The Performance Indicator Framework (PIF) for Accessibility Data represents the Government of Canada's approach to measuring progress in the identification, removal, and prevention of barriers to accessibility over time. The PIF for Accessibility Data is guided by the Federal Data and Measurement Strategy. To date, performance indicators to measure the identification and removal of barriers related to the seven priority areas have been developed.
Employment
For measurement purposes, accessible employment means a barrier-free experience for people with disabilities in all phases of the employment journey from hiring, to progressing in their career, all the way to retirement.
Work-related barriers to accessibility
Work-related barriers to accessibility
| Indicator |
Number of persons |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term condition who encounter barriers with the onboarding process |
24.2 |
Table 13-10-0935-01 |
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Labour market-related barriers to accessibility
Labour market-related barriers to accessibility
| Indicator |
Number of persons |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers to accessibility related to information and communications technologies |
34.9 |
Table 13-10-0934-01 |
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Labour market opportunities
Labour market opportunities
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Employment rate for persons with disabilities aged 25 to 64 years, 2022 |
61.8 |
Table 13-10-0377-01 |
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| Proportion of employed persons with disabilities with full-time employment, 2022 |
78.9 |
Table 13-10-0882-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who are self-employed, 2022 |
13.9 |
Table 13-10-0883-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who do not work due to lack of available transportation, 2022 |
21.4 |
Table 13-10-0888-01 |
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| Proportion of employed persons with disabilities who are overqualified for their position, 2022 |
19.6 |
Table 13-10-0890-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who are employed in involuntarily part-time work, 2022 |
34.3 |
Table 13-10-0892-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who are discouraged workers, 2022 |
5.2 |
Table 13-10-0891-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who have a difficulty changing jobs or securing a promotion due to their disability, 2022 |
39.2 |
Table 13-10-0886-01 |
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| Proportions of persons with disabilities who have attained a secondary or post-secondary certificate, degree, or diploma, 2022 |
79.7 |
Table 13-10-0378-01 |
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| Proportion of youth with disabilities not in employment, education or training |
19.6 |
Table 13-10-0893-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who received workplace training paid for or provided by employer or company |
55.7 |
Table 13-10-0885-01 |
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| Proportion of employees with disabilities who are in unionized positions |
32.1 |
Table 13-10-0884-01 |
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| Disability pay gap |
0.79 |
Table 13-10-0946-01 |
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Work potential
| Indicator |
2023 constant dollars |
Data source |
|---|
| Median employment income of working-age persons with disabilities |
37,700 |
Table 11-10-0088-01 |
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Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers to accessibility within education, 2022
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers to accessibility within education, unmet needs for accessible features of the physical environment |
20.1E |
Table 13-10-0894-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers to accessibility within education, unmet needs for specialized transportation |
26.7E |
Table 13-10-0894-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers to accessibility within education, unmet needs for devices, support services or modifications |
46.3 |
Table 13-10-0894-01 |
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| E - Use with caution |
Work potential
Work potential
| Indicator |
Number of persons |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities with work potential |
741,280 |
Table 13-10-0895-01 |
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Workplace accommodations
Workplace accommodations
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Persons with disabilities whose required workplace accommodations have been provided, 2022 |
64.6 |
Table 13-10-0896-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who feel uncomfortable asking for accommodations, 2022 |
42.2E |
Table 13-10-0887-01 |
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| E - Use with caution |
Employment Equity
Transportation
For measurement purposes, transportation means barrier-free transportation for persons with disabilities.
Barriers to accessibility related to transportation
Barriers to accessibility related to transportation
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities whose transportation needs have been met, 2025 |
48.9 |
Table 13-10-0956-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities with unmet transportation needs, 2025 |
47.3 |
Table 13-10-0956-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities using transportation services who experience barriers related to the built environment, 2025 |
80.5 |
Table 13-10-0956-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities using transportation services who experience barriers related to information and communication technologies, 2025 |
44.9 |
Table 13-10-0956-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities using transportation services who experience barriers related to communication, 2025 |
35.7 |
Table 13-10-0956-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities using transportation services who experience barriers related to accommodations, 2025 |
21.4 |
Table 13-10-0957-01 |
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
For measurement purposes, accessible ICT means barrier-free access to information and communication technologies like smart phones, computers, television, assistive devices and so on for people with disabilities.
Barriers to accessibility related to ICT
Barriers to accessibility related to ICT
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers related to hardware |
17.1 |
Table 13-10-0937-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers related to software applications |
21.9 |
Table 13-10-0937-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers related to self-service technology |
30.1 |
Table 13-10-0940-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers related to hardware or software on mobile or smartphone |
29.2 |
Table 13-10-0936-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers related to using the Internet |
23.8 |
Table 13-10-0938-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers while using or accessing files or documents |
32.1 |
Table 13-10-0939-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience barriers when watching or listening to online content |
24.0 |
Table 13-10-0942-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience television-related barrier while watching |
25.1 |
Table 13-10-0941-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience support service-related barrier for television or mobile or smartphones |
21.2 |
Table 13-10-0943-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities or long-term conditions who experience radio-related barriers while listening to the radio |
15.5 |
Table 13-10-0941-01 |
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ICT assistive aids, devices, and technologies
ICT assistive aids, devices, and technologies
| Indicator |
Number of persons |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Persons with disabilities who have required ICT assistive aids, devices, and technologies, 2022 |
2,535,950 |
66.0 |
Table: 13-10-0897-01 |
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| Persons with disabilities who do not have required ICT-related aids and assistive devices due to cost, 2022 |
637,710 |
73.9 |
Table: 13-10-0898-01 |
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Access to internet
Access to internet
| Indicator |
Number of persons |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Persons with disabilities who have access to broadband internet, 2022 |
6,776,540 |
85.4 |
Table 13-10-0889-01 |
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Built Environment
For measurement purposes, accessible built environment means barrier-free access to indoor and outdoor spaces where persons with disabilities live, work, and play.
Barriers to accessibility in public spaces
Barrier to accessibility in public spaces
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers to accessibility in public spaces |
56.3 |
Table 13-10-0927-01 |
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Communications, Other than ICT
For measurement purposes, accessible communications, other than ICT, means barrier-free communication for persons with disabilities.
Barriers to accessibility related to communication
Barrier to accessibility to communication
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers to communication |
47.8 |
Table 13-10-0929-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers to communication-related supports |
31.1 |
Table 13-10-0960-01 |
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Programs and Services
For measurement purposes, accessible programs and services means barrier-free access to programs and services for persons with disabilities.
Barriers to accessibility in programs and services
Barrier to accessibility in programs and services
| Indicator |
Percent |
Data source |
|---|
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers when accessing programs and services |
48.4 |
Table 13-10-0928-01 |
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| Proportion of persons with disabilities who experience barriers related to behaviours, misconceptions, or assumptions |
28.0 |
Table 13-10-0959-01 |
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Built environment
Communication
Design and delivery of programs and services
Employment
Information and communication technology
Transportation
