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Dis/Ability Resources

Dis/Ability Resources planning goes year round and works to ensure that the activities of Pride Toronto do not exclude any person due to unnecessary barriers. We work to facilitate the participation of persons who use wheelchairs, scooters, and other assisted devices; who are visually impaired; who are deaf and hard of hearing; who use the assistance of working animals; who require attendant care; and people with other visible or invisible disabilities

Dis/Ability Headquarters

Our headquarters is a rest, social and information centre with a shaded sitting area, water and a scooter-accessible washroom. Come to HQ to access our wheelchair lending service, attendant care worker, American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services, services for the visually impaired and access to mobility assistants. Dis/Ability Resources Headquarters is located at the North/East corner of Maitland and Church during the street festival.

Dis/Ability Viewing Areas and Entertainment Stands

Accessible seating is available along the Dyke March and Pride Parade routes and at our largest entertainment stages. This seating is for people who will be unable to stand for the duration and for their partners or companions. These wheelchair- and scooter-accessible viewing stands are shaded from the sun and will have chairs, attendant care, water and accessible washrooms. The stands are non-smoking and are offered on a first come, first served basis. It is recommended that people arrive early for performances and/or to watch the Dyke March and Parade, as seating and access to the D/A areas may be limited.

Dis/Ability Viewing Stands are available for:

Trans March
Friday, July 2, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
• Church and Maitland (northeast corner)
*** This is not viewing stand, but a reserved viewing area directly in front of Dis/Ability Headquarters.

Dyke March
Saturday July 3, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Yonge and Isabella (southeast corner)
• Yonge and Breadalbane (southwest corner)

Pride Parade
Sunday, July 4, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Yonge and Isabella (southeast corner)
• Yonge and Breadalbane (southwest corner)
• Yonge and St. Mary's (southwest corner)

Dis/Ability Mainstage Entertainment Stands:

Queen's Park Stage
• Saturday, July 3, 2:00pm - 11:00pm
• Sunday, July 4, 2:00pm - 10:00pm

South Stage
• Friday, July 2, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
• Saturday, July 3, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Sunday, July 4, 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Wellesley Stage
• Saturday, July 3, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Sunday, July 4, 2:00pm - 10:00pm

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

If you are not already marching with a group or riding on a float, there will be a Dis/Ability 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.

Marchers are asked to meet at Dis/Ability Resources Headquarters (northeast corner of Church/Maitland) at the following times:
• For the Dyke March on Saturday July 3rd at 11:00am
• For the Pride Parade on Sunday July 4th at 10:00am

Wheel Chair Loans

Wheelchairs are available for loan on Saturday and Sunday 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 and Sunday. 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.

Wheel Trans Drop-off and Pick-up Locations

Wheel Trans will be have Drop-off and Pick up at the following locations:
Friday, July 2nd at 84 Carlton St.
Saturday, July 3rd & Sunday July 4th at 17 Breadalbane, 84 Carlton, 90 Charles, and Queen's Park North

Coming from out of Town?

Tourists with disabilities 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 12 noon at 416.393.4222

Questions?

Tel: (416) 927-7433 (V). For TTY users, please call Bell Relay Service (BRS) or email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)