A worker wearing a high-visibility orange safety vest stands at a job site. Overlaid text reads: “Did you know? People with disabilities are already part of the trades, yet they remain underrepresented, underserved, and invisible. Systemic barriers across education, employment, policy, and culture continue to limit their access and advancement.” CCRW logo appears at the top.

Persons with disabilities are already part of the skilled trades, yet systemic barriers continue to limit access and advancement.

Learn more in CCRW’s 2025 Trends Report, Article 2: Disability Inclusion in the Skilled Trades.
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Trends Report | Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work Our latest Trends Report, Future in Focus, offers essential perspectives on disability and work in Canada and delivers actionable, evidence-informed strategies from leading research and CCRW’s own…

New from CCRW: insights on disability inclusion in the skilled trades and the path toward a more accessible future.

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Selfie of Penote Rich a candidate supported by CCRW. 5 gold star testimony. CCRW Logo. Testimony: “Living with epilepsy made it tough to find a job in my field of electrical work—especially since many positions required a driver’s license, which I don’t have. But CCRW went above and beyond to help me find an opportunity that matched my skills. I landed a 3-month temporary role and was thrilled when my employer chose to keep me on the team!”

🌟 We’re incredibly grateful for the kind words from one of the amazing individuals we had the privilege to support.

Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you in your journey. Your resilience inspires us every day. 💙 #PWD #EpilepsyAwareness #BarrierFreeTrades

With demand outpacing supply, investing in apprenticeship programs and inclusive pathways is critical to Canada’s skilled trades future. We’re teaming up with Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to analyze trends and solutions.

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