PROMise Party is back – and tickets are officially on sale! This year marks the 10th anniversary of StopGap Foundation’s signature fundraising event, and we’re celebrating by going Beyond the Ramp. Since 2011, StopGap’s colourful ramps have provided immediate access while sparking conversations about the barriers that still exist in our communities. But we’ve always …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Join us for a showing of Unique Stories: A disability-led theatre piece! Swing by 192 Spadina Ave in Toronto on Saturday, March 2nd at 5 pm to hear the captivating, unique stories of young, disabled artists shared through song, puppetry, dance, comedy and more. Stay afterwards for a talkback to share ideas about how these …
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 …
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 …
We can all think of a time when we made an innocent comment to someone thinking it would have a positive reaction, but instead had the opposite effect. Maybe we thought we would be a little cheeky and ask the tall person near us, “how’s the weather up there?”, only to get a half-smile or confused …
