Advancing Accessibility by Removing Barriers (INC1-E58)

Product code: INC1-E58

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June 01, 2026

Virtual

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)

Bilingual, with interpretation in both official languages. American Sign Language and langue des signes québécoise interpretation will be provided. Communication access real-time translation (CART) services will be provided.

Closed captioning is provided for all events. Accommodation needs can be specified in a separate form after registration. For technical support or help registering for this event, please email:
learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca

Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Online

Duration

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Audience

All public servants at all levels

 

Description

National AccessAbility Week (May 31 to June 6, 2026) recognizes the important contributions of people with disabilities and promotes accessibility and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. As emerging technologies become increasingly embedded in all aspects of the modern workforce, digital accessibility must be integrated from the outset. This is especially important as public sector organizations advance digital transformation while striving to deliver on their accessibility and inclusion commitments.

This event will profile digital tools, including internal platforms and workplace accessibility supports, and how they were developed with accessibility in mind. It will also highlight how thoughtful design and inclusive content practices help remove barriers to accessing and interacting with digital information, and advance digital accessibility at scale.

Participants will gain practical knowledge on how accessibility-by-design approaches make tools more user-focused and user-friendly. They will also learn how to sustain momentum in advancing accessibility in their work.

This event is presented in partnership with the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

 

Speakers

  • Jean-Francois Lymburner, Chief Executive Officer, Translation Bureau, Public Services and Procurement Canada
  • Isa David, A/Director, Digital Talent Development, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
  • Nadira Saleh, Senior Experimentation Advisor, Digital Platform and Business Solutions, Public Services and Procurement Canada
  • Madeleine Desroches, Accessibility Navigator, Human Resources and Security Directorate, Department of Finance Canada
  • Madeleine Daigle, Senior Product Designer, Information Management and Technology Directorate, Treasury Board Secretariate

 

Moderator

  • Vidya ShankarNarayan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Office of the Chief Humain Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariate 
Date modified: 2025-07-22

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