New Canada-Wide $100,000 Impact Award for Disability Research Opens Nominations

A new $100,000 impact award has been launched in Canada to boost disability research, acknowledging the often overlooked field that plays a crucial role in enhancing accessibility, independence, healthcare outcomes, and quality of life for the eight million Canadians living with a disability. This initiative aims to bring greater recognition and funding to disability research, potentially leading to groundbreaking advancements that could significantly improve the lives of those affected. By spotlighting this area, the award hopes to inspire more researchers and encourage increased public and private investment in disability-related studies.