The Impact Award for Disability Research is intentionally broad, welcoming nominations from Canadian investigators from across disciplines whose work meaningfully improves the lives of people with physical disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, investigators from the social sciences and policy; urban planning; sciences pertaining to accessibility relating to media, transportation, housing, built-environment, public spaces, employment and education; engineering and assistive technology; and health disciplines including nursing, medicine, speech-language pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, psychology and social work.
This award recognizes an individual whose active program of research has had a significant impact on the lives of people with physical disabilities. The award focuses on demonstrated real-world impact, not lifetime achievement.
Eligible work must show clear evidence of impact.
The award of $100,000 will be presented to the winner in Toronto at the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons’ (CFPDP) 43rd Annual Great Valentine Gala on February 13, 2027.
Nominations may be submitted by self-nomination, nomination by another individual or nomination by a business/organization.
Once a nomination form has been started, it may be saved and revisited for editing for up to 30 days from the date of saving, or until the submission deadline of October 16, 2026, whichever occurs first.
CFPDP will not pursue outstanding information; nominations that are incomplete will not be considered.
