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Training and Education

Building Communities Where Everyone Belongs

Creating a truly accessible and inclusive community does not happen by accident. It takes knowledge, intention, and the right tools. Abilities Centre’s Training and Education programs are designed to give individuals and organizations across Ontario exactly that.

Our training and education initiatives are grounded in the principles of universal design and evidence-based best practice, and built with the voices of people with lived experience at the centre. We use co-design and co-development in everything we create, because the most effective inclusion strategies are the ones shaped by the people who have navigated barriers firsthand.

At Abilities Centre, we believe in transformational change, not just awareness. Our goal is to help individuals and organizations move beyond good intentions and develop the practical skills, strategies, and mindset needed to build genuinely accessible, genuinely inclusive communities for all Canadians.

Pricing & Registration

Who We Work With Abilities Centre's Training and Education programs serve a wide range of individuals and organizations, including:
  • Schools and school boards
  • Municipal recreation departments
  • Non-profit and community organizations
  • Corporate and private sector employers
  • Health and social service providers
  • Post-secondary institutions
  • Sport and recreation organizations

Training and Education Offerings

Whether you are just beginning your inclusion journey or looking to deepen the work already underway, our team is here to support you.

Accessibility Consulting

Expert guidance to help your organization identify barriers, meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) obligations, and go beyond compliance to build spaces and practices that are genuinely accessible for everyone.

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Disability Inclusion Workshop

An engaging, interactive workshop designed to build understanding, challenge assumptions, and give participants practical strategies for creating more inclusive environments in their workplaces, schools, and communities.

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Physical Literacy and Inclusion Workshop

A hands-on professional development experience for educators, recreation leaders, and community practitioners exploring how to create inclusive physical literacy opportunities for participants of all abilities.

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Accessible Spaces

Practical guidance and consultation to support the design, assessment, and improvement of physical spaces to ensure they are welcoming and fully accessible to people of all abilities.

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Contact Us

Ready to learn more about what Training and Education at Abilities Centre can offer your organization or community? We would love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Mubina Jaffer, Manager, Training and Education.