June 5, 2023 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada
Young people are leading the way in breaking down barriers to accessibility and enabling the participation of all Canadians in every aspect of society. That is why the Government of Canada is providing opportunities for Canadian youth to develop important skills, while investing in an inclusive and accessible Canada.
Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, launched a new call for proposals under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) youth innovation component. Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 30 are encouraged to demonstrate their leadership and allyship by applying to become youth accessibility leaders through the EAF's youth innovation component. Youth accessibility leaders help to identify barriers within their communities and then partner with local organizations to help secure up to $10,000 in accessibility project funding.
Youth are invited to submit their expressions of interest in being named a Youth Accessibility Leader (YAL) online:
