INCLUSIVITY BY DESIGN
Creating accessible communities.
Our approach to accessibility ensures the communities we create, and build are not only accessible, but also inclusive, resilient, and foster a sense of belonging for all. We are firmly committed to understanding any current or future barriers for those living with disabilities and aging in place, and working towards solutions. We continue to strengthen this promise by creating more accessible buildings and communities through our Accessibility Designed Program (ADP), which focuses on improving design standards and working toward universal accessibility.
Driven by our values of putting people first and doing what’s right, Daniels continues to innovate with the aim of reducing barriers, focusing on making our communities more accessible and inclusive so everyone can love where they live.
ADP Technical Standards Guide
We are proud to share our ADP Technical Standards Guide, marking a significant step toward promoting accessibility and inclusivity in the real estate industry. By openly sharing these technical standards, Daniels aims to encourage developers, builders, architects, and designers to not only adopt these practices but to start their own conversations, develop their own set of standards, or use Daniels’ guide as a benchmark for raising the bar on accessibility in housing.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Universal Design Guide – ADP Case Study
Daniels trailblazing ADP is highlighted as case study in CMHC’s Universal Design Guide for new multi-unit residential buildings. The case study presents ADP as a program aligned with the goals and principles of universal design and as an example of best practices.
To read these documents in an accessible format or report an accessibility concern, please email: accessibility@danielscorp.com
Partners in Accessibility
Through the creation of Daniels ADP, our team has partnered with and learned from many incredible accessibility-focused organizations and individuals. These groups have provided invaluable guidance and insights into our role as a city builder, in creating inclusive places and spaces for all.
Accelerating Accessibility Coalition (AAC)
In 2022, Daniels played a lead role in the creation of the AAC- a first-of-its-kind community of real estate development and accessibility leaders, aiming to create a more accessible Canada. It is challenging home builders to make physical accessibility a greater priority as they build the millions of new homes needed across Canada in the next decade.
The coalition is underpinned by the belief that accessible housing benefits everyone. A sign of an inclusive and prosperous country is where people of all ages and abilities can participate fully in society, including having access to barrier-free homes. For Canada to fully realize this vision, the supply of accessible housing needs to match the important demand.
Visit the ULI Toronto website to learn more.
Watch the Tale of Two Homes: Bridging the Gap to Deliver Accessible Homes for Everyone to learn more.
StopGap Foundation
StopGap Foundation is a a local not-for-profit organization that removes physical barriers to spaces with the aim of creating “a world where every person can access every space.” Luke Anderson, Founder & CEO of StopGap Foundation has provided invaluable guidance to our team as we have developed Daniels ADP.
Working with organizations whose staff and leaders have lived experiences is an important way we ensure our team is on the right path when it comes to implementing our accessibility initiatives.
Vist the StopGap website to learn more.
L’Arche Toronto
L’Arche Toronto offers community homes, daily living support, daytime programming, and a variety of opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities living in the community.
Daniels has developed a unique partnership with L’Arche Toronto, providing housing for people with intellectual disabilities. We custom designed a 4,100 square foot, eight-bedroom condominium within Artworks Tower in Regent Park to meet the needs of the L’Arche community.
Visit the L’Arche Toronto website to learn more.
Rick Hansen Foundation
For over three decades, the Rick Hansen Foundation team has been raising awareness, changing attitudes, and breaking down physical barriers for people with disabilities with their programs and initiatives. The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program works to challenge builders, institutions, and developers like Daniels to go beyond the building code and create innovative solutions to make their communities universally accessible.
Daniels has achieved the RHFAC Pre-Construction Gold Certification at four of our communities including Daniels on Parliament in Regent Park, Uniti Rental Residence and MPV2 in Brampton, and The Kith Condominiums in Erin Mills. Two Daniels team members have obtained their RHFAC professional designation to ensure accessibility is prioritized at every stage of the development process.
Visit the Rick Hansen Foundation website to learn more.
AccessNow
We partner with AccessNow, an accessibility technology company that pinpoints accessibility around the world. Since 2016, AccessNow has built a robust, go-to information resource for the disabled community that uncovers the accessibility of the built environment. The AccessNow platform is built for the community, by the community, providing a pan-disability lens on the accessibility of physical spaces.
Using the AccessNow app, Daniels, AccessNow and Regent Park residents hosted a MapMission in Regent Park to collect information about the community’s level of accessibility. The information collected in the app is shared publicly with tens of thousands of users who will benefit from knowing how accessible businesses and public spaces are and where barriers still exist that require change.
Watch this video to learn more about our MapMission in Regent Park.
Visit the AccessNow website to learn more.
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