Accessibility across the Region
Durham Region is dedicated to empowering all individuals and ensuring that people of all ages and abilities enjoy the same opportunities as they live, work, play and invest in our region. This page serves as a centralized hub of information, services and support for enhancing accessibility and fostering a strong and inclusive region.
Programs and supports provided by Durham Region include:
- Durham Specialized Transit (previously called Accessible Transit)
- Accessible Pedestrian Signals
- Accessible (Modified) Housing
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Durham Immigration Portal - Accessible Workplaces
Local Community
- Abilities Centre
- Grandview Kids
- Windreach Farm
- The Nourish and Develop Foundation Mobile Food Market
- Melly’s Workplace, Café + Marketplace
- Access Psychology
- The Participation House Project (Durham)
- Kinark Children and Youth
- Autism Home Base
- Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby
- Community Care Durham
- Durham Deaf Services
- Durham Association for Family Resources and Support
- Learning Disabilities Association of Durham Region
Accessibility Tools and Resources
- Canadian Hearing Services - Client and Family Resources
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Information and Resources
- Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Services
- Ontario Work InfoNet for People with Disabilities
- National Educational Association of Disabled Students
- Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
- Texthelp - Resources
- AbilityNet - Digital Accessibility Resources
- Rick Hansen Foundation - Accessibility Resources
- Edge accessibility tips
- Siteimprove - On-demand webinars
Government of Ontario
Government of Canada
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