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.

 

 

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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

Check out the digital version of our Monthly Membership newsletter: Connections October Edition Read the downloadable PDF version here: October Connections Newsletter 2018

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.

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Our Vision: A society where everyone belongs. A society where everyone is valued. Read more

Follow this link to view the DIGITAL version of our Annual Report! Challenges. Strategy. Change.

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.

Learn about all the things we do here at Community Living Toronto by downloading our new corporate brochure!

Earlier this week, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Lisa MacLeod, announced a 1.5% increase to ODSP rates effective this fall. The government also announced that they would be cancelling the Basic Income pilot, 15 months into the proposed 3 year project. This afternoon, we issued a letter to Minister MacLeod in response to these announcements.

The Disability Travel Card is for people of all types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person when travelling with VIA Rail Canada, Greyhound Canada, Coach Canada, and Motor Coach Canada.

Want to know what we have been up to the last month? Want to learn about upcoming events? Check out our Connections Newsletter.