SKETCH Access Guide
SKETCH strives to run our programming, events and host our physical space in a way that respects the dignity and independence, integration and equal opportunity of people with disabilities. If you have questions please contact program@sketch.ca. If you have feedback please contact equity@sketch.ca.
Program Accessibility
Our programming is hybrid – meaning some programs are in person indoors, some are in person outdoors, some are online (Zoom or video-based workshops), and some are at partner sites.
Many of our in-studio programs can be made accessible via Zoom instead upon request, please contact program@sketch.ca to find out more.
Any Zoom-based or video programs have closed captioning through Rev captioning software. We cannot provide ASL or translation during in-person programs, though we do have ASL for most in-person events.
Studio Accessibility
SKETCH is located within Artscape Youngplace.
Image Description: Outdoor entrance of Artscape Youngplace building view from north side. Permanent ramp leading to entrance doors/elevator. Trees, people and bikers are around the building.
Artscape is located at Shaw and Argyle Streets. This is close to Ossington and Queen, and the Ossington subway station has an elevator. Argyle and Shaw Streets both have bike lanes.
Unfortunately street parking is extremely limited in the neighbourhood.
Image Description: front entrance of Artscape Youngplace, featuring the ramp and stairway to a set of doors. The permanent ramp is on the right side of the building.
The SKETCH studios are in the lower level – there is a ramp to get into the building, and elevators to travel between floors.
Inside our studios, we have Touchless Automatic Door Buttons, Braille Room Labels, and two sets of Gender Neutral Accessible washrooms.
Image description: First level of Artscape Youngplace, with an orange door leading to the stairway to the SKETCH studios, located in the lower level. To the right there is an elevator leading to all levels of the building.
Artscape Youngplace
| Street Level Entrance | No 1 stairway |
| Ramp Available | Permanent |
| Alternate Accessible Entrance | 0 |
| Entrance Door Width | 44 inches |
| Touchless Automatic Door Buttons | Yes |
| Lobby Door Width | 39 inches |
| Lobby Door opens in same direction as main door | Yes |
| Interior Hallway width | 138 inches |
| Braille Room Labels | Yes |
| Elevator available between all levels | Yes |
| Public Washrooms | Yes; First Level |
SKETCH Working Arts
| Elevator access | Yes |
| Touchless Automatic Door Buttons | Yes |
| Gender Neutral Washroom Stalls | Yes; Lower Level near main entrance |
| Wheelchair Accessible Stall in Washroom | Yes; Lower level by movement studio |
| Washroom & Studio Doors Width | 34 inches |
| Sharp Disposal Bins in Washrooms | Yes |
| First Aid Kits | Available in every studio |
| Grab Bars Beside and Behind Toilet | Yes |
| Kitchen Hallway Width | 63 inches |
| Studios are all in one level | Yes |
| Closed Captioning for Online Programs | Yes |
| ASL for Online and in-Person Programs | No |
Parking and Transportation
| Accessible By TTC, Biking and Walking | Yes |
| Accessible Parking Available on site | No |
| Street Parking | Very Limited |
| Nearest main intersections | Ossington and Dundas
Ossington and Queen |
| Nearest TTC Lines | 505 Dundas
501 Queen 63 Ossington |
| Limited Bus Passes available for participants upon request | |
| WheelTrans TTC Service | For pick-up and drop-off please use the main entrance at 180 Shaw Street, on Argyle and Shaw. |