Members of the Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) are regularly invited to share their lived experience, perspectives, and expertise through research studies, focus groups, consultations, and feedback sessions.
This page highlights opportunities hosted by CAN, as well as those shared by trusted partners and external organizations. Many opportunities offer an honorarium, gift card, or other token of appreciation for participation.
Unless otherwise noted, opportunities listed here are shared by CAN on behalf of external organizations, which are responsible for administering participation and any related honoraria or incentives.
Business + Higher Education Roundtable: A 360 Degree Assessment of the Duty to Accommodate Framework in Workplace Accommodation Provision
Date Posted
March 17, 2026 – Still Recruiting
Type
Virtual Interview
Hosted by
Shared by CAN on behalf of Business + Higher Education Roundtable
Who Should Participate
Seeking to interview workers who:
– Identify as a person with a disability developed before the age of 15;
– Are currently working, or have worked, in a federally regulated sector;
– Have experience requesting or receiving workplace
accommodations within a federally regulated sector; and
– Are willing to share their experiences with the duty to accommodate process.
Date/Deadline
Interviews will begin in April and run through to October 2026
Format
Virtual via Zoom (or another format if preferred)
45-60 minutes in length
One-on-one interview
Honorarium
Participants will receive a $150 gift card of their choice.
About this Opportunity
Funded by Accessibility Standards Canada, BHER is working on a project to better understand the duty to accommodate. We are exploring how workers experience requesting and receiving workplace accommodations, what supports the process, and what creates barriers.
This research pays particular attention to workers with congenital and long-term disabilities who often need ongoing accommodations. What participants share will be used to develop practical recommendations to improve workplace practices, standards, and policies in federally regulated sectors.
The interviews will explore:
– Experiences requesting workplace accommodations
– What made the process clear, supportive, or effective
– Barriers or challenges encountered during the accommodation process
– Ideas for improving accommodation standards, practices, and accountability
Accessibility / Accommodation
If you have any questions, or requests for accessibility accommodations, or would like more information, please contact [email protected]
How to Participate
Please fill out this quick questionnaire ASC Interview Eligibility Screening Form
Files / Documents
Housing and Disability Study
Date Posted
March 17, 2026 – Still Recruiting
Type
Online Focus Group
Hosted by
Shared by CAN on behalf of Canadian Centre for Housing Rights
Who Should Participate
Disabled people, 18 and over, living in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Ontario
Date/Deadline
Please contact research team for more information
Format
The anonymized online focus group will last a total of 3 hours (with breaks) and will be held on Zoom
Honorarium
Each participant will be given $150 in recognition of their time and the value of their experience
About this Opportunity
– Are you a disabled adult who is having problems finding accessible and affordable housing? Have you had challenges finding housing in the past? Have you ever been evicted or been at risk of losing your housing? Are you homeless?
– The purpose of this research is to improve housing for people with disabilities.
Accessibility / Accomodation
Accommodations will be provided upon request
How to Participate
To apply, or for more information, please contact the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights.
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 416-944-0087 This research has been approved by University of Winnipeg’s Research Ethics Board (protocol number: HE 25740).
Employment Factors that Enhance Organization-Based Self-esteem
Date Posted
April 17, 2026 – Still Recruiting
Type
Survey questionnaire
Hosted by
Shared by CAN on behalf of Amani Hitimana, a researcher from the University of Toronto
Who Should Participate
Seeking research participants who:
– Identify as a person with a disability
– are employed in a full-time, part-time, seasonal, or casual capacity
Format
No interviews needed. The completion of the questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes
Honorarium
None.
About this Opportunity
In an increasingly diverse and multicultural society, the aspiration to include marginalized groups in the workforce at all levels is more critical than ever before. According to Canada’s 2022 data on disability, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older have at least one disability, representing 8 million people. Over the past few years, the government of Canada has expanded its campaign to encourage employers to hire individuals with disabilities. As a result, many organizations have been turning to people with disabilities as new hires. However, these organizations face the additional challenge of ensuring that their employees with disabilities are supported in developing positive self-esteem and being deeply engaged in the workplace.
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between self-esteem and selected employment factors (pay satisfaction, work satisfaction, workload, and schedule flexibility) to determine the most important employment factors affecting the self-esteem of employees with disabilities.
This research is fully anonymous. The researcher will not know who completes the questionnaire. There are no identifiable variables.
Please note that the term ‘disability’ has been conceptualized as an impairment that limits a person’s ability to function, whether at work or in other aspects of life. Examples of types of disabilities: Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Mental disability, Learning disability, Visual disability, Hearing disability
How to Participate
Please complete the research questionnaire here:
https://redcap.utoronto.ca/surveys/?s=9N8MYFXLMKNP7D4N
Desire, Intimacy and Companionship: Exploring Disabled People’s Experience with Artificial Intelligence in Canada
Date Posted
November 5th, 2026
Type
Research study
Hosted by
Dr. Alan Martino, Disability and Sexuality Lab, University of Calgary
Who Should Participate
Participants must identify as a person with a disability or as disabled, be over 18 years of age, be an English speaker, and currently reside in Canada.
Date/Deadline
December 15th, 2026
Format
1-hour interview conducted in English via Zoom
Honorarium
Participants will compensated for their time with a $20 e-gift card.
About this Opportunity
Artificial intelligence is increasingly part of everyday life, but disabled people are not always included in conversations about what these technologies mean for their lives. The research team wants to hear directly from disabled people on AI in the context of:
Looking for information about sexuality or relationships;
Asking private questions or advice;
Using AI chatbots or companions; and
Thoughts, concerns or mixed feeling about AI.
Participants are not required to have used AI for these purposes to participate.