We invite you to a webinar hosted by Community Living Ontario’s Council and Youth Advisory Committee members. This webinar intends to focus on the educational experiences of people with different abilities. Come, share and talk about your views on the value of inclusive education and the impact of real learning opportunities, in view of the diverse needs of students. Click ... Read More
Community Living Ontario is teaming up with PooranLaw to host another webinar on the Legal Guide to Engaging Support Workers For People With Disabilities. This session will include an introduction to the Legal Guide and will highlight key takeaways from each chapter and the resources that are included in the guide. The audience will learn about important legal issues related ... Read More
Join us for an overview of the Inspiring Possibilities: Estate Planning Guide, jointly prepared by CLO and PooranLaw. Following a review of the guide's highlights and legislative updates, participants will leave with a better understanding of: - Administration of trusts and estates—with a particular emphasis on the role and responsibilities of trustees—including the disposition of assets - Tax filings - ... Read More
Now you see me, now you don’t! Join us for this panel discussion featuring Eon Sinclair, Brittany Manu (Exmiranda), and Alison McLean as they reflect on the duality of the Black experience in Canada – hypervisibility|invisibility. Although we are highly visible because of our Blackness, people often fail to see our full humanity and how systemic racism and exclusion affect ... Read More
We'll be sharing tips and exchanging ideas on how to build your organization's media relations strategy, as well as some ideas for creating or updating your website! 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 ... 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 first in a series of meet-up sessions to talk ... Read More
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
