In this week’s edition of Update Friday, read a recap of our Family Conference, last chance to submit a conference session proposal, and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/UF-Jun-6-2025 Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/3iTcwDX
Council Newsletter: Spring 2025 (Mar-May)
Updates from March Council Members Share Training on Inclusive Meetings On March 26, 2025, Council members Judy Noonan, Dzidra Halar, and Brianne Taggart led an online training session for the CLO Council based on what they learned from the “Listen Include Respect Train-the-Trainer” program they attended earlier this year. Their presentation focused on how to make meetings more inclusive for … Read More
Track the Movement – Spring 2025 (March – May)
What happened in March? YAC Members on the Connections Café Podcast On Saturday, March 1st, Youth Advisory Commitee (YAC) members, Megan and Moira, were guest speakers on the Youth for Change Podcast Series, Youth Connections Café. They passionately discussed the topic “The Importance of Accessibility in our Communities”, sharing their lived experiences and emphasizing the importance of accessibility services and … Read More
From Victoria to Cape Spear: Community Living Volunteer Cycles Coast-to-Coast Across Canada This Summer
Toronto, Ontario // Monday, May 12, 2025 // FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Friday, May 9th, Lucas De Sousa set off from the Mile Zero Monument in Victoria, B.C. and will cycle more than 7,300 km across Canada where he will land in Cape Spear, Newfoundland in August. De Sousa hopes his efforts will raise awareness about the work done by … Read More
#WaitingToBelong Media Releases and Resources
#WaitingToBelong Print Piece (May 2025) MPP Congratulatory Template Letter (Mar 2025) – English #WaitingToBelong Template News Release (Feb 2025) – English #WaitingToBelong Template News Release (Feb 2025) – French #WaitingToBelong Press Release (Nov 28, 2024) – English #WaitingToBelong Press Release (Nov 28, 2024) – French
#WaitingToBelong Media Coverage
This page tracks media coverage related to CLO’s latest campaign entitled #WaitingToBelong.
Crisis in the Classroom: Children with Disabilities Isolated, Held Down & Sent Home
For Immediate Release//Toronto, Ontario, April 23, 2025 Crisis in the Classroom: Children with Disabilities Isolated, Held Down & Sent HomeNew report details disturbing treatment in Ontario Schools A new report published by Community Living Ontario is shedding new light on the exclusion, seclusion, and restraint of students with disabilities in Ontario schools. Numerous authorities are calling on the Premier and … Read More
Letters to Ontario Party Leaders Post Election – March 2025
Congratulations Letter to Premier Ford Post Election Letter – Bonnie Crombie Post Election Letter – Marit Stiles Post Election Letter – Mike Schreiner
Coalition of disability organizations calls on parties to make Ontarians with disabilities a priority in Ontario election
Coalition of disability organizations calls on parties to make Ontarians with disabilities a priority in Ontario election Twelve organizations host election debate with more than 500 attendees TORONTO, ON (February 20, 2025) – On February 19, 2025, a coalition made up of a broad cross-section of disability organizations hosted an Ontario election debate with a record-breaking audience, focused on issues … Read More
Track the Movement – Winter 2025 (December 2024 – February 2025)
What happened in December? “How Re:Action4Inclusion Transforms Lives: Stories from Youth Advocates” Check out our new Re:Action4Inclusion (R4I) video! Three Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members — Moira, Nicole, and Maahil — share their perspectives on how the R4I movement changed their lives and inspired them to become powerful change makers in their communities! Watch the inspiring video below. A Recap … Read More
