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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20250122T180425Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20250225T130028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T130028Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T201500
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20251006T150549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152017Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20251005T151432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T184809Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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:20260416T185321
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20251006T152243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152243Z
UID:17173-1762419600-1762426800@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-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20251006T152326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T152326Z
UID:17174-1762783200-1762790400@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-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20250225T130211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T130211Z
UID:16521-1764162000-1764166500@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-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20251105T153903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T153903Z
UID:17216-1764766800-1764774000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT’s International Day for People with Disabilities (IDPWD) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) and Community Partners are pleased to invite you to our virtual celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Dec 3\, 2025:  Resisting Ableism\, Building Community and Hope  \nDescription:   \nThis celebration is an annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons\, proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations (UN).    \nThe celebration will provide community members with a discussion around this year’s theme – Resisting Ableism\, Building Community and Hope for the dignity\, rights\, and well-being of persons with disabilities.   \nWe will have community speakers from Toronto and other parts of Canada presenting about Community Action Projects\, critical disability justice issues\, Art as Acts of Resistance\, and collective action work being done to address their impact on disabled and Deaf communities.  \nWhen: Wednesday December 3\, 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 Nov 26\, 2025.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting at:   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a1XmyDUsQUiRCZzUhutH-Q   \n  \nThis celebration will be an engaging discussion on:  \n1) United Nations IDPWD’s Theme 2025  \n2) Community Action Speakers:  \n\nInclusion Canada ’s Barrier-Free Benefits Program  \n\n\nFrame by Frame Disabled Artists Short Films \n\n\nAse Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities \n\n\nDisability Justice Network Ontario \n\n\nCILT Writers Drop-In \n\n3) Question and Answers Segment  \n4) 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.  
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilts-international-day-for-people-with-disabilities-idpwd-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20250122T180653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203851Z
UID:16407-1765375200-1765378800@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-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20251105T204405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T204405Z
UID:17220-1765976400-1765980900@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-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20251222T204346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T204346Z
UID:17529-1768482000-1768487400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Town Hall Centring Disability Inclusion in the City of Toronto's 2026 Budget
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and the GTA Disability Coalition invite you to join us for our:\nTown Hall Centring Disability Inclusion in the City of Toronto’s 2026 Budget\nHave your say in the City of Toronto 2026 Budget! \n\n\n\nJoin CILT\, GTADC\, Social Planning Toronto\, and TTC riders to explore ways to engage your voice: \n\n\n\n\nletter or phone messages to your councillor or the Mayor\n\n\n\nsocial media campaigns\n\n\n\ndeputing at budget meetings\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday January 15\, 2026 Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Location: Virtual (Zoom) Register on Zoom \n\n\n\nIf you need assistance with registering\, please contact Robin Simmons by email robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293. \n\n\n\nPlease note: The CILT office will be closed from Wednesday December 24\, 2025 12:00pm to Friday January 2\, 2026 9:00am. \n\n\n\nAccess: ASL-English interpretation and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nIf you require any access accommodations\, please let us know in the Accessibility Support section of the registration by Tuesday January 12\, 2026.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/town-hall-centring-disability-inclusion-in-the-city-of-torontos-2026-budget/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Community Events,GTADC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T195859Z
UID:17536-1769605200-1769609700@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  \nIn every session we have:  \n\nA check in where people can share their name\, pronouns\, a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting \nA discussion topic or wellness activity  \nResource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability \nA 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.   \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.   \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.  \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-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Peer Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20260107T221911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T221911Z
UID:17555-1770206400-1770211800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Building Emotional Toolkits for Parents with Disabilities: A 3 Part Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Being a parent is no easy task and parenting with a disability adds its own layers of complexity to the mix. Add to your emotional toolbox with this psychoeducational and interactive virtual workshop series facilitated by Family Services Toronto\, Vibrant Community Healthcare and the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto’s Parenting with a Disability Network.   \nFacilitators will lead a cross-disability group of parent participants through activities and discussions designed to build a deeper understanding of key emotions and their functions and to support building our toolkits for tuning in and responding to our emotions as parents.   \nSpaces are limited so we ask that participants please commit to attending all three sessions. All participants will receive follow up resources to help build their toolkits.  \nWhen:  \n\nWednesday February 4\, 2026\, 12pm-1:30pm  \n\n\nWednesday February 18\, 2026\, 12pm-1:30pm  \n\n\nWednesday March 4\, 2026\, 12pm-1:30pm \n\nWhere: Over Zoom  \nPlease register on Zoom by January 27\, 2026 at 5pm. \nIf you need support with filling out the registration form\, please contact Robin Simmons by e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293.  \nAccess: ASL-English interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by January 27th.  Zoom auto-captions will be turned on. There will be a 5-10 minute break scheduled into each session depending on sessions. Handouts will be provided in accessible formats with text descriptions of any images.  \nPlease let us know about any access supports we can provide when you register.   \nThis program is for parents with disabilities in Ontario. 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/building-emotional-toolkits-for-parents-with-disabilities-a-3-part-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Community Events,PDN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185321
CREATED:20260202T222429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T222429Z
UID:17608-1770213600-1770217200@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-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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