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SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nFriday March 17\n2pm-3pm EST \n  \nEach meet up will have:  \n-Opening go around sharing the “rose and thorn” of our writing this month  \n-20 minutes of writing time together\, a prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on  \n-Depending on the size of the group\, optional sharing of a few lines of your writing (no formal feedback\, we will listen to each other’s words and can use the reaction buttons)  \n-Closing listening to a poem  \nThis monthly meet up is a chance for Disabled writers to connect and write in community. Emerging and experienced writer’s welcome.  Whether you write all the time or are wanting to find ways to incorporate more writing into your life this is a chance to spend an hour together and make some room for our writing.  \nTo register email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230223T143000
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SUMMARY:Women On The Move (WOTM)
DESCRIPTION: \nWOTM-Community-Flyer-3-1 \nWomen On The Move (WOTM)\nCommunity Consultation on Zoom \n  \nWhen: February 23\, 1pm-2:30pm \n  \nRegister by Feb 17 by emailing email anobile@nellies.org or filling out this form:\nhttps://forms.gle/gcDhf52oC6BXJBSz9 \n  \nAccess: ASL-English Interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by Feb 17th\, auto captions will be turned on. Please let us know about any other access needs when you register. \n  \nWomen on the Move is a collaborative user centered program for people with disabilities who identify as women\, non-binary or transgender. We are hosting a community consultation to learn from the community what are the gaps in programs and services for folks with disabilities. Our goal is to co-design a program with community members to meet their needs. \n  \nBrought to you by: Nellies Shelter\, Education and Advocacy for women and girls and CILT (Centre for Independent Living Toronto)
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/women-on-the-move-wotm/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T143000
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SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nWednesday February 22\, 1pm-2:30pm\n\n\n\n\nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support opportunity for a cross-disability group of adults. In every session we:  \n-Check in \n-Connect around a particular topic  \n-Consult and connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability  \nThe group focusses on wellness strategies and will often try out different stress reduction activities together like yoga\, meditation\, and tai chi.  \n\n\nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy.  Group guidelines and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. 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.  \n\n\nWhen: Last Wednesday of each month\, 1pm-2:30pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
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SUMMARY:Up With Women Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Up With Women Information Session  \nJoin us on Thursday February 16\, 1pm-2pm over Zoom to learn more about Up With Women and see if it might be right for you! Up With Women is a registered charity dedicated to helping low-income women and gender diverse individuals build sustainable\, prosperous careers and businesses with the aim of permanently exiting poverty.  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuuhpz0vHtHHPWwpOqn4Og2haaRJYsWO \nRegistration Deadline: Monday Feb 13\, 2023 at 12pm   \nAccess: ASL-English Interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by registration deadline\, autocaptions will be turned on. Please let us know about any other access needs when you register.  \nUp With Women clients undergo a year-long intensive program of career and entrepreneurship-based one-on-one customized coaching\, in-depth personality and emotional assessment tools\, group-support sessions\, and soft-skills development. We partner clients with International Coaching Federation-certified professional coaches for twice-monthly career coaching. All coaches provide their services at pro-bono\, thereby allowing Up With Women to deliver high quality service at a very low cost. One-on-one coaching is also supplemented by group peer learning sessions and referrals to other community resources\, such as housing\, legal and immigration. In addition to our main coaching program\, graduates are offered the opportunity to continue their career development journey through such initiatives as our Community Leadership Program and a customized Employment and Entrepreneurship Development Program.   \nEligibility: \nIndividuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply. There is an interview process to determine best fit.  \n\nIncome: You are earning or receiving some kind of regular income (social assistance\, a job\, etc.)\, but are living below or around the poverty line. \nHealth & Safety: You have reached a point of stability in health and safety where you can commit to a year-long\, intensive program. You have other supports in place. \nFluency: You have an English or French proficiency of LINC 6 or higher \nTo note: Clients must be 18+ but there is no upper age cap and seniors are welcome to apply. We have no education requirements and no immigration/status requirements. Find out more here: https://upwithwomen.org/
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/up-with-women-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T135726Z
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SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nWednesday February 15\n2pm-3pm EST \n  \nEach meet up will have:  \n-Opening go around sharing the “rose and thorn” of our writing this month  \n-20 minutes of writing time together\, a prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on  \n-Depending on the size of the group\, optional sharing of a few lines of your writing (no formal feedback\, we will listen to each other’s words and can use the reaction buttons)  \n-Closing listening to a poem  \nThis monthly meet up is a chance for Disabled writers to connect and write in community. Emerging and experienced writer’s welcome.  Whether you write all the time or are wanting to find ways to incorporate more writing into your life this is a chance to spend an hour together and make some room for our writing.  \nTo register email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221220T140536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T140845Z
UID:12163-1674824400-1674829800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\n Friday January 27\, 1pm-2:30pm\n\n\n\n\nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support opportunity for a cross-disability group of adults. In every session we:  \n-Check in \n-Connect around a particular topic  \n-Consult and connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability  \nThe group focusses on wellness strategies and will often try out different stress reduction activities together like yoga\, meditation\, and tai chi.  \n\n\nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy.  Group guidelines and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. 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.  \n\n\nWhen: Last Wednesday of each month\, 1pm-2:30pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221213T160242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T135700Z
UID:12154-1674223200-1674226800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nFriday January 20 \n2pm-3pm EST \n  \nEach meet up will have:  \n-Opening go around sharing the “rose and thorn” of our writing this month  \n-20 minutes of writing time together\, a prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on  \n-Depending on the size of the group\, optional sharing of a few lines of your writing (no formal feedback\, we will listen to each other’s words and can use the reaction buttons)  \n-Closing listening to a poem  \nThis monthly meet up is a chance for Disabled writers to connect and write in community. Emerging and experienced writer’s welcome.  Whether you write all the time or are wanting to find ways to incorporate more writing into your life this is a chance to spend an hour together and make some room for our writing.  \nTo register email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221220T175301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T175301Z
UID:12186-1673877600-1673877600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:2023 City Budget Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:2023 City Budget Town Hall\nMonday\, January 16\, 2023 at 02:00 PM \nZoom\n\n\nJoin Social Planning Toronto and partners on January 16 to hear our analyses of Toronto’s 2023 City Budget. We will talk about what is in the budget and offer insights on its impact on critical programs and services\, then hold a dialogue on collective priorities and action. \nFor decades\, Social Planning Toronto has been offering budget town halls that translate complex budget documents for community organizations\, groups\, and residents so they can more effectively shape the City Budget. With the current state of the city and recent pieces of legislation eroding local democracy\, it is more important than ever that we come together to analyze the proposed budget and discuss what communities need moving forward. \nPlease register to secure your spot for this virtual event. \nIf you require any support (i.e. ASL interpretation) to attend the event\, please contact Jonella Evangelista\, jevangelista@socialplanningtoronto.org
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/2023-city-budget-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221220T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T174849Z
UID:12181-1673285400-1673285400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Our City\, Our Budget
DESCRIPTION:Our City\, Our Budget\nMonday\, January 09\, 2023 at 05:30 PM \nZoom\n\n\nJoin Social Planning Toronto on January 9 to learn more about Toronto’s budget\, the budget process\, and how the budget affects the services you use every day — such as affordable housing\, transit\, community programs\, libraries\, and recreation. \nWe will cover the basics of the 2023 budget process\, key dates\, and how you can make your voice heard on the services and priorities important to you. You will hear from newly elected City Councillor\, Alejandra Bravo about the recent “strong mayor” change and how it affects Mayor Tory’s and Councillors’ powers\, as well as the power communities have to create change. \nThis event is an opportunity for you to ask questions\, and to share ideas on how to mobilize your communities to advocate for a budget that improves life in Toronto. \nPlease register to secure your spot for this virtual event. \nASL and Mandarin interpretation will be available. Auto-captions will be enabled. \nIf you require any additional support to attend\, please contact Jonella Evangelista\, jevangelista@socialplanningtoronto.org
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/our-city-our-budget/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221208T200535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T200535Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting our Young Population from COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians – Toronto Chapter and The Hospital for Sick Children\nPresent\n“What you need to know: Protecting our\nYoung Population from COVID-19”\n  \nThis session is an interactive town hall for blind and deaf communities\, and a wide spectrum of diverse disabled communities. \n  \nPresenter: Allison Boyce\, Registered Nurse from the COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). \n  \nWhat will be covered during the town hall: \n– Information on the COVID-19 vaccine for children and youth ages 6 months to 17 years of age\, as well as those who are pregnant\, breastfeeding\, or trying to conceive \n– An overview of COVID-19 vaccines\, doses\, benefits\, and efficacy for our young population \n– Ample opportunity to ask questions! \n  \nWhen: Friday\, December 16\, from 1:00PM – 3:00PM \nWhere: Over Zoom – Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcOmorj4jH9QSutDpFrYMpG6jMfZSXoFJ \n  \nIf you need support with registration\, please contact Minette at: msamaroo2014@gmail.com Phone: 437-999-3839. \nPlease feel free to submit your questions when you register\, or you can ask your questions during the session. Names will not be disclosed. \n  \nAccessibility: – Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) \n– ASL-English Interpretation \n  \n  \nDeadline to register is Wednesday December 14\, 2022 \nThis session will be recorded. \n  \nAEBC is an Accessibility Collaborative partner\, a project led by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto. Our work is supported by the City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Initiative. \n  \nRegister today and join us for this important conversation!
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/protecting-our-young-population-from-covid-19-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221012T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T170353Z
UID:12060-1671026400-1671030000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nWednesday December 14 \n2pm-3pm EST \n  \nEach meet up will have:  \n-Opening go around sharing the “rose and thorn” of our writing this month  \n-20 minutes of writing time together\, a prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on  \n-Depending on the size of the group\, optional sharing of a few lines of your writing (no formal feedback\, we will listen to each other’s words and can use the reaction buttons)  \n-Closing listening to a poem  \nThis monthly meet up is a chance for Disabled writers to connect and write in community. Emerging and experienced writer’s welcome.  Whether you write all the time or are wanting to find ways to incorporate more writing into your life this is a chance to spend an hour together and make some room for our writing.  \nTo register email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/diswrites-drop-in-a-monthly-virtual-meet-up-for-disabled-writers-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221122T144216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T170517Z
UID:12127-1670353200-1670358600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:A Creative Writing Workshop for BIPOC and Disabled/Deaf Writers
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and the Wagner Green Centre for Access & Inclusion at the Miles Nadal JCC present\,\nA Creative Writing Workshop for BIPOC and Disabled/Deaf Writers\nThis 90 minute interactive workshop led by facilitators from Firefly Creative Writing will be an opportunity for BIPOC and Disabled/Deaf writers to connect and write in community. Emerging and experienced writer’s welcome. \n  \nThis event will not be recorded. It will only be open to those who identify as part of the BIPOC and Deaf/Disabled community. \n  \nWhen: Tuesday December 6\, 7pm-8:30pm \n  \nWhere: Over zoom \n  \nCost: Free \nDeadline to register: December 1 at 5pm. \nTo register click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqce2rqD8oEtQMxXZDFeIsKoLtpKzKbBMD \n  \nPlease let us know about any accommodation needs when you register. Automatic captions will be turned on. ASL to English interpretation will be available if need is confirmed by registration deadline. \nWe are using a broad definition of “Disability.” We recognize people have different language that they prefer and that ableism\, audism and sanism can be experienced no matter how you self-describe. In this workshop\, we will welcome and honour the language participants use to self-identify. \n  \nIf you need support with registration or need more information\, please contact Rebecca by email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca \nor call 416-599-2458 extension 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service \n  \nFacilitators from Firefly Creative Writing: \nKitty Rode (they/them) \nKitty is a queer\, South Asian artist who is passionate about storytelling\, community building and all things design. At Firefly Creative Writing they find ways to make programs useful\, accessible and of service to the community. They also facilitate disability justice education and training with the CRIP Collective. Outside of work\, they love baking\, watching horror films and playing Dungeons & Dragons. \n  \nAsifa Sheikh (she/her) \nAsifa is happy to have found a community at Firefly where she can fully relish lifting up the voices of others and celebrating the courage and beauty in the act of writing. As a coach\, Asifa wants to support writers in discovering the joys and the gems in their own words. She is also a cat mom to cheeky felines Rocky\, Consuela and Cicero. \n  \nASL-English Interpreters: \nJo-Ann Martin and Taigen Smart-Blake \n  \nThis workshop is presented by: The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and Wagner Green Centre for Access & Inclusion at the Miles Nadal JCC\, with the support of the P. & L. Odette Foundation and generous funding from the United Way Greater Toronto\, the City of Toronto\, and Independent Living Canada.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220608T153057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T161958Z
UID:11232-1669813200-1669818600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support opportunity for a cross-disability group of adults. In every session we:  \n-Check in \n-Connect around a particular topic  \n-Consult and connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability  \nThe group focusses on wellness strategies and will often try out different stress reduction activities together like yoga\, meditation\, and tai chi.  \n\n\nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy.  Group guidelines and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. 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.  \n\n\nWhen: Last Wednesday of each month\, 1pm-2:30pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-6/
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221028T185131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T185131Z
UID:12105-1669143600-1669149000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Sexuality\, Relationships & Parenting with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about sex\, sexuality\, relationships and/or parenting with a disability? \nCome learn from community allies about disability-specific resources! This is a pop-up transition to adulthood event for youth 14+ and their families. \nHear from:\n– Connect Ability\n– Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT)\n– Extend-A-Family\n– Holland Bloorview staff \nDate: Tuesday\, November 22nd\, 2022 \nTime: 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nLocation: Virtually through Zoom \nRegister: Scan the below QR code with your camera OR through Eventbrite. \n \nEvent Flyer.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/sexuality-relationships-parenting-with-a-disability/
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Community Events,PDN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220915T185400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T185400Z
UID:12006-1668513600-1668517200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support for Parents with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom\nPeer Support for Parents with Disabilities\n \n  \nWhen: 3rd Tuesday of each Month\, 12pm-1pm \nWhere: Over Zoom \nTo register: email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 291 \nPlease let us know about any accommodation or Zoom support needs when you register.  Automatic closed captions will be turned on. Participants can join by phone if necessary. \nPresented 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.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-for-parents-with-disabilities-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221012T192702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T171525Z
UID:12055-1668434400-1668438000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nMonday Nov 14 \n2pm-3pm EST \n  \nEach meet up will have:  \n-Opening go around sharing the “rose and thorn” of our writing this month  \n-20 minutes of writing time together\, a prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on  \n-Depending on the size of the group\, optional sharing of a few lines of your writing (no formal feedback\, we will listen to each other’s words and can use the reaction buttons)  \n-Closing listening to a poem  \nThis monthly meet up is a chance for Disabled writers to connect and write in community. Emerging and experienced writer’s welcome.  Whether you write all the time or are wanting to find ways to incorporate more writing into your life this is a chance to spend an hour together and make some room for our writing.  \nTo register email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/diswrites-drop-in-a-monthly-virtual-meet-up-for-disabled-writers-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221013T131551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T131704Z
UID:12062-1667934000-1667939400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Episodic Disabilities and Parenting –Panel and Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto’s \nParenting with a Disability Network and Realize: \nEpisodic Disabilities and Parenting –Panel and Community Discussion \nNovember 8th\, 2022 \n7pm-8:30pm \nVirtually over zoom \nJoin us to hear a panel of parents with episodic disabilities share lived experience\, strategies\, and supports that they use when it comes to parenting. \nWe welcome parents and prospective parents with episodic disabilities to attend this event as well as service providers\, health care professionals\, employers\, and other community members. The goal is to open a positive dialogue around the unique needs of parents with episodic disabilities. \nPlease register here by Nov 5 at 5pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuCrpz0rGdNWk5lV3dGlg36QtuxBEP-x \nIf you have questions or need support with registration\, please email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca \nASL-English interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by registration deadline. Auto-captions will be turned on. Due to the personal nature of parents sharing their lived experience this event will not be recorded.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/12062/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221027T172101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T172140Z
UID:12099-1667412000-1667419200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you autistic in Toronto/GTA? Want to learn more about the COVID-19 bivalent booster? Join Autistics for Autistics on Zoom for a vaccine info session followed by a hangout! \nDate: Wednesday November 2\, 2022 – Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm \nInfo session: The new COVID-19 booster vaccines (6-6:45pm) \nHangout: An all-topic text + audio chat (6:45-8pm) \nAccessibility \n\nText box chat\nASL Interpretation\nCART\nAudio chat also available for the hangout\n\nRegistration info \nEmail a4aontario@gmail.com for a Zoom link \nFlyer in PDF.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/covid-19-bivalent-booster-info-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220608T153024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T161702Z
UID:11230-1666789200-1666794600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support opportunity for a cross-disability group of adults. In every session we:  \n-Check in \n-Connect around a particular topic  \n-Consult and connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability  \nThe group focusses on wellness strategies and will often try out different stress reduction activities together like yoga\, meditation\, and tai chi.  \n\n\nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy.  Group guidelines and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. 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.  \n\n\nWhen: Last Wednesday of each month\, 1pm-2:30pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221006T193652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T193652Z
UID:12049-1666184400-1666189800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children Presents An Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine Information Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Carers
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto\nand The Hospital for Sick Children\nPresents…\nAn Accessible COVID-19 Vaccine Information\nVirtual Town Hall for Parents and Carers\n  \nAre you a parent or carer of children and youth six months to 17 years and have questions about COVID-19 vaccination for kids? Or pregnant\, breastfeeding\, or planning to conceive and have concerns about COVID-19 vaccines? \n  \nPlease join us for this informative virtual session\, facilitated by: \nRebecca Wood\, CILT’s Peer and Parenting Program Coordinator – featuring Allison Boyce\, Registered Nurse of the COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). \n  \nWhen: Wednesday October 19\, 2022 – 1:00 pm.-2:30 p.m. \nWhere: Over Zoom – Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdu6uqz4qE9KfHtRhNS56uLVaSzGrlqmJ \n  \nIf you need support with registration\, please contact\, Rebecca at Email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca \nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 291\, TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service \nPlease feel free to submit your questions when you register\, or you can ask your questions during the session. Names will not be disclosed. \nAccessibility: Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) \nASL-English Interpretation \n  \nPlease let us know if you have accommodation needs when you register. \n**Deadline to register is Friday October 14\, 2022 by 1:00pm** \n  \nThis event is funded by the City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccine Engagement Project and is presented in collaboration with the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto\, SickKids COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service\, and the Accessibility Collaborative: a lead partner with the City of Toronto’s Vaccine Engagement Project.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/the-centre-for-independent-living-in-toronto-and-the-hospital-for-sick-children-presents-an-accessible-covid-19-vaccine-information-virtual-town-hall-for-parents-and-carers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220915T175354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T175354Z
UID:11992-1666094400-1666098000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support for Parents with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom\nPeer Support for Parents with Disabilities\n \n  \nWhen: 3rd Tuesday of each Month\, 12pm-1pm \nWhere: Over Zoom \nTo register: email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 291 \nPlease let us know about any accommodation or Zoom support needs when you register.  Automatic closed captions will be turned on. Participants can join by phone if necessary. \nPresented 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. \n 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-for-parents-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220907T195439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T195439Z
UID:11971-1665766800-1665777600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT's 38th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CILT’s 38th AGM will be held Friday\, October 14th\, 2022. \nDetails to come.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilts-38th-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20221004T172410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T172410Z
UID:12041-1665583200-1665586800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:DisWrites Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers 
DESCRIPTION:DisWrites Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nWednesday Oct 12 \n2pm-3pm EST \n  \nEach meet up will have:  \n-Opening go around sharing the “rose and thorn” of our writing this month  \n-20 minutes of writing time together\, a prompt will be given but you are welcome to bring anything you like to work on  \n-Depending on the size of the group\, optional sharing of a few lines of your writing (no formal feedback\, we will listen to each other’s words and can use the reaction buttons)  \n-Closing listening to a poem  \nThis monthly meet up is a chance for Disabled writers to connect and write in community. Emerging and experienced writer’s welcome.  Whether you write all the time or are wanting to find ways to incorporate more writing into your life this is a chance to spend an hour together and make some room for our writing.  \nTo register email: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/diswrites-drop-in-a-monthly-virtual-meet-up-for-disabled-writers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220929T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T161537Z
UID:12024-1665392400-1665421200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Office Closure Notice
DESCRIPTION:The CILT office will be closed on Monday October 10th for Thanksgiving\, and will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday\, October 11th. On behalf of the CILT Board of Directors and staff members\, we wish you a wonderful long weekend!
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/office-closure-notice/
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220608T152949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T162733Z
UID:11228-1664370000-1664375400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual peer support opportunity for a cross-disability group of adults. In every session we:  \n-Check in \n-Connect around a particular topic  \n-Consult and connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability  \nThe group focusses on wellness strategies and will often try out different stress reduction activities together like yoga\, meditation\, and tai chi.  \n\n\nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy.  Group guidelines and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. 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.  \n\n\nWhen: Last Wednesday of each month\, 1pm-2:30pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: rebecca.wood@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-4/
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220805T185936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T185936Z
UID:11400-1664305200-1664310600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Session 4 DisWrites: Building a Community of Disabled Writers
DESCRIPTION:CILT Presents\nDisWrites: Building a Community of Disabled Writers (Session 3)\nIn this four-session virtual interactive workshop\, hopeful and emerging disabled writers will be guided by professional disabled writer-mentors Dorothy Ellen Palmer (Fiction) and Melissa Graham (Non-Fiction): \n\nto meet other emerging and established disabled writers\nto workshop fiction and/or nonfiction writing together\nto share information about the routes to publication\, especially for disabled writers\nto form a supportive disabled writers’ community\n\nWhen: Tuesday evenings in September 2022\nSeptember 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\n7pm-8:30pm\nWhere: Over Zoom \nPlease let us know about any accommodation needs when you register.  Automatic captions will be turned on. ASL to English interpretation will be available if need is confirmed by registration deadline. \nIf you need more information\, please contact Rebecca\nby email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca \nor call 416-599-2458 extension 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service \nWe are using a broad definition of “Disability” here. We recognize people have different language that they prefer and that ableism\, audism and sanism can be experienced no matter how you self-describe.  In this program\, we will welcome and honour the language participants use to self-identify. \n  \nWriter-Mentors: \nDorothy Ellen Palmer\, Fiction \nDorothy Ellen Palmer is a disabled senior writer\, mom of two\, former English/Drama teacher\, improv coach\, union activist. Winner of the 2020 Helen Henderson Award for disability journalism\, her work regularly appears in literary and disability journals. She is the author of four books: When Fenelon Falls\, (Coach House\, 2010)\, longlisted for the ReLit Award; Falling for Myself\, (Wolsak and Wynn\, 2019)\, a finalist for the Hamilton Book Award; Wiggins: Son of Sherlock\, (MX Publishing\, 2021) and Kerfuffle\, the tale of an improv troupe making sense and nonsense of Toronto’s 2010 G20 protests\, (Renaissance Press\, 2022). \nMelissa Graham\, Non-Fiction\nMelissa Graham is a disabled writer\, activist\, and roommate to two mischievous cats. Melissa is most known for her work as the founder of the Toronto Disability Pride March. Her writing focuses on raising awareness of intersectional issues facing disabled people. She is published in several national magazines and on her personal blog\, https://melissagraham.ca \n\nImage of a lined piece of paper with title at the top “DisWrites: Building a Community of Disabled Writers.” Below is a drawind of a group of people between two potted plants. One person uses crutches\, one person uses a wheelchair\, one person is holding on to the elbow of another person. Text below says “Every Tuesday in September\, 7pm-8:30pm on Zoom. Free program with published disabled writers Dorothy Ellen Palmer and Melissa Graham. Auto captions and ASL interpretation will be provided. Let us know about accommodation needs when you register. For more info contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca Link to register and more info in the description.” In the bottom left of the image is the CILT logo and the United Way Greater Toronto Logo. In the bottom right of the image is a line drawing of a hand holding a black pencil writing a dotted line across the page.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/session-4-diswrites-building-a-community-of-disabled-writers/
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220728T174708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T180750Z
UID:11343-1663920000-1663952400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Helen Henderson Literary Award 2022 Callout Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to apply for the Helen Henderson Literary Award 2022 is September 23rd\, 2022 by 5:00 pm. \nFor more information please visit the Helen Henderson Literary Award 2022 Callout page
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/helen-henderson-literary-award-2022-callout-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Awards
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220728T174329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T180830Z
UID:11340-1663920000-1663952400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Vic Willi Legacy Award 2022 Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to apply for the Vic Willi Legacy Award 2022 is September 23rd\, 2022 by 5:00 pm. \nFor more information please visit the Vic Willi Legacy Award 2022 callout page.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/vic-willi-legacy-award-2022-submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Awards
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220805T185525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T190727Z
UID:11397-1663700400-1663705800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Session 3 DisWrites: Building a Community of Disabled Writers
DESCRIPTION:CILT Presents\nDisWrites: Building a Community of Disabled Writers (Session 3)\nIn this four-session virtual interactive workshop\, hopeful and emerging disabled writers will be guided by professional disabled writer-mentors Dorothy Ellen Palmer (Fiction) and Melissa Graham (Non-Fiction): \n\nto meet other emerging and established disabled writers\nto workshop fiction and/or nonfiction writing together\nto share information about the routes to publication\, especially for disabled writers\nto form a supportive disabled writers’ community\n\nWhen: Tuesday evenings in September 2022\nSeptember 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\n7pm-8:30pm\nWhere: Over Zoom \nPlease let us know about any accommodation needs when you register.  Automatic captions will be turned on. ASL to English interpretation will be available if need is confirmed by registration deadline. \nIf you need more information\, please contact Rebecca\nby email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca \nor call 416-599-2458 extension 291 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service \nWe are using a broad definition of “Disability” here. We recognize people have different language that they prefer and that ableism\, audism and sanism can be experienced no matter how you self-describe.  In this program\, we will welcome and honour the language participants use to self-identify. \n  \nWriter-Mentors: \nDorothy Ellen Palmer\, Fiction \nDorothy Ellen Palmer is a disabled senior writer\, mom of two\, former English/Drama teacher\, improv coach\, union activist. Winner of the 2020 Helen Henderson Award for disability journalism\, her work regularly appears in literary and disability journals. She is the author of four books: When Fenelon Falls\, (Coach House\, 2010)\, longlisted for the ReLit Award; Falling for Myself\, (Wolsak and Wynn\, 2019)\, a finalist for the Hamilton Book Award; Wiggins: Son of Sherlock\, (MX Publishing\, 2021) and Kerfuffle\, the tale of an improv troupe making sense and nonsense of Toronto’s 2010 G20 protests\, (Renaissance Press\, 2022). \nMelissa Graham\, Non-Fiction\nMelissa Graham is a disabled writer\, activist\, and roommate to two mischievous cats. Melissa is most known for her work as the founder of the Toronto Disability Pride March. Her writing focuses on raising awareness of intersectional issues facing disabled people. She is published in several national magazines and on her personal blog\, https://melissagraham.ca \n\nImage of a lined piece of paper with title at the top “DisWrites: Building a Community of Disabled Writers.” Below is a drawind of a group of people between two potted plants. One person uses crutches\, one person uses a wheelchair\, one person is holding on to the elbow of another person. Text below says “Every Tuesday in September\, 7pm-8:30pm on Zoom. Free program with published disabled writers Dorothy Ellen Palmer and Melissa Graham. Auto captions and ASL interpretation will be provided. Let us know about accommodation needs when you register. For more info contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca Link to register and more info in the description.” In the bottom left of the image is the CILT logo and the United Way Greater Toronto Logo. In the bottom right of the image is a line drawing of a hand holding a black pencil writing a dotted line across the page.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/session-3-diswrites-building-a-community-of-disabled-writers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T212953
CREATED:20220915T173022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T173546Z
UID:11982-1663675200-1663678800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support for Parents with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom\nPeer Support for Parents with Disabilities\n  \n \nWhen: 3rd Tuesday of each Month\, 12pm-1pm \nWhere: Over Zoom \nTo register: email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 291 \nPlease let us know about any accommodation or Zoom support needs when you register.  Automatic closed captions will be turned on. Participants can join by phone if necessary. \nPresented 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. \n 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-for-parents-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN
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