The Council of Community Living Ontario consists of 12 self-advocates from across the province who work together with Community Living Ontario’s Board of Directors to find solutions and share information, opinions, knowledge, and experience on important issues such as poverty, safe and affordable housing, human rights, and barriers to quality health care. If you are looking to learn more about Community Living Ontario’s Council, reach out directly to Angiza Nasiree, Council and Family Engagement Coordinator and/or Nicole Flynn, Council President below.
2023/2024 Council
Nicole Flynn — President
Nicole feels that for everyone to be included in society, conversation must occur. She emphasizes the importance of recruiting self-advocates to increase our voice to be heard and to be seen as a person.
Judy Noonan — Vice President
Judy's advocacy efforts span more than 30 years. Her advocacy and volunteer efforts have earned her the Action Read Leadership Award among others.
Robert Smith — Secretary
Robert is from Port Hope, Ontario and this is his third year on Council. He is passionate about advocating for people with disabilities and he believes you can do anything you put your mind to!
Niko Pupella — Treasurer
Niko is from Uxbridge, Ontario. He is beginning his 5th year on Council. He is also a member of the Community Living Durham North self-advocate group, The A-Team as the current President.
Farrah Sattaur
Farrah is currently employed as the Self Advocate Advisor with Community Living Toronto. As a person living with a disability, Farrah’s passion to help others with disabilities comes from her own lived experience.
Stella Curtis
Stella is proud to be a self-advocate and enjoys that it allows her the opportunity to meet people and hear their voices about what they want and need to live their best quality of life.
Dzidra Halar
A founding member of the original Our Voices Matter group in Toronto, Dzidra takes pride in her involvement with Community Living Ontario's Council. She is not afraid to speak up for inclusion and equality.
Jem Moeller
Jem is an Indigenous person who lives with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). She joined Council so she could help others overcome challenges and educate people about FAS.
Amber Taylor
My name is Amber Taylor. I am from Community Living Durham North. I am currently the Vice President of our self-advocate group the A-team.
Hudson Yarrow
My name is Hudson Yarrow. I'm a sports enthusiast, community volunteer, and advocate for inclusivity. My aspirations include personal milestones and furthering my education.
Julianne Allen
I live in Belleville, and I am married. I was on the Council for four years from 2006-2010 and I enjoyed it. I have a passion to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Sean Travis
Sean is an ardent self-advocate in his community. He was diagnosed with an intellectual disability at a young age but has worked hard in his life and has been living independently for twenty plus years now.
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