Accessibility

**2023 Pride Festival Accessibility Details**

Burnaby Pride Main Event – July 22, 2023

Location: Burnaby Civic Square/Bob Prittie Metrotown Burnaby Public Library6100 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby, BC (Located on the corner of Willingdon Avenue and Central Boulevard).https://goo.gl/maps/iCx6W7Zq1BbtRiD4A Livestream: The event will be streamed live online for those who would prefer to attend from thecomfort of their home. ASL interpretation and Live captioning will be included in the livestream. Parking: Limited free, underground parking will be available for the duration of the event. Enter the parking lotfrom Kingsborough Street. Transit: Skytrain: Expoline (Metrotown Station) < 10minute walk, Bus #119, #130, #019 stop in front ofthe site. Weather: The event area is outdoor RAIN/SHINE with mostly uncovered space. Water refill stationsavailable, bring your own bottle: cups provided. (The water refill stations have limited accessibility formobility devices, volunteers available to provide support). In the case of extreme heat, we will be offering a “cooling station” equipped with misters, cold water, and shade tents. Quiet(er) Area: There will be a tent towards the back of the park for rest, reduced traffic andstimulation. Seating Options: some tables, chairs, benches, and pillows will be present. Accessible seating: We will have benches and sturdy chairs Speakers and performers: will use microphones and amplification Low Vision: There will be large signage scattered around the park as well as visual descriptions ofperformers. Deaf and HoH: ASL Interpreters will be available all day at the main stage of the park. Terrain: The terrain is uneven in areas and a mixture of three zones; grass, concrete, and paved stonesquares. There will be Floor decking across various grass locations that will be accessible for mobilitydevices. Washroom: Portable washrooms with accessible options will be available in the parking lot of theLibrary. Fragrance Free: We ask that all attendees respect our scent-free zone policy. Burnaby Pride supports the creation of afragrance-free environment so that chemical barriers will not prevent access to individuals experiencingchemical sensitivities. For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests it is importantthat everyone come fragrance-free to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free,see http://thinkagaintraining.com/fragrance-free/#forparticipants. EMF Aware: Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electricalhypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone. We ask that eventattendees power off their cell phones/electronic devices fully or place them on airplane mode for theduration of the event. Physical Needs and Safety: First aid tent will be available with large signage indicating the location.Snacks, Water and shade will be available in your resting area. COVID Considerations: Some COVID protocols will be observed, masks and hand sanitizers will beavailable. We support all individuals choosing to wear masks at our event. Law Enforcement: Burnaby city security will be available to keep our attendees safe. We have askedthat uniformed law-enforcement do not attend our event, however, there is a community policingstation across the street on Kingsborough. FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESS NEEDS please contact Burnaby Pride Coordinator directly at 778-893-5552 oremail: coordinator@burnabypride.com

Burnaby Pride Picnic – July 8, 2023

Location: Keswick Park, 9452 Cardston Ct, Burnaby, B.C.Google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Keswick+Park/@49.2478025,-122.9001401,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x54867824bc8d77eb:0x86dd48c28bc3e9f3!8m2!3d49.2478025!4d-122.9001401!16s%2Fg%2F1hc2f7_j1?entry=ttu  

The park features washrooms, a playground, and spray park. It is situated on a moderate slope. We will be meeting south of the basketball courts.
Enter at the south corner of the park for the easiest access to the BBQ site.

PLEASE NOTE:

Keswick Park is a pilot park in Burnaby’s drinking in parks program. There may be open alcohol on site. Please support all of our community members by keeping this an alcohol-free event.
Read more about the pilot program here: https://tinyurl.com/4d96n3wf

ASL Interpretation:

ASL interpreters will be available at the stage area of the park.

Transit:

Lougheed Town Centre Station (5 minute walk)
Bus 110 Lougheed Station  (9 minutes)

Please be aware that this walk is downhill heading from Lougheed Station to the park and uphill walking back to the station.

Parking:

Free street parking is available on Cardston Court, Manchester Drive or Government Street. Parking is limited so we encourage you to carpool if possible.

For accessible parking and to avoid the moderate uphill slope, park on government street. It is a shorter walk and milder slope to the BBQ location.

Washrooms:

There are two portable all gender washrooms on site, one is accessible.There are also washrooms on the other side of the park near the playground.

** Event/Area:

Outdoor RAIN/SHINE with some shade/cover under some of the trees. There will be few popup tents for shade.

Seating Options:

Seating is limited (few picnic tables and folding chairs), please bring your own chairs/picnic blankets, cushions.

Speakers/Performers:

Microphones and amplification will be used.

Terrain:

The terrain is uneven with a mixture of grass and gravel. There is a gravel path throughout the park with a grade from south going north.

Fragrance-Reduced:

Burnaby Pride acknowledges community members experiencing chemical sensitivities.

For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests it is important that everyone come fragrance-free or reduced to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see http://thinkagaintraining.com/fragrance-free/#forparticipants. If you have questions, or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.

EMF-REDUCED:

Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone. We ask that picnic attendees power off their cell phones fully or place them on airplane mode for the duration of the event.

COVID 19 Aware:

The safety and well-being of our community is important for us. Burnaby Pride follows the recommendations of the Fraser Health Authority. Our pride celebration is outdoors in a park. Mask wearing is optional, but encouraged in group settings. We also encourage our attendees to take the necessary precautions for their safety and we’ll have sanitation stations and masks onsite available for those that need them.

If you would like to use a mask or hand sanitizer, please visit the Burnaby Pride Table at the event.

If you have questions please contact coordinator@burnabypride.com

 

Accessibility & Inclusion Statement

Access is an act of love and community building. Burnaby Pride works hard to centre accessibility and equity. We recognize that lack of access and ableism are connected to the systems of oppression that we are actively working against as we build, create, and celebrate community.

We acknowledge that we have limitations and are not able to accommodate every person’s needs, however, we continue to work to improve and increase our accessibility. If we are not meeting your needs, please contact us at info@BurnabyPride.com

Accessibility on www.burnabypride.com

Burnaby Pride strives to ensure that its events and information are accessible. We have worked hard to ensure our website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities. We strongly believe that every person should be able to equitably and independently access our events and our website.

www.burnabypride.com makes available the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget that is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows www.burnabypride.com to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1).

Enabling the Accessibility Menu

The www.burnabypride.com accessibility menu can be enabled by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears on the corner of the page. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety.

Disclaimer

www.burnabypride.com continues its efforts to constantly improve the accessibility of its site and services in the belief that it is our collective moral obligation to allow seamless, accessible and unhindered use also for those of us with disabilities.

Despite our efforts to make all pages and content on www.burnabypride.com fully accessible, some content may not have yet been fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. This may be a result of not having found or identified the most appropriate technological solution.

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If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on www.burnabypride.com or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Contact Us

If you wish to report an accessibility issue, have any questions or need assistance, please contact info@BurnabyPride.com

Community Guidelines

  • These events centre 2SLGBTQIA+ folk (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, 2 Spirited, Intersex, Asexual, Plus). Please keep this in mind. We ask allies to be mindful of how they navigate the space.

  • Burnaby Pride recognizes and values diversity, including but not limited to differences in ethnicity, gender identity, ancestry, place of origin, color, citizenship, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, HIV status, political affiliation and ability.

  • Be open. We have a diverse group of event participants, be open to people celebrating in different ways.

  • Maintain our supportive environment. We are creating spaces where people can celebrate who they truly are. We expect those who attend our events to be supportive of this.

  • None of the following behaviour, speech, and/or actions will be accepted: anti-2SLGBTQIA+, transprejudice (anti-trans folk), ableism (anti-disabled people), sexism, racism, anti-fatness, anti-Semitism (anti-Jewish), audism (anti-deaf, hard of hearing folk), xenophobia (anti-people from other countries), hate speech/violence.

  • Step in, distract or report harassment. If you see something that you feel needs intervention, consider which option best works for the situation, your safety and which does not escalate the situation. If you think it is safe to do so, intervene directly by addressing the person who is doing the harm and say something firmly that makes the person aware that what they are doing is wrong, examples include “don’t talk to them like that”, “stop harassing this person”. Following this type of statement, don’t engage with the harasser, interact with the person who being harassed. Distraction is another option, engage the person who is being harassed by talking about something unrelated, such as “can you take me to the candy bar?”, “who is the next performer?”, or “would you like to come with me while I get another drink?”, anything that inserts yourself between the harasser and their target without putting yourself in harm’s way. If you do not feel safe or comfortable intervening, look for event volunteers, city staff, or security.

Examples of Accessibility at the 2022 Burnaby Pride Events

  • Microphone used by all speakers and performers.

  • ASL-EN registered interpreters.

  • Service animals were welcome. At the Pride Street Party, PADS (Pacific Assistance Dog Society) will be present.

  • All porta-potties were gender-neutral and accessible.

  • The terrain at the event space was uneven in areas and a mixture of three zones; grass, concrete, and paved stonesquares. There was floor decking across various grass locations to increase accessibility for mobility devices. 
  • Some COVID protocols were observed, masks and hand sanitizers were available and encouraged. 
  • The event was streamed live online for those who would prefer to attend from the comfort of their home. ASL interpretation and Live captioning was included in the livestream.

  • We could not guarantee a scent free space. We had spaces for smoking away from the main areas.

  • Out of respect for individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS), we asked that eventattendees power off their cell phones/electronic devices fully or place them on airplane mode for theduration of the event.
  • Water refill stations were available, attendees could bring your own bottle or use cups provided.

  • There was concrete, shaded seating area.

  • We had large print menus for the food trucks.

  • There was a sensory-free tent.

  • First aid volunteers were available at both events.

  • There was security at . There were RCMP officers walking the perimeter of the Garden Party. There were no RCMP stationed at the entrance.

  • The City of Burnaby is committed to making our events accessible. If you have suggestions for future events, please contact us at or after the event to let us know what would have improved your experience.

  • If you are disabled and have any advanced questions about the accessibility of the event, please email info@BurnabyPride.com

Examples of Accessibility at the 2020 & 2021 Burnaby Pride Virtual Events

  • Free virtual event
  • ASL Interpretation
  • Live Captioning on Vimeo, Facebook & YouTube
  • Described video with Vocal Eye

Examples of Accessibility at the 2019 Burnaby Pride Events

  • Disability-specific volunteers, identifiable with a blue badge with accessibility symbols.

  • Microphone used by all speakers and performers.

  • ASL-EN registered interpreters.

  • Service animals were welcome. At the Pride Street Party, PADS (Pacific Assistance Dog Society) will be present.

  • All porta-potties were gender-neutral and accessible.

  • There was an accessibility table at the entrance to the Pride Street Party.

  • We could not guarantee a scent free space. We had spaces for smoking away from the main areas. We could not control electromagnetic frequency.

  • There was concrete, shaded seating area for the Pride Street Party.

  • At the Rainbow Garden Party, there was a limited amount of parking spaces for people with disabilities above ground, 1 is an accessible width.

  • We had large print menus for the food trucks.

  • We had volunteers who could help people access the food trucks.

  • While there were games on the grassy field next to Jubilee Avenue at the Pride Street Party, there were also several games adjacent to the accessibility table on flat concrete.

  • There was a quiet space at the Pride Street Party.

  • There were volunteers trained in how to use Narcan (Naloxone), they were identifiable by badges with a grey cross.

  • First aid volunteers were available at both events.

  • There was security at the Friday night Garden Party and Peace Bearers at the Saturday Street Party. There were RCMP officers walking the perimeter of the Garden Party. There were no RCMP stationed at the entrance. At the Pride Street Party, there was a police car blocking off the entrance on Imperial and a City of Burnaby car on the Bonsor side with an RCMP officer. We asked people to choose for themselves which side they felt most comfortable approaching.

  • The City of Burnaby is committed to making our events accessible. If you have suggestions for future events, please contact us at or after the event to let us know what would have improved your experience.

  • If you are disabled and have any advanced questions about the accessibility of the event, please email info@BurnabyPride.com