CBC segment on “Women Moving Forward” Initiative

On Wednesday May 29th, CBC aired a segment about the initiative “Women Moving Forward” on the Radio show “Here and Now” as well as CBC news at 6 on TV! We are proud of the impact that this program has on women in Toronto. Read more

Shadow Lake Centre featured in Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville – Saturday June 1st

This is a great opportunity to check out the Camp at Shadow Lake Centre and meet the amazing staff and see the great property and facilities Shadow Lake has to offer!

Connections Newsletter April 2019

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Donor Dollars Spring Edition

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Inaugural Inclusion Mission Sets off for Israel

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada - Today, leaders and supporters from disability-serving organizations from across Canada begin a nine-day Canada-Israel Inclusion Mission to learn about ground-breaking Israeli models of accessibility and service provision. This is the first Canadian mission to Israel focused on disability and inclusion.

LIGHTS newsletter February Edition

LIGHTS is a unique program which has been created by community leaders in partnership with Community Living Toronto to address the very significant shortage of independent and appropriate housing for intellectually disabled citizens in Toronto. Its goal is to enable new housing opportunities to flourish for the intellectually disabled, and to share its blueprint for success with other communities across the country. Read more

Making it easier to access ODSP dental benefits.

Starting in March 2019, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) will no longer be issuing paper dental cards with ODSP monthly statements.

The last paper dental card will be sent in February 2019 for the eligibility month of March 2019. Read more

December 2018 – January 2019 Connections Newsletter

Happy Holidays! Artwork by Quyen Ngo at Creative Village Studio

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Press Release: New System Promises Dignity and Compassion for Intellectual Disability Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New System Promises Dignity and Compassion for Intellectual Disability Community (Toronto - November 22, 2018) - Community Living Toronto is pleased to see a number of proposed reforms to the social assistance system that will improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Far too many such individuals live in poverty, and these reforms will make a difference in the lives of millions.

Press Release: Community Living Toronto Urges Government to Reconsider PACY Plan, Affirm Commitment to Vulnerable Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Community Living Toronto Urges Government to Reconsider PACY Plan, Affirm Commitment to Vulnerable Children

(Toronto – November 16, 2018) – Community Living Toronto is concerned that the Government of Ontario has announced the repeal of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth Act, 2007, the end of the independent Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (PACY), and the transition of that function to the Ombudsman. Read more