If you are passionate about advocacy and making a difference and would like to learn more about the important and relevant topic of Tokenism, this webinar is for you! It will explore Council’s perspective on Tokenism of people who have a disability and offer discussions about advocacy and shared experiences.
The pandemic forced agencies to move from dabbling in digital service delivery to pivoting entirely to virtual supports in some areas. Its cost-effectiveness and alignment with 'Journey to Belonging' means that digital service delivery is here to stay and it’s up to us to ensure it is an effective and inclusive complement to in-person supports. Join us on Thursday, March ... Read More
The virtual book club is intended for Executive Directors, to engage new and prospective new leaders in conversations with colleagues about some of the core issues in the Community Living movement — past, present, and future — new leaders are likely to encounter such issues and should be able to recognize and understand them effectively.
Michael Jacques, who never surrenders to the idea of “can’t,” will speak about topics such as learning, inclusion, advocacy, independence, and the power of perseverance. His journey with Re:Action4Inclusion started in Grade 10, where he found his voice as a participant. He then became involved with Re:Action4Inclusion as an organizer and since then has given numerous presentations promoting this fabulous ... Read More
Are you passionate about advocacy and making a difference in the lives of people who have a disability? Do you have a concern or question about an issue that affects your life as a person who has a disability? Then we invite you to the latest webinar hosted by The Council of Community Living Ontario. Join us in this safe ... Read More
About the Community Living Ontario Communications Network: The main purpose of this network is: • Knowledge exchange: Focus on normalizing disability, the importance of story sharing, building community and capacity • Supporting agencies: Tips, templates, guidelines/best practices, tutorials, list of digital and creative tools, etc. • Helping spread the word about ongoing activities throughout the sector
Are you a youth between 14-29 years of age? Are you a sibling of someone with a disability? Are you passionate about supporting and helping others build an inclusive community? If you answered “YES” to all these questions, our upcoming virtual meet-up session is for YOU! Come join us for the second session in a series of sibling meet-up sessions ... Read More
Candace Zhang and Benjamin Miller from the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) will be speaking about Ontario’s Election Finances Act which governs spending by nonprofits on election-related advertising. The presentation will also include several examples of nonprofits who have successfully used these advocacy methods to have an impact. CLO's Director of Social Policy & Strategic Initiatives, Shawn Pegg, will also be ... Read More
Are you a youth between 14-29 years of age? Are you a sibling of someone with a disability? Are you passionate about supporting and helping others build an inclusive community? If you answered “YES” to all these questions, our upcoming virtual meet-up session is for YOU! Come join us for the second session in a series of sibling meet-up sessions ... Read More
Journey to Belonging: Moving from Vision to Reality Creating an Individualized Funding Framework and Options in Your Community Ontario’s new strategy for developmental services, Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion, is framed by a vision where people are empowered to make choices and live as independently as possible through supports that are person-directed, equitable and sustainable. Join us to learn ... Read More
May 1st 2022: Shine the Light on Community Living - Oakville Town Hall will be helping to promote and kick off Community Living Month by lighting up in green and blue from sunset to sunrise as part of Community Living Ontario's Shine a Light on Community Living initiative.
Supporting People to Have Choice and Control in Community-Based Housing There is a growing understanding that people supported by developmental service agencies can live in increasingly independent ways, and achieve greater health and quality of life as a result. In this session, we will learn about the individualized housing approaches taken by Community Living Algoma, and hear stories about people ... Read More
