BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CILT - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cilt.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CILT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250225T131055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T194201Z UID:16531-1747828800-1747832400@cilt.ca SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities  DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities  \n  \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Community Health for a monthly virtual peer support group. This group is an opportunity to share parenting challenges and joys\, problem-solve and celebrate with others who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This a cross-disability group and is facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge of parenting they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic   \n  \n-A short self-care exercise  \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability and parenting  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \n  \nPDN Vibrant Zoom operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we as disabled parents are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in PDN Vibrant Zoom.   \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our PDN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpdn  URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-group-for-parents-with-disabilities-3/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250501T113745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T113745Z UID:16786-1748350800-1748356200@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Creative Writing for People with Disabilities presented by The Centre for Independent Living and Vibrant Community Health DESCRIPTION:This 5-week program will explore writing as a form of creative self-expression rooted  in\nthe ways that lived experience of Disability informs how we write and what we write about.\n Sessions will include:\n-Writing with Prompts\n-Reading and discussing work by Disabled Writers\n-Sharing writing and giving/receiving feedback\n-Facilitators with lived experience of disability\n This program is for beginner writers\, and anyone interested in writing more\, playing with words and sharing their work with others.   Whether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome!\n\nPARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO ALL SESSIONS AND COMPLETE A PRE AND POST EVALUATION\nPeer Support groups/events operate under the Independent  Living Philosophy and are committed to providing safer & inclusive anti-oppressive spaces.\n\nACCESS: Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Auto-captions will be turned on. ASL-English Interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by Tuesday April 22\, 2025\, at 12pm.\nTo register and book a pre-evaluation contact Lucy:  416-486-8666 ext.226  /  lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca URL:https://cilt.ca/event/creative-writing-for-people-with-disabilities-presented-by-the-centre-for-independent-living-and-vibrant-community-health-5/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T141500 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250225T125744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T125744Z UID:16509-1748437200-1748441700@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Peer Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support meeting for a cross-disability group of adults facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \n  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic or wellness activity   \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \nCILT’s Peer Connect operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience of disability\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \n  \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in Peer Connect.   \n  \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \n  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our Peer Support facebook group:  www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpeersupport/    URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-connect-7/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250122T173004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T173004Z UID:16395-1749045600-1749049200@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop-In\nThis monthly virtual meet up is a chance for a cross-disability group of writers to connect and write in community. Beginners and experienced writer’s are welcome! This is a chance to spend an hour together to make some room for our writing.\nWhether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome!\n\nThis program occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-3pm.\n Each Drop-In Includes:\n -Opening go around sharing the successes and challenges of our writing this month\n -20-25 minutes of writing time together. A prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on.\n -After writing we share lines or words to create a collective poem.\n-Resource Wrap Up where we can share any opportunities\, workshops\, publication calls\, events\, etc. that might be of interest to the group.\n-We end by reading a poem by a disabled writer.\n\nRegistration:\n This program is available for Ontario residents.\n To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.\n Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive emails with meeting reminders a week before\, the zoom link week of and resources following the Drop-In.\n\nAccess:\n Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided upon request.\n For more information about this program and to read our past collective poems visit https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/\nMore about Disability in Writing at CILT here https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disability-in-writing-at-cilt/\n You may also want to join our Disabled Writers’ Drop-In facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-22/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250606T161123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T161123Z UID:16827-1750248000-1750251600@cilt.ca SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:  \nPDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities  \n  \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Community Health for a monthly virtual peer support group. This group is an opportunity to share parenting challenges and joys\, problem-solve and celebrate with others who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This a cross-disability group and is facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge of parenting they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic   \n  \n-A short self-care exercise  \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability and parenting  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \n  \nPDN Vibrant Zoom operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we as disabled parents are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in PDN Vibrant Zoom.   \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our PDN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpdn  URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-group-for-parents-with-disabilities-4/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T141500 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250225T125825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T125825Z UID:16511-1750856400-1750860900@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Peer Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support meeting for a cross-disability group of adults facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \n  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic or wellness activity   \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \nCILT’s Peer Connect operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience of disability\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \n  \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in Peer Connect.   \n  \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \n  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our Peer Support facebook group:  www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpeersupport/    URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-connect-8/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250702T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250702T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250122T180249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T180249Z UID:16397-1751464800-1751468400@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop-In\nThis monthly virtual meet up is a chance for a cross-disability group of writers to connect and write in community. Beginners and experienced writer’s are welcome! This is a chance to spend an hour together to make some room for our writing.\nWhether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome!\n\nThis program occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-3pm.\n Each Drop-In Includes:\n -Opening go around sharing the successes and challenges of our writing this month\n -20-25 minutes of writing time together. A prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on.\n -After writing we share lines or words to create a collective poem.\n-Resource Wrap Up where we can share any opportunities\, workshops\, publication calls\, events\, etc. that might be of interest to the group.\n-We end by reading a poem by a disabled writer.\n\nRegistration:\n This program is available for Ontario residents.\n To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.\n Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive emails with meeting reminders a week before\, the zoom link week of and resources following the Drop-In.\n\nAccess:\n Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided upon request.\n For more information about this program and to read our past collective poems visit https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/\nMore about Disability in Writing at CILT here https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disability-in-writing-at-cilt/\n You may also want to join our Disabled Writers’ Drop-In facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-23/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250704T161217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T161217Z UID:16917-1753279200-1753290000@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Consumer Summer Social  DESCRIPTION:Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is pleased to invite you to our   \nSummer Social CILT Invite \nAn In-Person Event  \nThis event will allow CILT consumers to connect with us and each other in-person in a fun and safe manner! We will also be sharing the results of our consumer survey.  \nJoin us for a day of crafts\, connection and light refreshments.  \n  \nWhen: Wednesday July 23\, 2025 2:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time  \nWhere: St Matthew’s Clubhouse (450 Broadview Ave\, Toronto\, North of Gerrard)  \n  \nCOVID Safety: This will be an indoor/outdoor event. We ask that you wear a mask when indoors if you’re able. We will have windows and doors open and will have masks and air filters on the premises.  \n  \nRegister Here: forms.office.com/r/RyaWtm9uen   \n  \nAccess Supports: ASL-English interpretation and attendant services provided. If you need assistance with registering or additional information\, please contact Robin Simmons by e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293.   URL:https://cilt.ca/event/consumer-summer-social/ LOCATION:St Matthew’s Clubhouse (450 Broadview Ave\, Toronto\, North of Gerrard)\, 450 Broadview Ave\, Toronto\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250707T180135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T180135Z UID:16928-1753794000-1753801200@cilt.ca SUMMARY:People with Disabilities and Self-Advocacy with your Doctor in Ontario DESCRIPTION:CILT invites you to “People with Disabilities and Self-Advocacy with your Doctor in Ontario” Zoom meeting on Tuesday July 29\, 2025\, 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (Canada) \nDescription: The webinar will provide self-advocacy skills for people with disabilities when visiting a doctor to ensure your access needs are being met. It will build on the understanding of the Independent Living Model vs the Medical Model for accessing health supports with your doctor and how to find a doctor in Ontario. This webinar will provide knowledge on your Health Information and Privacy Rights in Ontario. \nWhen: Tuesday July 29\, 2025\, 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (Canada) \nAccess Supports: ASL-English interpretation and CART Captioning will be provided. \nIf you require any access accommodations\, please let us know in the Access Accommodation section of the registration by July 22\, 2025. \nRegister in advance for this meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sSTu_ZT0SyWYtqrrmJZEXg \nThis workshop will have the following objectives: \n1) Understanding the Independent Living Model vs the Medical Model \n2) How to find a Doctor in Ontario \n3) How to self-advocate with your doctor and ensure your access needs are being met \n4) Know your Health Information and Privacy Rights in Ontario \n5) Question and Answers \n6) Resources \nIf you need assistance with registering\, please e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293. Please note\, you will not be able to join the session without registering first. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nCentre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Workshop Facilitators: \nJohn Mossa\, Independent Living Skills Coordinator \nRobin Simmons\, Inquiries Generalist \nDev Ramsawakh\, Program Assistant URL:https://cilt.ca/event/people-with-disabilities-and-self-advocacy-with-your-doctor-in-ontario/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T141500 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250225T125909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T125909Z UID:16513-1753880400-1753884900@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Peer Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support meeting for a cross-disability group of adults facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \n  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic or wellness activity   \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \nCILT’s Peer Connect operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience of disability\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \n  \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in Peer Connect.   \n  \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \n  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our Peer Support facebook group:  www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpeersupport/    URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-connect-9/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250122T180340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T180340Z UID:16399-1754488800-1754492400@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop-In\nThis monthly virtual meet up is a chance for a cross-disability group of writers to connect and write in community. Beginners and experienced writer’s are welcome! This is a chance to spend an hour together to make some room for our writing.\nWhether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome!\n\nThis program occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-3pm.\n Each Drop-In Includes:\n -Opening go around sharing the successes and challenges of our writing this month\n -20-25 minutes of writing time together. A prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on.\n -After writing we share lines or words to create a collective poem.\n-Resource Wrap Up where we can share any opportunities\, workshops\, publication calls\, events\, etc. that might be of interest to the group.\n-We end by reading a poem by a disabled writer.\n\nRegistration:\n This program is available for Ontario residents.\n To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.\n Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive emails with meeting reminders a week before\, the zoom link week of and resources following the Drop-In.\n\nAccess:\n Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided upon request.\n For more information about this program and to read our past collective poems visit https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/\nMore about Disability in Writing at CILT here https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disability-in-writing-at-cilt/\n You may also want to join our Disabled Writers’ Drop-In facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-24/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T141500 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250225T125946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T125946Z UID:16515-1756299600-1756304100@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Peer Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support meeting for a cross-disability group of adults facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \n  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic or wellness activity   \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \nCILT’s Peer Connect operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience of disability\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \n  \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in Peer Connect.   \n  \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \n  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our Peer Support facebook group:  www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpeersupport/    URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-connect-10/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250122T180425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T180425Z UID:16401-1756908000-1756911600@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop-In\nThis monthly virtual meet up is a chance for a cross-disability group of writers to connect and write in community. Beginners and experienced writer’s are welcome! This is a chance to spend an hour together to make some room for our writing.\nWhether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome!\n\nThis program occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-3pm.\n Each Drop-In Includes:\n -Opening go around sharing the successes and challenges of our writing this month\n -20-25 minutes of writing time together. A prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on.\n -After writing we share lines or words to create a collective poem.\n-Resource Wrap Up where we can share any opportunities\, workshops\, publication calls\, events\, etc. that might be of interest to the group.\n-We end by reading a poem by a disabled writer.\n\nRegistration:\n This program is available for Ontario residents.\n To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.\n Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive emails with meeting reminders a week before\, the zoom link week of and resources following the Drop-In.\n\nAccess:\n Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided upon request.\n For more information about this program and to read our past collective poems visit https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/\nMore about Disability in Writing at CILT here https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disability-in-writing-at-cilt/\n You may also want to join our Disabled Writers’ Drop-In facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-25/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T141500 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250225T130028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T130028Z UID:16517-1758718800-1758723300@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Peer Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support meeting for a cross-disability group of adults facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \n  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic or wellness activity   \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \nCILT’s Peer Connect operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience of disability\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \n  \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in Peer Connect.   \n  \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \n  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our Peer Support facebook group:  www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpeersupport/    URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-connect-11/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250904T175658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T152330Z UID:17039-1758738600-1758744000@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Racialized Disabled Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Racialized Disabled Writers Workshop\n\nWhen: Sept 24\, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm\nWhere: Over Zoom\n\nJoin the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto for an evening of writing with a group of Racialized Disabled writers. Beginners and those curious about writing are welcome! This session will be facilitated by CILT staff with lived experience. Spaces are limited. Please register by Sept 18.\nIn this workshop participants will be invited to introduce themselves\, discuss different kinds of writing and sharing stories\, do some writing with prompts\, and have the option to share the first drafts that are created during writing time. We will end by reading a poem by a Disabled Racialized writer.  This program is only for participants who are Black\, Indigenous\, or People of Colour who have Disabilities.\nAccess: ASL-English interpretation will be available if need is confirmed by September 18th registration deadline. Zoom Auto-Captions will be turned on. Participants are welcome to fidget and take breaks as needed. Please let us know about any other access needs when you register.\n\nTo register click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-l9B1jLlQ5WlpEjXXbqe0w\nIf you have questions about this program or need support with registration\, please contact Dev at dev.ramsawakh@cilt.ca or 416-599-2458 ext 301\nThis session will not be recorded. After the session\, participants will receive a resource document and a copy of the prompts used during the session as well as information about joining our monthly Disabled Writers’ Drop-In https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/ URL:https://cilt.ca/event/racialized-disabled-writers-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250827T173130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T155539Z UID:17002-1758794400-1758801600@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Foundations of Disability Inclusion (public workshop) DESCRIPTION:This public offering of the Foundations of Disability Inclusion workshop is a 2-hour virtual event in English over Zoom where you can gain a better understanding of disability and access as integral to effective Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion work\, facilitated by disabled and Deaf educators with lived experience.   \n  \nLearning Objectives include:  \n\nRecognize disability as part of human diversity \nUnderstand Independent Living as a fundamental shift in society \nDevelop a common understanding of disability frameworks including disability justice \nExplore ways to actively practice access and inclusion to dismantle ableism \n\n  \nTake this workshop if you:   \n\nReside in or work in Ontario \n\n\nAre interested as an individual and not together as an organization  \n\n\nNew staff at an organization that has taken the main workshop before  \n\n\nHave taken the main workshop before and would like a refresher  \n\n\nWould like to learn about disability inclusion and access and how to cultivate an effective EDI culture \n\n  \nSeats can be purchased at any range between $25 – $35 per seat OR two seats for a fixed $30. Purchase and sign up on Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/565vstvx  \n  \nThe workshop fee is being offered at a sliding scale to encourage individuals to decide for themselves how much they can contribute and consider accommodating as many as possible to access this workshop.   \n This workshop is meant to complement the main Foundations of Disability Inclusion workshop detailed on the CILT website: https://cilt.ca/foundations-of-disability-inclusion/    \nFor any questions about the workshop\, including if cost is a barrier\, or if your organization would like to consider booking the main Foundations workshop\, please email Keat Welsh (keat.welsh@cilt.ca).  \nThe Foundations of Disability Inclusion workshop is a program of the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) as part of the Inclusion of Disability Equity and Access (IDE+A) project.   URL:https://cilt.ca/event/foundations-of-disability-inclusion-public-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T201500 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250922T154000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T160018Z UID:17072-1758913200-1758917700@cilt.ca SUMMARY:CILT Awards Presentation and Anniversary Spotlight DESCRIPTION:CILT Awards Presentation and Anniversary Spotlight \nDate: Sept 26\, 2025  \nTime: 7:00-8:15 pm  \nWhere: Virtual (Zoom)  \n  \nDescription: Join us for CILT’s Awards Presentation and Anniversary Spotlight as we celebrate disabled leaders\, artists\, writers\, and youth\, and take a look back at 40 years of CILT and 30 years of Direct Funding. The award presentation and spotlight will follow the business portion of the AGM. Attendees for the event will be admitted to the room once the business portion is complete. \n  \nAccess: ASL-English interpretation and CART will be provided  \n  \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/CILTAGM2025 \n  \nIf you need assistance with registering or additional information\, please contact Nadine Azore by e-mail nadine.azore@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 226.  URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-awards-presentation-and-anniversary-spotlight/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250912T160740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T160740Z UID:17060-1759237200-1759244400@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Decolonizing Disability: A Call to Settler Action DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) presents \nDecolonizing Disability: A Call to Settler Action  \nDate: Sept 30\, 2025  \nTime: 1:00-3:00 pm  \nWhere: Virtual (Zoom)  \n  \nDescription: In honour of Truth and Reconciliation\, join CILT as we review our ongoing learning as part of our decolonization journey\, followed by a panel on the connections between disability and the legacy of colonialism. This webinar is in dedication to the memory of Wanda Whitebird and her teaching work with CILT and other communities.  \n  \nFeaturing:  \nMichel Dumont  \nDiem Lafortune  \n  \nAccess: ASL-English interpretation and CART will be provided  \n  \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eFImARVNTcW8nEhkKki-TA   \n  \nIf you need assistance with registering or additional information\, please contact Robin Simmons by e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293.  URL:https://cilt.ca/event/decolonizing-disability-a-call-to-settler-action/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250122T180512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T180512Z UID:16403-1759327200-1759330800@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop-In\nThis monthly virtual meet up is a chance for a cross-disability group of writers to connect and write in community. Beginners and experienced writer’s are welcome! This is a chance to spend an hour together to make some room for our writing.\nWhether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome!\n\nThis program occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-3pm.\n Each Drop-In Includes:\n -Opening go around sharing the successes and challenges of our writing this month\n -20-25 minutes of writing time together. A prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on.\n -After writing we share lines or words to create a collective poem.\n-Resource Wrap Up where we can share any opportunities\, workshops\, publication calls\, events\, etc. that might be of interest to the group.\n-We end by reading a poem by a disabled writer.\n\nRegistration:\n This program is available for Ontario residents.\n To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.\n Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive emails with meeting reminders a week before\, the zoom link week of and resources following the Drop-In.\n\nAccess:\n Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided upon request.\n For more information about this program and to read our past collective poems visit https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/\nMore about Disability in Writing at CILT here https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disability-in-writing-at-cilt/\n You may also want to join our Disabled Writers’ Drop-In facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-26/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251006T150549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152017Z UID:17158-1760011200-1760018400@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251006T151101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151101Z UID:17163-1760619600-1760626800@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251006T151218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151218Z UID:17166-1760691600-1760698800@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251005T151432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T184809Z UID:17168-1760965200-1760972400@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-4/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251006T151657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151657Z UID:17169-1761051600-1761058800@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-5/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251006T151812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151812Z UID:17170-1761130800-1761138000@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-6/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251007T151903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T184920Z UID:17175-1761303600-1761303600@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-7/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T141500 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250225T130119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T130119Z UID:16519-1761742800-1761747300@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Peer Connect DESCRIPTION:  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support meeting for a cross-disability group of adults facilitated by staff with lived experience.  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \n  \nIn every session we have:  \n-A check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting  \n  \n-A discussion topic or wellness activity   \n  \n-Resource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability  \n  \n-A check out  \n  \nCILT’s Peer Connect operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience of disability\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes.   \n  \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in Peer Connect.   \n  \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion.  \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance.  \n  \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.  \n  \nTo register or for more info email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca  or phone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service  \nTo find out about other programs and events at CILT please join our mailing list: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/   \nYou are also welcome to join our Peer Support facebook group:  www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpeersupport/    URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-connect-12/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251006T152107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152107Z UID:17171-1761746400-1761753600@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-8/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20251006T152216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152216Z UID:17172-1762279200-1762286400@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Access Healthcare: Beyond the AODA  DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto is pleased to introduce:\nAccess Healthcare: Beyond the AODA\nA disability access and inclusion workshop for health care providers. \nFree. \n2 hours. \nVirtually on Zoom. \nMultiple dates through Fall 2025. \n  \nRegistration: https://BeyondAODA.eventbrite.ca \n  \nCentring disabled and Deaf experiences in accessing health care\, this workshop is designed and delivered by people with lived experiences of disability and diverse intersecting identities. At the end of this workshop\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe impact systems of ableism have on health care practices and outcomes.\nApplying rights and justice-based models of disability to your work and practice.\nImplementing solutions to common access and inclusion challenges.\n\nParticipants who attend and fill out an evaluation will also receive: \n\nA set of practical companion tools\nA certificate of completion\n\n  \nMore info: \namanda.dorter@cilt.ca \n(416) 599-2458 x242 \ncilt.ca/idea-in-healthcare \nAccess notes: \nWorkshops are interactive\, will have PPT slides\, and have auto captioning enabled. Please let us know your other access needs\, including ASL\, plain text materials\, etc.\, when registering. Some access needs may require 72 hours notice. \nFunding provided by the Province of Ontario. URL:https://cilt.ca/event/access-healthcare-beyond-the-aoda-9/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cilt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Access-Healthcare-Beyond-the-AODA-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T184843 CREATED:20250122T180607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T180607Z UID:16405-1762351200-1762354800@cilt.ca SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop-In DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop-In\nThis monthly virtual meet up is a chance for a cross-disability group of writers to connect and write in community. Beginners and experienced writer’s are welcome! This is a chance to spend an hour together to make some room for our writing.\nWhether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome!\n\nThis program occurs the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm-3pm.\n Each Drop-In Includes:\n -Opening go around sharing the successes and challenges of our writing this month\n -20-25 minutes of writing time together. A prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on.\n -After writing we share lines or words to create a collective poem.\n-Resource Wrap Up where we can share any opportunities\, workshops\, publication calls\, events\, etc. that might be of interest to the group.\n-We end by reading a poem by a disabled writer.\n\nRegistration:\n This program is available for Ontario residents.\n To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from.\n Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive emails with meeting reminders a week before\, the zoom link week of and resources following the Drop-In.\n\nAccess:\n Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided upon request.\n For more information about this program and to read our past collective poems visit https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/\nMore about Disability in Writing at CILT here https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disability-in-writing-at-cilt/\n You may also want to join our Disabled Writers’ Drop-In facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-27/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR