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Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Published: December 3, 2021

Statement by CILT’s Executive Director, Wendy Porch

There’s no question that we have accomplished some improvements in the economic and social equity of disabled people over the last 40 years. There is also no question that there remain persistent and unaltered barriers to our community being fully respected, supported and seen as part of the community at large. 

Despite decades of work related to employment supports for people with disabilities, our community remains underemployed and many are still living in poverty. Provincial income security programs do not provide an adequate income for anyone, let alone a disabled person living in an ablest world. 

Disabled people still do not have access to adequate accessible, affordable and safe housing. At no time in our recent history has the lack of accessible housing had a more ominous impact on our communities than now, with disabled people having to live in long-term care facilities and where deaths related to Covid 19 have been rampant. 

The pandemic itself, has had a profound impact on our communities. Elsewhere in the world we clearly see data that shows disabled people are more vulnerable to infection and dire outcomes as a result of Covid 19 but here in Canada we don’t even collect this data. And disabled people are largely not considered to be priorities for vaccination despite this international data that shows the uneven burden the pandemic has had on the community. And despite calls from organizations and individuals to do so.  

I must be honest. I don’t feel like there is much to be celebrated. Perhaps the only bright light is the tenacity, persistence, and creativity of the community itself. Time and time again, diverse disability communities come together to support each other, to include each other, and to say I see you, too.  

So for all of you out there who lead in your communities, who reach out to others and who hold and make space for everyone – today I’ll be thinking of and honoring you.  

 

Wendy Porch 

Executive Director, CILT 

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ADP Survey Town Hall | November 15, 2021

Published: November 12, 2021

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians and CCB Toronto Visionaries are inviting you to a Town Hall, at which time you will hear about the ADP Program, reasons for the Survey and have the opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about it.

When: Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 7:00pm EST

Registration is not required. To join, click on the Zoom meeting hyperlink or you can use the phone number to call-in: +1 647 374 4685

  • Passcode for the meeting is 439331

Facilitators: John Rae and Ian White.

Community Events, Disability Information

Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine Townhall

Published: October 21, 2021

CILT’s Executive Director and Chair of the City of Toronto Accessible Vaccine Task Force Wendy Porch and Nurses from Toronto Public Health will join CILT staff to answer your questions and discuss:

  • Accessible vaccine clinics in Toronto on November 5, 6, and 7 2021
  • The difference between cold, flu and Covid-19
  • Covid-19 vaccine boosters; who needs to get a 3rd shot
  • Covid-19 vaccines for children
  • How to book vaccines if you require in-home or one on one appointments
  • Covid19 Vaccine Receipts

Please feel free to submit additional questions about Covid19 vaccines when you register.

When: Tuesday November 2, 2021, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Where: over Zoom

To Register: Apply through Zoom

If you need support with registration, please contact:

Email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca 

Phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291, TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service

ASL to English interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be provided. Please let us know in registration if you require any additional accommodation.

This event is funded by the City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Engagement Project and is presented in collaboration with the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) and a cross-disability team of partner organizations outreaching to disabled Torontonians within their neighbourhoods to address vaccine questions and barriers.

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City of Toronto’s “Let’s get T.O. Vaccinated” | Super Supportive Vaccine Clinics [ANOTHER LOCATION]

Published: October 21, 2021

Do you or a family member:

  • Have a fear of needles?
  • Need to sit down while waiting?
  • Need a quiet space to get vaccinated?
  • Need a companion with you as you get vaccinated?
  • Need an ASL interpreter?

If yes to any of the above, you will find the support you need at this special clinic.

WHEN:

Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7

From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LOCATION:

North York Seniors Centre, 21 Hendon Ave

Open to anyone born 2009 or earlier for first or second dose of Moderna and Pfizer vaccine. No registration or OHIP needed. Physically accessible location.

Do you have questions about vaccines or COVID-19? Call Centre for Independent Living in Toronto: 416-599-2458 or 711 for Bell Relay Service to connect to an Ambassador, or you can talk to a nurse at the clinic. You can also visit the City of Toronto COVID-19 website. 

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City of Toronto’s “Let’s get T.O. Vaccinated” | Super Supportive Vaccine Clinics

Published: October 21, 2021

Do you or a family member:

  • Have a fear of needles?
  • Need to sit down while waiting?
  • Need a quiet space to get vaccinated?
  • Need a companion with you as you get vaccinated?
  • Need an ASL interpreter?

If yes to any of the above, you will find the support you need at this special clinic.

WHEN:

Friday, November 5 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 6 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS:

Elm Bank Community Centre, 10 Rampart Rd

Oakridge Community Centre, 63 Pharmacy Avenue (at Danforth Avenue)

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 156 Sixth Street, Etobicoke

Open to anyone born 2009 or earlier for first or second dose of Moderna and Pfizer vaccine. No registration or OHIP needed. Physically accessible location.

Do you have questions about vaccines or COVID-19? Call Centre for Independent Living in Toronto: 416-599-2458 or 711 for Bell Relay Service to connect to an Ambassador, or you can talk to a nurse at the clinic. You can also visit the City of Toronto COVID-19 website. 

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