Peer Support

MOVIE NIGHT: A Vibrant CILT Holiday

Published: November 26, 2021

Join us on Zoom to watch The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

When: Friday December 10th from 6:30-9:00pm EST

Where: Zoom (you must register to receive link)

Cost: Free

Rating: PG

Register: Call Lucy 416 486-8666 ext. 226 or email lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca

The film will be shown with Closed Captioning and Audio Description. The film may contain material of a sensitive and controversial nature. Check out the trailer for Christmas Chronicles (2018).

Peer Support events are opportunities for people with disabilities and their allies to interact in a supportive Independent Living Environment.

Movie Night is presented by Vibrant Healthcare Alliance and the Centre for Independent Living Toronto with generous funding support from United Way of Greater Toronto, The City of Toronto, Independent Living Canada and Ontario Community Health Centres

PDN Vibrant Songs and Discussion for Parents with Disabilities and Children (newborn-4 years old)

Published: October 18, 2021

Join us for songs, rhymes and stories (for children newborn to 4 years old) and time for discussion and connection with other parents with disabilities. If you would like to join for just the discussion/peer support portion of this program only, please feel free to join in at 11:30am.

Please let us know about any accommodation or zoom support needs when you register for the event. Automatic closed captions will be turned on. Participants can join by phone if necessary.

When:

Friday November 12, 2021 at 11am
Friday December 10, 2021 at 11am

Where: over Zoom

To register: email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca or Call 416-599-2458 ext 291

Presented by: Vibrant Healthcare Alliance and the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto’s Parenting with a Disability Network with generous funding from the United Way Greater Toronto and the City of Toronto, Ontario’s Community Health Centres and Independent Living Canada.

Nurturing Assistance Information Session

Published: October 18, 2021

Nurturing Assistance refers to additional attendant hours that can be accessed by parents with physical disabilities that qualify for Attendant Services.

Presenters from the Attendant Services Application Centre and the Direct Funding program as well as parents using Nurturing Assistance will answer the questions:

What is Nurturing Assistance (NA)?
How do you access NA through Direct Funding?
How do you apply for NA through ASAC?
How do you access NA through Attendant Service providers?

When: Wed Nov 10, 2021 6-7:30

Where: Over Zoom (please register to receive the link)

Register: Zoom platform link or call 416-599-2458 ext 291

Deadline to Register: Sunday November 7^th

Please feel free to submit further questions when you register. Let us know about any accommodation or Zoom support needs when you register for the event. ASL interpretation will be provided if the need is confirmed by the registration deadline. Automatic closed captions will be turned on. Participants can join by phone if necessary.

Presented by: The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto’s Parenting with a Disability Network with generous funding from the United Way Greater Toronto and the City of Toronto, and Independent Living Canada.

PDN and Vibrant | Parent Peer Support Check-In

Published: October 18, 2021

This evening peer support session is a chance for disabled parents to connect with one another to share challenges, successes and problem-solve together. Please let us know about any accommodation or Zoom support needs when you register for the event. Automatic closed captions will be turned on. Participants can join by phone if necessary. We need at least 3 people registered to run this program.

When: Wednesday Oct 20^th, 2021 8pm-9pm

Where: Over Zoom (please register to receive the link)

Register: email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext 291

MOVIE NIGHT: A Vibrant Halloween

Published: October 15, 2021

Join us for a slightly spooky start to your Halloween weekend. We will meet on Zoom to watch Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016). The film will be shown with Closed Captioning and Audio Description. The film may contain material of a sensitive and controversial nature. Check out the trailer.

When: Friday October 29^th 6:30- 9:00pm EDT

Where: Zoom (you must register to receive link)

Cost: Free

Rating: PG-13

Register: Call Lucy 416 486-8666 ext. 226 and leave your email or email lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca

Peer Support events are opportunities for people with disabilities and their allies to interact in a supportive Independent Living Environment. Movie Night is presented by Vibrant Healthcare Alliance and the Centre for Independent Living Toronto with generous funding support from United Way of Greater Toronto, The City of Toronto, Independent Living Canada and Ontario Community Health Centres.