StopGap Foundation is a Toronto-based Canadian charity that works to make our communities more connected through influencing policy change, offering free educational programming in elementary schools, and actually removing access barriers to single-step entryways all over Canada. StopGap is looking for a Toronto-based builder to construct lightweight deployable wooden ramps for single-step entryways, per the …
Our annual fundraiser returns for its 9th year – with a new name and theme. Join us at PROMise Party on November 12th from 7-10 PM at CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave) in Toronto. Access was prom-ised by 2025 – We’re still working (and dancing) to help make it happen. 20 years ago, Ontario made …
StopGap Foundation is recruiting a Board Chair to lead its Board of Directors. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interested candidates can apply here. About StopGap At StopGap Foundation, we bring people together to take practical steps to make spaces more accessible. Our mission is to help communities discover the benefit of …
StopGap Foundation is hiring for 2 part-time positions! Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, ON Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 Start Date: January 2025 (TBC) Click the links below for the full job descriptions and the application forms: Part-time Communications Coordinator Part-time Development Coordinator We thank all applicants for their …
Ramp Up 2024 is here! Our fundraiser returns for its 8th year, running from December 2 to 6, 2024. View our auction page featuring the amazing artworks created by 24 incredible local artists here: https://fundraiser.bid/RampUp2024 A huge thank you to our participating artists: Dave Bagley Marg Cresswell Alex Currie Jibola Fagbamiye Lisa Hickey Montina Hussey …
We are proud to announce our continued partnership with Toyota Canada and their $100k investment in StopGap’s important awareness-raising work! This substantial contribution will play a pivotal role in sustaining our operations and supporting our ongoing awareness-raising efforts. Particularly, the funds will be directed towards: Measurably increasing access to spaces through our ramp programming. Growing …
Here at StopGap, we’re always excited to take part in conversations about accessibility. However, there are still many taboo topics that exist within the world of disability. One of these topics is something we all have to do every day – going to the bathroom. This everyday activity is more challenging for some of us …
The team at KITE Research Institute, located at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is conducting a study in an effort to make public spaces more accessible for people who use mobility aids. They are interested in understanding how spaces are used by people who use mobility aids. Some examples of mobility devices include wheelchairs or power …
Considering volunteering at StopGap Foundation? We’d love to have you! During National Volunteer Week 2024, we put together a list of frequently asked questions about volunteering: What’s the time commitment like? We know you’re busy! That’s why the time commitment we ask for is super flexible. We have a roster system for our volunteers, so …
All kids deserve the right to play. But for kids with disabilities and their parents and caregivers, it’s not always easy to find accessible options. That’s why Accessible Playgrounds Ontario was created. Started by Julie Grant, Accessible Playgrounds Ontario catalogues over 300 accessible playgrounds across the province. Parents can use the interactive map by clicking …