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Inaugural Inclusion Mission Sets off for Israel

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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. (Read more)

LIGHTS newsletter February Edition

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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 … (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 … (Read more)

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

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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. (Read more)

October Connections Newsletter

Get your Dancing shoes ready! Community Rocks in coming up! Saturday November 10th!

Check out the digital version of our Monthly Membership newsletter: Connections October Edition

Read the downloadable PDF version here: October Connections Newsletter 2018 (Read more)

Donor Dollars Newsletter -Fall Edition

The Donor Dollars newsletter recognizes many outstanding individuals and corporate partners who are helping to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Click here to read the downloadable PDF. Our Vision: A society where everyone belongs. … (Read more)

September Connections Newsletter

Shane is all smiles visiting with his SWACA friends

In this issue of the Connections Newsletter, you will learn about the sprOUT Toronto group, about our wonderful Council Members, a special surprise backyard BBQ, Viola Desmond Park Naming Ceremony coverage, what the Self Advocates have been up to this summer, and one of our summer students, Jessica, had the honour of meeting MP of Scarborough Rouge Park, Gary Anandasangaree who actually sponsored the Canada Summer Jobs application. (Read more)