Who We Are
Fragrance-Free Services was created in honour and recognition of and to amplify the voices, struggles, perseverance, and unmet needs of each of the over 1 million people living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in Canada.
We’re a grassroots collaborative of experts and specialists with lived experience, working as a volunteer-based not-for-profit united by our shared goal of protecting and advancing the rights of and improving the health of the planet and the people that are adversely impacted by the use of common everyday chemicals.
Fragrances, scents and other commonly used everyday chemicals are physical and sensory disability-related barriers to access, and equal and full participation and inclusion in all aspects of society for people living with MCS and a host of other medical conditions. For instance, asthma, COPD, allergies, migraine, seizure, autism, fibromyalgia, CFS/ME, GWS, cancer, MCAS, ES, long-covid, and more.
We work toward the full participation and inclusion and removal of barriers for people living with MCS from all spaces throughout society – housing, workplaces, healthcare, education, other services, places of worship, outdoor spaces, and more.
We have proactively removed to the greatest extent possible, the barriers of fragrances, scents and other commonly used everyday chemicals from our services and spaces. We are committed to individualized accommodation beyond our proactive measures.
Our specialized expertise, innovative thinking and sound guidance elevate the human-experience through the creation of thoughtful and innovative solutions that embody equity, inclusivity, accessibility, connectivity and participation throughout society, and wellness for people living with MCS.
At the heart of everything we do is “accessible air”.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Compassion is a social consciousness, recognition, and feeling that motivates people to go out of their way to relieve the physical, mental, or emotional pains of others. It includes kindness, empathy, generosity and acceptance.
Inclusion
Inclusion means that people across varying identities are and feel valued, welcomed, respected, included, represented, and heard and that they fully belong, can be authentic, can contribute to the collective and have a voice. It is the practice of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
Wellness
Wellness is the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to the state of holistic health – the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, fueling the body, engaging the mind, and nurturing the spirit.
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