Laval’s AXECIBLE Brigade Celebrates 3 Years of advancing accessibility
The Regroupement des Organismes de Promotion de Personnes Handicapées de Laval (ROPPHL) marked on June 5th the third anniversary of its AXECIBLE Brigade with a celebration gathering brigade members, partner organizations, and community.
Founded in response to a growing need for accessible services, the AXECIBLE Brigade is made up of individuals with disabilities or their close relatives who volunteer to evaluate the accessibility of public spaces and services using a dedicated mobile application. The app automatically generates and sends reports to the relevant partners, enabling real improvements in accessibility across the city.
Over its first three years, the initiative has proven highly effective in creating a communication bridge between citizens facing accessibility barriers and service providers seeking constructive evaluations. This anniversary also provided an opportunity to unveil the Portrait of Accessibility in Laval (2022–2024), compiled using data from brigade assessments.
As part of the celebration, nine accessibility awards were presented to Laval partners who have demonstrated outstanding practices and initiatives with measurable impacts on people living with disabilities.
“The Brigade makes me feel like I can make a real difference in improving universal access. Thanks to ROPPHL for bridging the gap between brigadiers and organizations.”
— Christine, AXECIBLE brigadier
“This is a promising project for our region. To expand its impact, it would be wise to increase the number of participating brigadiers.”
— City of Laval employee
“We want to highlight the good practices we observe in our partners. Showcasing these small actions helps motivate brigadiers to keep evaluating,”
— Josée Massicotte, interim Executive Director of ROPPHL and head of the AXECIBLE Brigade
AXECIBLE Expands Beyond Laval
Following its success in Laval, the AXECIBLE Brigade is now active or preparing to launch in six other Quebec regions, including Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, Richelieu–Yamaska, and Montreal’s South Shore.
Get Involved
To become an AXECIBLE brigadier or learn more about the program, visit the AXECIBLE Brigade page.
The ROPPHL, which represents 30 member organizations, continues to serve as a key advocate for universal accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities. Through services like training, evaluation, a public accessibility directory, and customized support, ROPPHL aims to make universal accessibility a shared standard across all sectors.
