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
- Access Psychology
- Autism Home Base
- Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby
- Community Care Durham
- Durham Deaf Services
- Durham Association for Family Resources and Support
- Grandview Kids
- Kinark Children and Youth
- Learning Disabilities Association of Durham Region
- Melly’s Workplace, Café + Marketplace
- The Nourish and Develop Foundation Mobile Food Market
- The Participation House Project (Durham)
- Windreach Farm
Accessibility Tools and Resources
- AbilityNet - Digital Accessibility Resources
- Accessible Document Checklist for vendors
- Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
- Canadian Hearing Services - Client and Family Resources
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Information and Resources
- Edge accessibility tips
- Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Services
- Ontario Work InfoNet for People with Disabilities
- National Educational Association of Disabled Students
- Rick Hansen Foundation - Accessibility Resources
- Siteimprove - On-demand webinars
- Texthelp - Resources
Government of Ontario
Government of Canada