By Melanie Hooker

In January 2016, a pilot project began as a partnership between the Toronto Public Library and Community Living Toronto and is now successfully entering its third session. The class is a ten week functional literacy class, run once a week for individuals with an intellectual disability.

The first session of the class was held during the winter of 2016 at the Barbara Frum Library in North York. After a successful first session, the second quickly followed in the spring at           S. Walter Stewart Library in Central region. With two sessions under our belt, and with demand increasing, our third session will begin this fall and will be held at the Don Mills Toronto Public Library. The class has been well received by staff and students with glowing reviews and requests for more!

Students in the class come from both Community Living Toronto and the community at large, and there is no fee to attend.  The classes have been held in Central Region and in North York with the intention of being rolled out to a different location and region each session.  Aside from being a great learning opportunity for individuals we support, these classes have strengthened the relationship between Community Living Toronto and the Toronto Public Library. Partnerships such as these make our communities stronger and more inclusive.

If you would like more information on the literacy programs or interested in participating please contact, Melanie Hooker, Central Region, melanie.hooker@cltoronto.ca.

Upcoming Central Events

Central Region Council Meeting/ Strategic Planning Town Hall
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 6:30 pm
20 Spadina Rd, Room 2B
All are welcome.

To RSVP to the above event:
Contact Matt Poirier at 647-729-1210 or matthew.poirier@cltoronto.ca
Central Parent Share                                                                                                  
A support group for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
Regent Park Community Centre, 2^nd floor
402 Shutter St, Toronto, ON
Dates: October 17, November 14
Time:10 to noon
RSVP: Yulia Prudova 647-729-1209