In this week’s edition of Update Friday, read an op-ed about the Canada Disability Benefit, check out a guide for principals on how to increase inclusion in their schools, and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/UF-Sep-6-2024 Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/3iTcwDX
Track the Movement – Summer 2024 (June-August)
What happened in June? Youth Advisory Committee Delivers Presentation to CLO’s Board of Directors On June 21st, Nicole Canzoneri, Board Director-at-Large, and Yashvit Danani, YAC member, facilitated a compelling presentation to the Board. The presentation highlighted the impactful youth initiatives led by Community Living Ontario’s (CLO) YAC members in Ontario. They provided an overview of the Disrupt! Social Justice Series, … Read More
Board of Directors: Call for Applications
The Nomination Committee of Community Living Ontario (CLO) is currently seeking applications for election to the Board of Directors. This is an opportunity for people who support the goals of CLO to get involved, have a voice at the provincial level and contribute to the direction and success of CLO. The election of the Board will take place at the … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Ontario Trailblazer for Disability Rights Invited to United Nations
Nicole Flynn part of Canadian Government Delegation at Conference on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON, May 23, 2024 — Well-known human rights advocate, entrepreneur, and athlete Nicole Flynn, will travel to the United Nations in New York on June 11-13, 2024, as a member of Canada’s official delegation for a Convention on the Rights … Read More
Recapping Community Living Ontario’s 2024 Day at the Legislature
Photo by Louis Thomas On May 8th, Community Living Ontario (CLO) returned to Queen’s Park for our annual Day at the Legislature event. This event presented an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, agencies, and other supporters to increase our visibility and meet with policymakers in the spirit of connection and collaboration. We would like to sincerely thank the Honourable Michael … Read More
#5ToSurvive Media Coverage
CLO and its members have been working tirelessly to spread our #5ToSurvive message through the media. Check out all of the news articles, radio interviews, TV segments, and more that we’ve compiled.
PRESS RELEASE: Grant Program Empowers Families Across Ontario
Community Living Ontario Family Grant Application Now Open FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON, May 28, 2024 — After implementing a successful inaugural family engagement grant initiative in 2023, Community Living Ontario (CLO) is pleased to announce that the grant program is being offered again this year with a deadline of Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Aimed at supporting and encouraging family … Read More
What Do We Mean By ‘Authentic Inclusion’?
Happy Community Living Month! As we begin a month of celebrating authentic inclusion, read a message from our CEO, Chris Beesley, on what the term means to us here at Community Living Ontario.
Celebrating Seventy Years of Community Living Part Twelve: What Have We Achieved?
by Gord Kyle Merely surviving 70 years as an association of likeminded people is an accomplishment and one that we should collectively celebrate. But, of course, if all we had to say about the history of our association was that we are still on our feet, what would be the point? After all, the parents that gathered in the basement … Read More
From Participant to President: Michael’s Journey with Community Living Ontario
Throughout its 70-year history, Community Living Ontario has provided opportunities for people who have an intellectual disability to explore their interests, build their skills and confidence, and give back to their communities. Your thoughtful and generous support allows us to continue the fight for inclusion and for incredible people like Michael Jacques to choose their own paths to meaningful lives. Read Michael’s … Read More
