible entrepreneurship training, mentorship, peer‑support circles, and anti‑violence resources.

• Business Planning
• Digital Literacy
• Marketing & Branding
• Financial Literacy

• Led by trained facilitators
• Trauma‑informed support
• Culturally safe environment
• Inclusive of GBV survivors and 2SLGBTQI+ participants

• Women with disabilities
• Immigrant and refugee women
• Community leaders
• Accessibility advocates
• Entrepreneurs and aspiring founders
• Allies committed to inclusion and economic empowerment

This event strengthens Canada’s commitment to inclusive economic growth, gender equality, and accessible entrepreneurship. By empowering women with disabilities, we build a future where every woman has the opportunity to lead, create, and thrive.