Join the Accessibility Professional Network

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 is a discounted membership for full-time post secondary students at an recognized educational institution. 
• 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. 

Join Today*

*Memberships are based on an annual cycle (April 1 to March 31), regardless of sign-up date, and are not pro-rated. Note that current 2021 memberships will be extended to March 31, 2022.

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: 

Have a question about the Accessibility Professional Network?

Please email apn@rickhansen.com.