Accessibility for Festival Weekend

Accessibility Statement

At Pride Toronto, we are committed to creating an accessible experience for people with disabilities no matter how they choose to interact with us, whether it’s as an Attendee/Guest, Volunteer, Artist/Performer, Vendor, Job Applicant, Employee, Board Member, Partner, or Sponsor. Each interaction with us should make you feel included, whether it’s in person at a festival, event or training or online through email, social media or our website.

Our accessibility work/journey is guided by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) but we understand that it’s not enough. To create experiences that are truly accessible and inclusive, it involves going beyond what we are legally required to do.

We recognize that barriers create disability; it’s our goal to identify then remove any current barriers and develop policies to prevent future ones. In order to identify as many barriers as possible, current or future, we actively seek out feedback/advice from the community.

One important part of our commitment is the Pride Toronto Accessibility Community Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee are members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and identify as disabled or work within the disability community.

Accessibility Feedback

If you faced any barriers while trying to participate in the festivities at Pride, please e-mail accessibility@PrideToronto.com. The early we find out about these problems, the better we will be able to address them for next year.

Accessibility Platform will be available at the following stages:

  • Mill Street Wellesley Stage 
  • TD Main Stage Nathan Phillip Square 

Accessibility Hub

The Accessibility Hub is the place to get accessibility related information or assistance.

Location:

Wellesley St. E. (west of Church St., in front of Paul Kane Parkette).

Hours of Operation:

  • Friday: 7pm – 11pm
  • Saturday: 1pm – 11pm
  • Sunday: 1pm – 11pm

At the Accessibility Hub, You Will Find:

  • ASL Stage Schedule

  • Mobility Device Rentals

  • Pride Guide copies

  • Stage schedules

  • Sunflower Lanyards

Accessibility Risers and Viewing Areas

Hours of Operation:

Friday 7-11pm

Saturday 1pm-11pm

Sunday 1pm-11pm


Yonge St and Isabella St (South East Corner)
Yonge St and Wood St

Coming Soon

Chairs available
upon request

Chairs are available upon request for each stage’s accessible viewing area.

TTC Wheel Trans Drop Offs

Charles St. (east of Church St.) – approx. 80 Charles St.

Gloucester St. (east of Church St.) – approx. 85 Gloucester St.

Maitland St. (east of Church St.) – just east of Alexander Place

Carlton St. (east of Church St.) – approx. 72 Carlton St.

Gerrard St. (east of Church St.) – approx. 72 Gerrard St.

Accessible Washrooms

Pride Toronto is committed to
ensuring that all attendees have access to clean and accessible washrooms. Designated accessible washroom facilities will be available throughout the festival footprint, including at major event locations
and along the parade route.

How to Access:
Accessible washrooms are marked on the Pride Toronto map and signage on-site.

Mobility Services

Designated Accessibility Areas

● St. Mary’s St and Yonge St (Ground Level)

● Isabella St and Yonge St (RISER)

● Breadalbane St and Yonge St (RISER)

● Wood St and Yonge St (RISER)

● Elm St and Yonge St (Ground Level)

● Edward St and Yonge St (ROAD LEVEL)

Friday June 27th:

  • Opening Night: TD Main Stage (Nathan Phillips Square) – 6pm – 10pm
  • Trans Rally: Church St & Charles St – 7pm – 8pm
  • Trans March Afterparty: Rogers Community Stage (Church St & Gould St) – 8:30pm – 10:30pm

 

Saturday June 28th:

  • Dyke Rally: Church St & Charles St – 1pm – 2pm
  • Dyke March Afterparty: Rogers Community Stage (Church St & Gould St) – 3:15pm – 5:30 pm
  • CATALYST: Mill Street Wellesley Stage – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Bi+ Pride: Rogers Community Stage (Church St & Gould St) – 7:00pm – 9:30pm
  • brOWN//out: OLG Central Stage -– 2:00pm – 3:00pm

 

Sunday June 29th:

  • Blockorama: Mill Street Wellesley Stage – 5:00pm – 6:30pm & 9:15pm – 10:00pm

American Sign Language (ASL) English Interpreters & Attendant Care Workers:

Interpreters

Pride Toronto is organizing a variety of accessibility services for our upcoming events during the festival. 
Below are the dates, times, and locations for the performance interpreters at the festival:

  • Coming Soon

TTC Wheel-Trans drop-off and
pick-up points:

Attendant Care Workers

If you require assistance, an Attendant Care Worker will be able to help; however, they will not assist with lifting or personal care.

Pride Toronto is partnering with VHA Home HealthCare to provide trained attendants to support individuals who need assistance with personal care during the festival.

If you have more questions, please visit the Accessibility Services Hub in person. Below are the dates, times, and locations for all the Attendant Care Workers at the festival:

Coming soon

Barriers to
Prepare For

Mental Health

LGBT2Q+ Youthline

Senior Safety Line

Toronto PFLAG Support Line

Assaulted Women’s Helpline

Toronto Distress Centre

Trans Lifeline

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