We’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude for all the wonderful people who made Ramp Up 2023 the success that it was! Thank you to the amazing artists who donated their time and skills to create 24 beautiful art ramps. Ramp Up wouldn’t be possible without you: Logan Anderson, Dave Bagley, Despina …
In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we would like to spotlight Ben Clement, a Toronto-born actor and artist educator. Ben has been honoured to be part of a 10-month fellowship called Sprout Ideas Fellowship for young social innovators. Through the fellowship, Ben has been working on the creation of a play based on …
Ramp Up 2023 is here! Our beloved fundraiser returns for its 7th year, taking place between December 4 to 8, 2023. Ramp Up 2023 will follow a similar format to last year, with an online art auction featuring 24 incredibly talented local artists: Logan Anderson Dave Bagley Despina Chaskari Marg Cresswell Cherie Daly Emma Ducharme …
Job Title: Development and Communications Coordinator Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, Canada Application Deadline: Monday, November 20, 2023 Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2023 About StopGap Foundation: StopGap Foundation is a registered charitable organization dedicated to creating a world where every person can access every space. Our mission …
Over the summer, we have been continuing our awareness-raising work and helping to create barrier-free spaces with each new ramp we deliver. In addition to building new ramps, we’ve partnered with our friends at The Daniels Corporation and launched a Ramp Repainting and Replacement Program for GTA ramp owners. Thanks to Daniels’ support, we’ve got …
StopGap ramps are intended to be used on an “as-needed” basis to increase the accessibility of eligible single-stepped locations. Here’s a list of things to keep in mind for safe ramp usage: When in use, ramps should be level and flush against the step with no gaps between the ramp and step. When deployed, ramps …
Location: Toronto, ON. This will be a hybrid position and will include a mix of in-person and online work. Duration: A 4-month contract from June 1st to September 30th, 2023 Number of Open Positions: 1 Who We Are StopGap Foundation raises awareness about the importance of accessibility and works towards creating a country where every …
StopGap Board Recruitment StopGap Foundation is recruiting for 5 roles for its Board of Directors: 1 Chair, 1 Treasurer and 3 Members at Large. The start date for all roles is March 1, 2023. The selection process will make use of video conferencing as well as telephone and may include a multi-stage interview process. While …
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement for the StopGap team and now that we’ve had a few days to settle down since our fundraiser ended, we’d like to express our gratitude for all the wonderful people who helped make #RampUp2022 a success! 🧑🎨 Thank you to the talented artists who …
Today is the official launch of Ramp Up 2022! We are so excited to bring our annual fundraiser back in a new format this year. The hybrid nature of this year’s event will give everyone an opportunity to experience our iconic art ramp auction, regardless of geographic location. Visit fundraiser.bid/RampUp2022 to see the incredible works of art on …