The Walrus Talks AccessAbility

The Walrus

Accessibility in action: ideas, innovations, and the work ahead

Bram and Bluma Appel Salon

<h4>DELOITTE PRESENTS</h4><h4> The Walrus Talks AccessAbility </h4>According to the Canadian Survey on Disability, 27% of Canadians over the age of fifteen identify as living with a disability—around eight million people. In the age of the Accessible Canada Act, the Canada Disability Benefit, and Accessibility Standards Canada, why is there a gap between policy and people’s lived experience? The Walrus Talks AccessAbility is a live podcast recording of <a href="https://lnkfi.re/courageinc" title="https://lnkfi.re/courageinc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Courage Inc.</a> hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Deloitte Chair of Canada and Chile, who brings years of leadership and expertise to this urgent discussion. Featuring talks by five speakers from the disability community on policy frameworks, leadership, and innovation, the importance of technology, corporate rollbacks on DEI, and the persistence of ableism, the talks will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Sinclair. Ahead of National AccessAbility Week, join us for this special edition of The Walrus Talks in Toronto or online.

Featuring Neil Belanger, Chief Executive Officer, Indigenous Disability Canada; B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society Stephanie Cadieux, Chief Accessibility Officer, Government of Canada Chris Dodd, Founder and Artistic Director, SOUND OFF Lorin MacDonald, Human Rights and Disability Lawyer Prasanna Ranganathan, DEIAB Consultant and Founding Board Member of the Disability Screen Office Moderated by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile <h4>Tuesday, May 26, 2026</h4>6:30 p.m. Doors Open7 p.m. The Walrus TalksJoin us for a catered reception following the event to continue the conversation.Can’t make it in person? Register for the livestream and watch online. <h4>Tickets</h4>General Admission: $20Student/Senior: $12Livestream: Free with registration (Click "Get Tickets" and scroll down the menu to see this ticket option) Accessibility Information We strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004, ext. 247. Captioning will be available for this event. ASL interpretation will be available in-person. To provide a fragrance-free event, we request that attendees refrain from wearing colognes, perfumes or other scented products to The Walrus Talks.

<h4>About The Walrus Talks</h4>The Walrus Talks is a national series of in person events produced by The Walrus. These events feature thought leaders and industry experts offering different perspectives on topics that will spark conversation on matters vital to Canadians.In addition, we livestream each event so you can enjoy them from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.If you enjoy The Walrus Talks, consider donating to The Walrus. We are a registered charity that relies on donations to produce compelling journalism, events and podcasts. Learn more at <a href="https://thewalrus.ca/donate/" title="https://thewalrus.ca/donate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">thewalrus.ca/donate</a>.

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