The StopGap School Project is a youth accessibility and inclusion program that helps students learn about disability awareness, barrier-free design, and accessible communities. Through hands-on activities such as accessibility audits, community outreach, and ramp painting initiatives, students work with local businesses and community members to help reduce physical barriers and promote inclusive public spaces.
The StopGap Foundation Community Ramp Project is a volunteer-led accessibility initiative that helps remove barriers for people with mobility challenges by providing temporary, custom-built ramps to businesses with single-step entrances. The project began in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood and has since expanded to communities across Canada and internationally.
The ramps are brightly coloured, portable, and designed specifically for each storefront. They are typically built using donated materials and volunteer labour, allowing businesses to receive them at little or no cost. While the ramps are not a permanent accessibility solution, the project’s goal is also to spark conversations and raise awareness about inclusive design and accessibility in public spaces.
Community members can get involved by:
You can donate in a few ways, including monthly or one-time contributions, to help support StopGap’s work in creating more accessible communities.
You can make a secure donation and become part of a movement helping shift perspectives and remove barriers in public spaces. You can also donate via e-transfer to payment@stopgap.ca or by mail using the address below. A donation receipt will be issued shortly after your contribution is received.
