Accessibility Statistics
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Welcome to the Accessibility Statistics Hub a collaborative initiative to share data on accessibility with the Canadian public. Data are organized according to the 7 priority areas as set out in the Accessible Canada Act.
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Built environment
Communication
Design and delivery of programs and services
Employment
Information and communication technology
TransportationFeatures
Performance Indicator Framework for Accessibility Data
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 to accessible employment, information and communication technologies, and transportation 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.
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 |
| Proportion of employed persons with disabilities with full-time employment, 2022 | 78.9 | Table 13-10-0882-01 |
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who are self-employed, 2022 | 13.9 | Table 13-10-0883-01 |
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who do not work due to lack of available transportation, 2022 | 21.4 | Table 13-10-0888-01 |
| Proportion of employed persons with disabilities who are overqualified for their position, 2022 | 19.6 | Table 13-10-0890-01 |
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who are employed in involuntarily part-time work, 2022 | 34.3 | Table 13-10-0892-01 |
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who are discouraged workers, 2022 | 5.2 | Table 13-10-0891-01 |
| 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 |
Work potential
| Indicator | Number of persons | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| Persons with disabilities with work potential, 2022 | 741,280 | Table 13-10-0895-01 |
Workplace accommodations
| Indicator | Percent | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| Persons with disabilities whose required workplace accommodations have been provided, 2022 | 64.4 | Table 13-10-0896-01 |
| Proportion of persons with disabilities who feel uncomfortable asking for accommodations, 2022 | 45.1E | Table 13-10-0887-01 |
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Employment Equity
| Indicator | Percent | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion of federal sector employees with disabilities as a percentage of labour market availability, 2017 | 9.1 | Employment Equity Act: Annual Report 2022 |
| Proportion of new hires who are persons with disabilities, 2021 | 2.6 | Employment Equity Act: Annual Report 2022 |
| Proportion of persons with disabilities whose position was terminated, 2021 | 3.0 | Employment Equity Act: Annual Report 2022 |
| Proportion of federal sector employees with disabilities in permanent full-time position, 2021 | 4.4 | Employment Equity Act: Annual Report 2022 |
| Promotion rate for federal sector employees with disabilities, 2021 | 4.9 | Employment Equity Act: Annual Report 2022 |
| Indicator | Number of persons | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| Net change in number of persons with disabilities employed within the federal sector, 2021 | -529 | Employment Equity Act: Annual Report 2022 |
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.
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: 13-10-0898-01 |
| 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 |
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 |
Infographics
Infographics provide quick overviews to help you understand key information from surveys and other data collection activities.
Analysis
Find Statistics Canada analysis on accessibility and disability at Statistics by subject: Disability.
Canadian Survey on Disability: Data Visualization tool
- Explore a data visualization tool on barriers to accessibility experienced by persons with disabilities based on data from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability.
- Explore a data visualization tool on disability rates by age and sex for provinces and territories based on data from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability.
Legislation, regulations, and standards
Find out more information about regulations, policies, and standards related to accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Legislation
- Accessible Canada Act
- Ontario: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- Manitoba: Accessibility for Manitobans Act
- British Columbia: Accessible British Columbia Act
- Quebec: Act to secure handicapped persons in the exercise of their rights with a view to achieving social, school and workplace integration (Quebec)
- Newfoundland and Labrador: An Act Respecting Accessibility in the Province
- Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Accessibility Act
- Saskatchewan: The Accessible Saskatchewan Act
Regulations and policies
- Accessible Canada Regulations
- Accessible Transportation Planning and Reporting Regulations
- Broadcasting and Telecom Regulatory Policy: Accessibility of Telecommunications and Broadcasting Services
- The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Accessibility Reporting Regulations
- Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations