Funded research project database
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Discover the latest work advancing accessibility in Canada with our searchable databases!
The Funded research projects database makes it easier for you to access all the cutting-edge research we funded through our grants and contributions program. Their findings will keep you informed on the latest best practices on accessibility, and help you to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility.
Explore our database to learn about the innovative research projects that inform the development of accessibility standards. You can search and filter to quickly find the information you need.
We’re committed to keeping you informed about the latest research projects. We will add new information to the database as it becomes available. We encourage you to visit regularly for the most current updates.
| Title | Priority areas | Status | Recipient | Start year | Completed year |
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| Mapping Representation and Barriers to Participation by People with Disabilities in the Screen-Based Media and Broadcasting Sectors |
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Underway | Disability Screen Office | 2024 | Not applicable |
| Reducing Risk of Damage to mobility devices during air travel and determining safe slopes for passenger vessel gangways |
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Underway | University Health Network | 2024 | Not applicable |
| Accessibility and Inclusion Competencies as a Culture-Building Tool for Inclusive Workplaces |
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Underway | Canadian National Institute for the Blind | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Accessibility Futurisms: Analyzing Access through a Disability Justice Modality |
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Underway | The Youth Project Society of Nova Scotia | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Accessibility of the Canadian Emergency Alerts: Study of Unmet Needs |
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Underway | Neil Squire Society | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Accessible Canada, Accessible World: Co-creating a Global Standards Community |
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Completed | Ontario College of Art and Design University | 2023 | 2025 |
| Accessible Indoor Air in the Built Environment |
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Underway | Environmental Health Association of Québec | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Benchmarking Spatial Access for Community-Level Accessibility Standards |
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Completed | Dalhousie University | 2023 | 2026 |
| Brain Injury and Accessibility of the Electoral Process in Canada |
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Underway | Brain Injury Canada | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Co-creating Housing Accessibility Priorities for People with Disabilities |
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Completed | Sunnybrook Research Institute | 2023 | 2024 |
| Creating Inclusive Employment: Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Inclusive, Accessible Skills Development |
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Underway | March of Dimes Canada | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Developing Principles, Guidance, and Good Practices for Community-Based Emancipatory Research on Accessibility Standards |
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Underway | Council of Canadians with Disabilities | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Enabling Independence: Assessing Activities of Daily Living to Inform Safety Standards for Built Environments |
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Underway | Carleton University | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Enhancing Social Cohesion by Creating Accessible Festivals and Events |
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Underway | Independent Living Canada | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Ensuring Access and Understanding of Public Information for People with Disabilities |
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Underway | Université du Québec à Rimouski | 2023 | Not applicable |