Ability Certified
Ability Certified
National recognition for disability-owned and caregiver-owned businesses across Canada.
What Ability Certified Means
Ability Certified is a national recognition for businesses that are majority owned and controlled by a person with a disability or by a caregiver.
Ability Certified helps customers, organizations, and communities identify and support disability-owned and caregiver-owned businesses, creating greater visibility, connection, opportunity, and economic inclusion.
Why Ability Certified Matters
Ability Certified provides a clear way to identify and support these businesses, strengthening visibility, connection and opportunities within the broader business community.
Who Qualifies
Disability-Owned — 51% or more owned and controlled by a person with a disability. Applicants confirm their eligibility through a short declaration.
Caregiver-Owned — 51% or more owned and controlled by a caregiver providing ongoing, unpaid support. Applicants confirm their eligibility through a short declaration.
PROOF OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
Provide basic ownership documentation based on your business structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc.).
How Ability Certified Works
Apply Online – Complete the Ability Certified application form and select your ownership category.
Provide Documentation – Provide basic proof of business ownership based on your business structure.
Application Review – We review your application and may contact you if clarification is needed.
Become Ability Certified – Once approved, you receive your Ability Certified badge and are added to the Ability Certified Directory.
Renew Annually – Confirm your eligibility and directory information each year to maintain Ability Certified status. There is no fee to renew.
Our review process is designed to be clear, accessible, and supportive—no complex documentation or lengthy verification steps.
Free to apply. Free to renew. Verified annually.
Ability Certified is Free
There is no fee to apply for or renew Ability Certified. Recognition is valid for 12 months from the date of approval and is renewed annually to help ensure businesses continue to meet eligibility requirements and directory information remains current.
Ability Certified businesses are responsible for notifying The Ability Company if ownership changes during the year in a way that affects eligibility.
Benefits of Ability Certified
Ability Certified Badge: Approved businesses receive the official Ability Certified badge, providing a visible way for customers, partners and organizations to recognize disability-owned and caregiver-owned businesses.
Ability Certified Directory Listing: Receive a public listing in the Ability Certified Directory, helping people discover and support eligible businesses across Canada.
Visibility Opportunities: Ability Certified businesses may be featured through The Ability Company’s newsletter, social media, and other storytelling or community features.
10% Savings with The Ability Company: Ability Certified businesses receive 10% off eligible Ability Company services.