We know that our organization and communities are stronger because of the different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences each person brings.
At YSSN, we recognize and value the unique identity, beliefs and dignity of every individual, embracing diversity across race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship or status, religion/spirituality, abilities, and other identity markers that shape the communities we serve and the people working with us.
Our promise to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion extends beyond our organization. It shapes how we work with the communities we serve and guides how we support people. Creating an inclusive environment is an ongoing journey, and we are always learning, growing, and improving to ensure our services meet the needs of everyone.
By embracing differences, we create a welcoming space where everyone—the people we support, families, staff, and community members—feels valued, respected, and supported. That includes you!
At YSSN, we are dedicated to making our services accessible to every qualified person. That means we work to ensure that our programs are welcoming and barrier-free. We are committed to accessibility in many ways:
Our work is guided by our Bill of Rights, Accessibility Plan, Accessibility Policy and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression policy, among other equity-focused guidelines. YSSN provides cultural competence and unconscious bias training to all staff and offers language support services, including interpretation and translation, to meet the diverse needs of our community. YSSN is an employer partner of Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
We are committed to improving accessibility and welcome feedback to help us enhance our services and spaces for people with disabilities.
