The Access Expo
3701 Danforth Avenue M1N2G2 Toronto, ON, Canada

The health and safety of our guests, exhibitors, staff and volunteers are our priority. We have COVID protocols in place, with guidance from the Ministry and the City of Toronto, to ensure the Access Expo is run safely. Read about what we're doing www.accessexpo.ca/faq

A big thank you to everyone who came and participated in the first Access Expo! To all the exhibitors, thank you for coming out and sharing what you do to our members, staff, volunteers, and attendees. To our incredible group of volunteers, thank you for all your hard work - you helped make the days run smoothly! And to everyone who came out to see what the Access Expo was all about - thank you! We hope you were able to learn more about accessibility and inclusion, and were ...able to find what you were looking for. We would love your feedback - please fill out the following survey to share your thoughts. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQPDHMM

Back for the second year in a row, the Access Expo is a free 2-day event taking place on September 18 and 19 and will host exhibitors at Variety Village. This is an essential expo for the disability community and your opportunity to showcase your products or services for independence and better quality of life. The Access Expo is a show you can't miss! We have COVID Safety Protocols in place to ensure the safety of guests, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers. Read more: www.accessexpo.ca/faq

A big thank you to everyone who came and participated in the first Access Expo! To all the exhibitors, thank you for coming out and sharing what you do to our members, staff, volunteers, and attendees. To our incredible group of volunteers, thank you for all your hard work - you helped make the days run smoothly! And to everyone who came out to see what the Access Expo was all about - thank you! We hope you were able to learn more about accessibility and inclusion, and were ...able to find what you were looking for. We would love your feedback - please fill out the following survey to share your thoughts. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQPDHMM

The #AccessExpo ParaSport Ontario Community Impact Award is presented to Gluckstein Lawyers for compassion and support for caregivers. Join us for the awards presentation this Thursday, June 6, from 6:30-7:00pm. We are proud to recognize the following individuals for their success!

The #AccessExpo Innovation in Adaptive Sport/Parasport Award is presented to Zack Copplestone for increasing sport and recreation initiatives for kids of all abilities. Be sure to join us tomorrow, June 6, from 6:30-7:00pm for the awards ceremony. We are proud to recognize these individuals for their success.

The #AccessExpo is proud to award the Innovation for Accessibility in Sport Award to Arron Barberian and Linda Rodeck for advancing accessible environments through leadership. Join us for the awards ceremony tomorrow, June 6, from 6:30-7:00pm as we recognize individuals for their success and dedication to leading by example.

The #AccessExpo Lifetime Achievement for Innovation in Accessibility Award is presented to David C. Onley , CM OOnt for his dedication to creating accessible opportunities for people of all abilities. Join us for the awards presentation this Thursday, June 6 from 6:30-7:00pm! These awards recognizes individuals who have been leaders in innovation throughout their life. Either through their work in advancing accessibility or leading by example, these individuals have been a positive influence for change and building accessible communities. We are proud to recognize these individuals for their success!

Check out the exhibitors featured at our Career & Education fair at the #AccessExpo! AccentureCanada CCRW HSBC BGIS CNE-Canada National Exhibition Td Canadatrust Nielsen Community The Career Foundation University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Ryerson University York University Western University OCAD University Public Service Commission Rick Hansen Foundation #EverBodyWelcome #VarietyVillage #VarietyOntario

Before joining the Variety Ontario (Variety Village) team as CEO and President, Karen Stintz was a Toronto City Councillor for 11 years and was Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission. As part of the Variety team, she is committed to ensuring the facility remains a prominent, state-of-the-art inclusive facility that promotes fitness, team building and sport for individuals of all abilities. Karen will be speaking at the Access Expo as part of our speaker series on June 7. Be sure to come by the cafeteria to hear Karen speak from 4:00-4:45pm!

Check out the exhibitors featured at our Career & Education fair at the #AccessExpo! AccentureCanada CCRW HSBC BGIS CNE-Canada National Exhibition Td Canadatrust Nielsen Community The Career Foundation University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Ryerson University York University Western University OCAD University Public Service Commission Rick Hansen Foundation #EverBodyWelcome #VarietyVillage #VarietyOntario

Jeff Tiessen is the founder and president of Disability Today Publishing Group, as well as the Executive Director of ParaSport Ontario. The double-arm amputee and three-time Paralympian and world record holder works to provide kids with special needs the tools and ideas for healthy, active living. Jeff will be part of the Access Expo’s exciting speaker series, taking place on June 7. Don’t miss listening to Jeff speak from 3:00-3:45pm!

As a licensed financial educator, trainer and Marketing Director with World Financial Group, Valeria helps families and individuals implement plans to achieve financial peace of mind. She spends her time as an advisor spreading financial literacy and training new associates looking to transition into financial services. Be sure to catch Valeria’s session as part of our speaker series on June 7 from 5:00-5:45pm!