Become a Member for Accessibility Resources and to Connect with Accessibility Professionals Across Canada
The Accessibility Professional Network is a membership network created to bring together accessibility professionals including RHFAC Professionals, accessibility consultants, experts in the built environment, students passionate about access and anyone interested in creating a Canada that’s accessible for all.
Members of the network have access to the tools they need to grow an accessibility consulting business, as well as a forum to discuss and share the latest updates to the growing field of accessibility. Join to gain exclusive access to postings on the job board, a listing on the RHFAC Professional Directory, webinar recordings, toolkits, research, case studies and more.
Member Types and Benefits
There are four Membership Types available.
- Accessibility Associate is for anyone interested or working in the field of accessibility in the built environment.
- RHFAC Professional is for those who have earned their RHFAC Professional designation only.
- Accessibility Student Membership is a free membership available exclusively to students enrolled in the RHFAC Professionals course.
- Industry Leaders: Open to organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to accessibility and disability inclusion through either policy and incentives or RHFAC ratings and certifications.
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| Educational resources, research and reports |
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| Accessibility Professional Job Board |
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| Free access to live webinars |
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| Access to webinar recording library |
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| Discussion forum with all network members |
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| RHFAC program updates |
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| Showcase your profile on the RHFAC Professional Directory |
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| RHFAC Professional Discussion Forum |
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| Exclusive access to accessibility rating & consulting RFPs |
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| Videos and resources on success as an RHFAC Professional |
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*Memberships are based on an annual cycle (April 1 to March 31), regardless of sign-up date, and are not pro-rated.
Gain Access to the APN Webinar Library
Members of the APN have exclusive access to our archive of webinars on accessibility and the built environment. Previous webinars include universal design and adaptable housing standards, building inclusive playspaces, understanding barrier-free renovations, designing with service and guide dogs in mind, and much more.
Watch the following video for a preview of the recorded content available to APN members. This webinar shared the results of a research project that analyzed the added construction costs in relation to accessibility certification for new buildings. The project was conducted by HCMA Architecture, and the project leads from HCMA hosted this webinar.
What Members are Saying:
