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DISRUPT! Authentic Inclusion and Awareness

Virtual

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

“Calling All Self Advocates” An Open Forum Webinar

Virtual

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

Communications Network

Virtual

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

Siblings: Citizens with a Cause

Virtual

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

Communications Network

Virtual

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

Siblings: Citizens with a Cause Webinar

Virtual

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: Webinar 1

Virtual

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

Journey to Belonging: Webinar 2

Virtual

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

Journey to Belonging: Webinar 3

Virtual

Creating Partnerships to Support Transition-Age Youth Organizations across the province are finding that youth transitioning into adult developmental services are in need of intensive cross-sectoral supports. Many young adults are facing systems that simply don’t meet their needs. As a result, they are experiencing a high risk of negative outcomes. Join us to learn how Community Living Thunder Bay, Community ... Read More

Communications Network Meeting

Virtual

Alison McLean, Community Living Ontario's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer, will be presenting on strategies for inclusive and accessible communication. Sometimes, communications can be "othering", offensive or unintentionally exclude people who are racialized, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ2SIA folks — to name but a few. This session will discuss strategies and considerations for meaningfully engaging with underrepresented groups and increasing ... Read More

Journey to Belonging: Webinar 4

Virtual

Supporting People who have a Developmental Disability to Age in Place More than 2,000 adults who have a developmental disability are living in long-term care facilities in Ontario, and nearly 600 are under age 60. The long-term care system often lacks the capacity to support people in this population. This session will feature organizations that are supporting people to age ... Read More

Communications Network Meeting

Virtual

  The next Communications Network meeting will be held on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 10am.This month, Marianne Raymond, Community Living North Bay's Director of Strategic Priorities, will be talking about tips and tricks for planning campaigns and how to plan and execute newsletters! This is our first meeting back since June, don't miss out! Register here! We look forward to hosting you again! ... Read More

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