This picture shows a group of new SAC members with support staff on either side From L, Katina, Patrick, Felicia, Novlette, Gus, and Venus

By: Sue Hutton

In September the Self Advocates Council welcomed the newly elected members for an orientation session. The group talked about what is important to them, and what some of the best ways to communicate are.

The issues that are important to the SAC for 2017-2019 seem to be echoing the priorities of earlier years. Being in relationships, getting out into the community, learning to get around the city better with TTC and   having rights respected are key themes. It’s a wonderful time to build momentum and keep the issues from past years on the table.

The next SAC meeting will host a researcher from York University who wants to work with people labelled with intellectual disabilities to explore what relationships mean. We look forward to telling you more about what we discuss in the November issue of Connections!

In the meantime, if you know anyone who would like to get involved with the Self Advocates Council, please get in touch with:

Sue Hutton

647-729-1205
shutton@cltoronto.ca

Self-Advocates Council Meeting
Wednesday October 25, 2017
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
20 Spadina Rd
People labeled with an intellectual disability and their supporters are invited.

Click here to read full newsletter in PDF: Newsletter_2017_October