Ontario’s Inclusion Campaign

Does Your Community Include Everyone?

See the person. Include the person.

People with intellectual disabilities are advocates, artists, employees, neighbours, siblings, friends, leaders, public speakers, and community builders.

Seen on billboards and transit shelters across Ontario

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Thank you to our partners at Pattison Outdoor Advertising

Meet the people behind the campaign

Members of the Council of Community Living Ontario are self-advocates who share their experiences, ideas, and leadership to help build a more inclusive Ontario.
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MELISSA BELVISO

Melissa loves working hard, meeting new friends, and sparking fresh ideas to help people living with intellectual disabilities. She believes that with the best support possible, we can create beautiful lives together.

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BRIANNE TAGGART

Brianne enjoys her role as an advocate and all opportunities to share information, create change, and increase inclusion. Brianne believes in giving back, making a difference, and inspiring others.

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AMBER TAYLOR

Amber is a team player and always stands up for other people. She enjoys working with other self-advocates on different projects to help others and educate the public about important issues.

QUICK LEARNING

What is an intellectual disability?

An intellectual disability is a disability that affects how a person learns, reasons, solves problems, and uses everyday social and practical skills.

Every person is different. Some people may need support with certain parts of life. Some people may need very little support.

An intellectual disability is one part of a person. It is not the whole story.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Inclusion in everyday life
Speak directly to people, not around them.
Listen to people’s choices, opinions, and experiences.
Use plain and respectful language.
Make events, workplaces, schools, and services easier to access.
Challenge stereotypes when you hear them.
Create your own user feedback survey
MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Create Your Own Community Includes Me Ad

Show what makes you who you are. Personalize the ad template with your photo, name, and words that describe you. Then download your ad and share it on social media with #CommunityIncludesMe.

Template with intellectual disability wording

Use this version if you would like the ad to include the intellectual disability statement.
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Template without intellectual disability wording

Use this version if you prefer an ad that includes only your name and describing words.
CIM2026_Template02 by Community Living Ontario
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