Access Track

A Wheelchair on the Floor Near Stairs inside Home

Accessible design matters more than ever and it’s no longer acceptable to sacrifice good design. Did you know that 1 in 5 individuals are challenged with the activities of daily living? No one wants to be stigmatized by a disability. In this track you will be inspired by designers that seamless incorporate accessibility into their projects. You’ll hear from accessibility pros on how to address some of your more important design challenges. Not every space can be modified and a new build might be the better solution. Need to learn more about accessibility? We have that covered too! Tour one of Canada’s first universal designed homes, that is also an experience centre, teaching others how to build an accessible residential space.