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Submissions
[Image Description: A promotional poster for a photography exhibition titled "20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario", presented by The Disability Collective. The design features a black background with two monochrome photographs in pink tones: one of a Black man in a wheelchair looking directly at the camera, and another of two people, one of whom uses a wheelchair, viewing framed artwork in a gallery. The text reads: “20 YEARS LATER” in large, bold pink font, followed by “The (In)Accessibility of Ontario” in white and pink. The call for submissions reads: “Now Accepting Submissions. The logos for The Disability Collective is in the top left corner, and the TD Ready Commitment logo as a supporter is in the top left right corner]
The Disability Collective invites d/Deaf and disabled photographers living in Ontario to submit work to be exhibited as part of 20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario, a temporary exhibition at Daniels Spectrum from October 9-26, 2025.
20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario is a photography exhibition showcasing the shortcomings of the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and the longstanding impacts on the d/Deaf and disabled community in Ontario, marking the 20th anniversary of its enactment. This exhibit will highlight barriers that the d/Deaf and disabled community face in accessing public spaces, and showcase how to remove these barriers and make spaces more accessible for everyone in our community.
Examples of photography subjects could include: lack of accessible signage, lack of accessible pathways, d/Deaf and/or disabled folks trying to access environments that are not made accessible for them, etc.
Artist fees will be $600 CAD, inclusive of a one month exhibition in October 2025. Fees are based on CARFAC minimums for a Category II group show with between 11-15 artists.
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Venue: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Exhibition Dates: October 9-26, 2025
Deadline for Submissions: July 20, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Eligibility: Open to d/Deaf and disabled photographers living in Ontario
Artwork Specifications: Submissions should interpret the theme of the inaccessibility of Ontario, especially in light of the deadline for the AODA passing on January 1, 2025.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Artists are requested to submit high-resolution photos accompanied by a brief description or artist statement contextualizing how their work aligns with the theme.
Please apply using the submission form HERE.
If you require access accommodations, please email team@thedisabilitycollective.com.
Thank you for considering participation in 20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario.
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