AccessFest is a one-day, fully accessible festival celebrating inclusion, community, and culture. Organized by AccessNow, it takes place on Saturday, May 31, at David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto.
Event Highlights:
- Comedian Courtney Gilmour
- ASL performer Matt Maxey
- Content creator Taylor-Lindsay Noel
- Music producer Mattmac
- Rock singer Martin Deschamps
- Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux
- Engaging discussions led by community leaders and storytellers
- MapMission Tours: Interactive explorations of Toronto’s accessibility landscape
- Interactive art installations
Accessibility Features:
The festival is designed with inclusivity in mind, offering accessible transit options, barrier-free design, ASL interpretation on stage, and chill-out zones for sensory breaks.
