Skills Training

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.

Employment and Volunteer Opportunities at City of Toronto

Published: September 30, 2021

Diverse members are needed to serve on a range of City of Toronto of boards, committees and tribunals. Below are a list of hyperlinked opportunities with deadlines:

Legacy Fund Allocations Committee – October 1, 2021

Moss Park Arena Board – October 15, 2021

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority – October 29, 2021

Toronto Investment Board – October 29, 2021

View all opportunities

Keep checking the City of Toronto job opportunities for upcoming temporary roles with Toronto Elections to support the upcoming municipal election on October 24, 2022.

Surveys on Accessibility and Employment

Published: September 30, 2021

CaféTO survey on Accessibility

The City of Toronto is currently reviewing the CaféTO program and want to better understand any program barriers and the effects on residents and visitors.

This survey is targeted to people in Toronto who identify as having a disability and/or who are impacted by barriers specifically related to the CaféTO program. The survey is currently live and will be open until October 4, 2021.

Survey link: CafeTO Accessibility Survey
If you have any questions or concerns, please email cafeto@toronto.ca

Ontario Courts Accessibility Committee (OCAC) Survey

OCAC is conducting a survey to gather information on the current state of accessibility in Ontario courts. This survey is targeted at persons who have experience attending court either as a person with a disability themselves or supporting a person with a disability.

Survey link: Ontario Courts Accessibility Survey

Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Published: August 24, 2021

The government of Canada sent out a memo regarding engagement on a Disability Inclusion Action Plan. This plan addresses the topic of why inclusion is necessary, what the plan aims to do, and a survey for feedback.

To read the full report, please see the hyperlinked Disability Inclusion Action Plan – PDF Accessible EN or Plan pour l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap – PDF Accessible FR.

Information Resources for Voting in the Federal Election for September 20th, 2021

Published: August 20, 2021

With the federal election fast approaching on September 20th, 2021, CILT has put together a number of resources pertaining to if individuals were interested in casting their ballots by mail. Your local Elections Canada office must receive your completed online or in-person special ballot application by the deadline of Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 p.m. local time. Your ballot must be returned by election day on Monday September 20, 2021.

There may be a number of barriers with the online vote-by-mail application process, so please refer to our hyperlinked resources for troubleshooting options.

LIST OF RESOURCES

Please note that all resource documents are in PDF form. For alternate versions or any further questions and concerns, please reach out to CILT’s Independent Living Skills Coordinator, John Mossa, by email john.mossa@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext 238.