You help make us who we are

We know that our organization and communities are stronger because of the different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences each person brings.
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!
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).

Accessibility at YSSN

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 by:

  • We are dedicated to making our services, supports, facilities, communications, and workplaces accessible to everyone.
  • We address the diverse needs of the people we serve.
  • We take an intersectional and anti-oppression approach.
  • We promote disability inclusion in all areas of our work.
  • We work to remove barriers that prevent full participation in our services.
  • Services and supports are designed to meet individual needs.
  • Customer service is respectful, helpful, and inclusive.
  • Workplace policies accommodate employees.
  • Technology enables flexible, remote work options.
  • Facilities are safe, easy to access, and welcoming to all. You can learn more by downloading our  Accessibility Plan  and  Accessibility Policy.


We are committed to improving accessibility and welcome feedback to help us enhance our services and spaces for people with disabilities.

  • If you encounter any barriers or feel we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please share your feedback with us.
  • You can also provide feedback, concerns, or complaints in person, by phone, or by email. For more details, see our  Complaint Process on our website.
  • Language, translation, and interpretation services are available to assist you with submitting feedback or complaints.
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