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Dis/Ability Resource Services

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:

Dyke March
Pride Parade
South Stage
Wellesley Stage
Queen's Park

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 meeting time & location for both the Dyke March and Pride Parade will be established prior to the festival. 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 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

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 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