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.
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| Title | Priority areas | Status | Recipient | Start year | Completed year |
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| Brain Injury and Accessibility of the Electoral Process in Canada |
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Underway | Brain Injury Canada | 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 |
| Benchmarking Spatial Access for Community-Level Accessibility Standards |
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Underway | Dalhousie University | 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 |
| Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace: Barriers to Inclusion |
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Underway | Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Enhancing Social Cohesion by Creating Accessible Festivals and Events |
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Underway | Independent Living Canada | 2023 | Not applicable |
| Go Barrier-Free: A Study of Gaps and Best Practices in Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Solutions |
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Underway | New Brunswick Community College | 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 |
| Accessible Canada, Accessible World: Co-creating a Global Standards Community |
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Completed | Inclusive Design Research Centre - Ontario College of Art and Design University | 2023 | 2025 |
| Enabling Science: Accessible Infrastructure Through Knowledge Mobilization |
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Underway | University of Toronto | 2024 | Not applicable |
| Advancing fire and life safety in a built environment for all |
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Underway | Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs | 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 |
| Informing Standards for Acoustics and the Built Environment |
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Completed | Carleton University | 2022 | 2023 |
| Ensuring Accessibility for Persons with Hidden Mobility Disabilities |
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Completed | Hidden Mobility Disabilities Alliance Limited | 2022 | 2024 |
| Developing Recommendations for the Standardization of Wayfinding Technologies |
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Completed | University Health Network | 2022 | 2023 |