Dis/Ability Viewing Areas and Mainstage Entertainment Stands
Accessible seating is available along the Dyke March and Pride Parade routes and at two of our largest entertainment stages. This seating is offered on a first come, first served basis. It is recommended that people arrive very early for performances and/or to watch the Dyke March and Parade, as seating and access to the D/A areas may be limited. All D/A areas are non-smoking. Dis/Ability Viewing Stands Dyke March Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Yonge and Isabella (South/East corner)
Yonge and Breadalbane (South/West corner)
Pride Parade Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Yonge and Isabella (South/East corner)
Yonge and Breadalbane
Yonge and St. Mary
Dis/Ability Mainstage Entertainment Stands Labatt South Stage
Friday June 27th, 6:30pm - 12:00am
Saturday June 28th, 2:00pm - 12:00am
Sunday June 29th, 2:00pm - 12:00am
Dis/ability Entrance located behind the stage, on Maitland Street
TD Canada Trust Wellesley Stage
Saturday June 27th, 3:00pm -12:00am
Sunday June 29th, 2:00pm - 12:00am
Dis/ability Entrance located behind the stage, on TBD Street
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services
ASL interpretation is available at D/A Headquarters during regular hours of operation, roaming through the festival site, and during certain events. Please visit the D/A Headquarters for a complete list of ASL/English interpreted events. How to Participate in the Dyke March and Pride Parade
Meet us at the D/A Headquarters at 12:30pm on Saturday June 28th to join our D/A contingent for the Dyke March or on Sunday June 29th to join our Pride Parade contingent. A fully accessible, air conditioned vehicle will be available to board for those who cannot walk the full March/Parade route or those who use mobility aids.
Wheel Trans Drop-off and Pick-up Locations
For Wheel-Trans drop-off and pick-up locations adjacent to the festival site, consult the festival site map. Coming from out of Town?
Tourists with dis/abilities who visit Toronto may use Wheel-Trans service for a two week period per year. Tourists must be registered with the specialized transit where they live (ie. wheelchair and scooter users). Call Wheel-Trans Reservations to set up your temporary service after 12noon at 416.393.4222
Wheel Chair Loans Wheelchairs are available for loan on Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th from 12pm – 8pm. To sign out a wheelchair, please bring a piece of photo I.D. such as an LCBO card, Driver’s License or Passport. During peak hours, wheelchair loans will be limited to 2 hours at a time. Attendant Care We will have an attendant care worker at the D/A Headquarters on Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th. During the Dyke March and Pride Parade, an attendant care worker will be available at our D/A viewing areas along the route. Wheelchair/Scooter Accessible Washrooms Wheelchair/Scooter Accessible Washrooms will be available at the D/A Entertainment Stage Viewing Areas, the D/A Headquarters, the D/A Viewing Stands along the Dyke March and Pride Parade routes, and wherever a bank of public porta-potties is located. Visual Impairment Large print maps and Pride Guides, Audiocassette and Braille Lending Services are available at the D/A Headquarters. Shade and Water for Working Animals Shade and water for working animals are available at the D/A Headquarters. Questions? Tel: (416) 927-7433 (V). For TTY users, please call Bell Relay Service (BRS) or email us at d.ability@pridetoronto.com
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Dis/Ability Resource Services
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