Accessibility

Food

• We give food program participants the option to let us know of dietary restrictions in advance so that we can try to accommodate them.
• Water is available in foyer

Physical Spaces

• We have an elevator for access to the second floor program spaces
• Our elevator cab, common corridors, and program room doors provide adequate clearance for wheelchairs or mobility devices
• We have a wheelchair accessible washroom on the first floor, complete with grab bars, and baby change table. The design is compliant with the 2014 Building Access Handbook
• Our reception desk has a lowered section for interacting with persons in wheelchairs or mobility devices
• We have tactile warning surfaces and high contrast finishes to assist the visually impaired
• We have a cane detection railing under our staircase to assist the visually impaired
• Bike racks are available outside the Gordon Neighbourhood House
• Event participants are encouraged to reduce the use of scented products such as colognes or perfumes
• Meditation & Prayer: We are happy to provide a quiet space for meditation and prayer

Gender

• Eligibility to use any gendered space or service is defined by self-identity, not sex assigned at birth or how others read an individual’s gender expression
• Identification is not required to participate in any program at Gordon Neighbourhood House

Financial

• Most of our programs and initiatives are under $5 or are based on the Pay-What-You-Can model
• Volunteers are often able to participate in events for free