CanadianSME and Enabled Talent Launch Enable Accessibility Canada Inc.

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New national platform will advance accessibility, amplify disability leadership and celebrate the people building a more inclusive Canada TORONTO, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CanadianSME, a national platform supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-…

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New national platform will advance accessibility, amplify disability leadership and celebrate the people building a more inclusive Canada

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TORONTO, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CanadianSME, a national platform supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses, has partnered with Enabled Talent, a Canadian accessibility and inclusive workforce technology company, to launch Enable Accessibility Canada Inc. The new national initiative will advance accessibility, champion disability inclusion and celebrate the achievements of Canadians with disabilities. Through storytelling, thought leadership and national recognition, it will amplify lived experiences, recognize organizations driving meaningful change and inspire institutions across Canada to create a more accessible and equitable future.

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Enable Accessibility Canada will launch with three flagship initiatives: the Enable Accessibility Podcast, Enable Accessibility Magazine and Enable Accessibility Awards. Together, they will create a national platform dedicated to accessibility, disability leadership, inclusive innovation and the stories helping transform Canada.

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According to Statistics Canada’s 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, approximately 8 million Canadians aged 15 and older—27% of that population—reported having one or more disabilities. Enable Accessibility Canada will support Canada’s accessibility priorities by raising awareness, sharing lived experiences, celebrating innovation and recognizing measurable progress.

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Enable Accessibility Podcast

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The Enable Accessibility Podcast will feature conversations with entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers, policymakers, employers, athletes, artists, educators, innovators and community leaders advancing accessibility and inclusion. Accessibility will be incorporated from the beginning through captions, transcripts, accessible digital formats and, where available, sign-language interpretation. Episodes will explore employment, entrepreneurship, technology, artificial intelligence, education, public policy, leadership and lived experience.

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Enable Accessibility Magazine

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Enable Accessibility Magazine will feature the people, organizations and ideas advancing accessibility, disability inclusion and inclusive innovation. It will highlight entrepreneurs, students, professionals, researchers, educators, employers, innovators and community organizations creating meaningful impact. The magazine will also share insights and promising practices related to accessible employment, inclusive hiring, assistive technology, artificial intelligence, workplace innovation, entrepreneurship, education and public policy.

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Enable Accessibility Awards

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The Enable Accessibility Awards will recognize individuals, businesses, institutions and community organizations advancing accessibility and inclusion across Canada.

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Award Categories Include:

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• 40 Under 40 Accessibility Leaders 
• Top Accessible Businesses 
• Inclusive Employer Awards
• Accessibility Innovation Awards
• Disability Leadership Awards
• Community Impact Awards
• Emerging Entrepreneur Awards 
• Additional awards across business, education, healthcare, technology, government and community leadership