ABOUT US

AccessTO is an organization that was created after a group of health professionals felt that there was a need for more in-depth reviews of the physical environments in our community. Until a more universal approach to construction is implemented in Ontario we feel reliable, verified and quantitative information about accessible spaces is of great importance.

Being social can be a challenge for anyone, especially as we emerge from the Covid-19 global pandemic. People with physical disabilities often face barriers as they try partake in social activities others take for granted. We hope that you will come to trust AccessTO when planning your events and social outings and that by seeing out logo in a restaurant window you it will remove any fear or anxiety of visiting that space.

We understand that accessible means something different for every individual. We will continue to try and have a diverse pool of contributors posting to the site and when furthering the development of our criteria list that we use when writing our reviews.

Who is AccessTO ?

Julian Stein

Julian joined AccessTO as a volunteer reviewer in 2014 and gradually became a large contributing force behind the design and day to day operations of the website. Having a physical disability and using a wheelchair himself he has become a strong advocate for the disabled community in Toronto and is passionate about breaking down the stigma that having a disability can sometimes bring. Julian currently leads AccessTO.