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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
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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:20230317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20221213T160852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T161749Z
UID:12158-1679061600-1679065200@cilt.ca
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:20230329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20221220T141021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T141021Z
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SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nWednesday March 29\, 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-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230223T162014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T162014Z
UID:12294-1681480800-1681484400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nFriday April 14th\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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T143000
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UID:12305-1682514000-1682519400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nWednesday April 26th\, 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-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230223T162309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T162843Z
UID:12296-1685109600-1685113200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers' Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nFriday May 26th \n2pm-3pm EST \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-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230223T163436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T164635Z
UID:12307-1685538000-1685543400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nWednesday May 31st\, 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-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230531T134719Z
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UID:12410-1685959200-1685962800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Independent Living Day Across Canada at CILT: Challenges and Successes
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Invite “Independent Living Day Across Canada at CILT : Challenges and Successes”\nCentre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) invites you to celebrate Independent Living \nDay Across Canada: Challenges and Successes On Zoom! \nDescription: This celebration is to show the great achievements\, benefits\, challenges\, and\nsuccesses of Independent Living in Canada specifically in Toronto. Independent Living Across\nCanada Day is a day\, we can promote the awareness of Independent Living to our\ncommunities as one powerful voice. We will have community speakers talk about the impact\nof Independent Living on their lives. \nWhen: Monday June 5\, 2023 10:00-11:00 AM Eastern Time (Canada)\nAccess Supports: ASL-English interpretation and CART Captioning will be provided.\nRegister in advance for this meeting at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdO-spjkjEtKWjvrkvUUFIPgygElbGY81 \nThis celebration will be an engaging discussion on:\n1) Brief History of Models of Disability\n2) About Independent Living at Centre for Independent Living in Toronto\n3) Challenges and Successes\n4) Impact on Independent Living and Consumer Stories\n5) Question and Answers\n6) Resources \nIf you need assistance with registering\, please e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-\n2458 ext. 293. Please note\, you will not be able to join the session without registering first. If\nyou require any access accommodations\, please let us know in the Questions and Comments\nsection of the registration. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing\ninformation about joining the meeting. \nWorkshop Facilitators:\nJohn Mossa\, Independent Living Skills Coordinator\, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto\nWendy Porch\, Executive Director\, Centre for Independent Living in Toronto
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/independent-living-day-across-canada-at-cilt-challenges-and-successes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230223T162747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T162957Z
UID:12298-1686924000-1686927600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers’ Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers’ Drop In: A monthly virtual meet-up for Disabled Writers \nFriday June 16th\n2pm-3pm EST \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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230223T165327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T165327Z
UID:12325-1687957200-1687962600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nWednesday June 28th\, 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-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230629T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230616T155912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T155912Z
UID:12420-1688043600-1688049000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Pride and Disability Justice Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) invites you to a virtual discussion about 2SLGBTQ+ Pride and Disability Justice. \n  \nDescription: Through a couple of short videos and a panel conversation among three disabled speakers from 2SLGBTQ+ communities\, this event will explore liberation and protest roots that have led up to present day Pride celebrations. We will also discuss how Disability Justice is enabling Queer\, Trans\, BIPOC disabled folks to centre communities that have often been excluded within mainstream Pride. \nWhen: Thursday June 29\, 2023\, 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern Time (Canada) \nAccess Supports: ASL-English interpretation and CART Captioning will be provided. \nRegister in advance for this meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-mhqzMsHNbIe9seO1OGVNrLeWkmF4W9 \n  \nThe session will be an engaging discussion on: \n1. Overview of early 2SLGBTQ+ organizing and beginnings of Pride\, \nwith 2 short videos \n2. Panel discussion with three Queer disabled community members about their Pride activism and its connection to Disability Justice. Here we will explore why 2SLGBTQ+ Pride is political as well as celebratory. \n3. Question and Answers \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. \n  \nIf you require any access accommodations\, please let us know in the Questions and Comments section of the registration. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/2slgbtq-pride-and-disability-justice-conversation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230911T192350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T193018Z
UID:12564-1695819600-1695824100@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nWednesday September 27th\, 1pm-2:15pm\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-2:15pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over Zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: robin.simmons@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 293 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230918T183709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T183709Z
UID:12576-1695992400-1695997800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:“Truth and Reconciliation Week with Indigenous Elder Wanda Whitebird”
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Invite “Truth and Reconciliation Week with  \nIndigenous Elder Wanda Whitebird”  \nCentre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) invites you to commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Week on Zoom!  \n  \nDescription: Elder Whitebird will bless the event\, share teachings on Truth and Reconciliation and answer audience questions. Learn more about:   \n-Indigenous Peoples\, their lands\, and effects of colonization   \n-Ways to honour Indigenous survivors   \n-Intergenerational impacts of residential schools   \n-The significance of Orange Shirt Day    \n-Ways settler allies can foster progress on Truth and Reconciliation  \nWhen: Friday September 29\, 2023\, 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern Time (Canada)   \nAccess Supports: If you require ASL-English interpretation\, please let us know within your registration form by September 26th\, by 12:00pm.  \nCART Captioning will be provided.  \nRegister in advance for this meeting at:   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsceigrTsuGdNBCk2x_P7E-k31dIK1tAtm   \nTo explore more resources prior to the event\, please go to National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) https://nctr.ca/   \nIf you need assistance with registering\, please e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293.  \nPlease note\, you will not be able to join the session without registering first. If you require any other access accommodations\, please let us know in the Questions and Comments section of the registration. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/truth-and-reconciliation-week-with-indigenous-elder-wanda-whitebird/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231025T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230911T192712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T193036Z
UID:12567-1698238800-1698243300@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nWednesday October 25th\, 1pm-2:15pm\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-2:15pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over Zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: robin.simmons@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 293 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20231106T194852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T194852Z
UID:12605-1701694800-1701700200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: History and Community Action
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) and Community Partners are pleased to invite you to our virtual celebration of the   \nInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: History and Community Action  \nDescription: This celebration is an annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons which was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations (UN). The Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity\, rights\, and well-being of persons with disabilities.   \nThe celebration will provide history and knowledge of this year’s theme “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for\, with and by persons with disabilities”. Community speakers will talk about Community Action Projects in Toronto.  \nWhen: Monday December 4\, 2023\, 1:00-2:30 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 28\, 2023.  \nRegister in advance for this meeting at:   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuf-uqpjIsHNEnd8-WBsTalXAXRACwt0GL   \nThis celebration will be an engaging discussion on:  \n1) Brief History of United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day  \n2) United Nations IDPWD’s Theme 2023  \n3) Community Action Projects  \n4) Question and Answers  \n5) 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/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2023-history-and-community-action/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20230911T192955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T152432Z
UID:12569-1701781200-1701785700@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect\n\nTuesday December 5th\, 1pm-2:15pm\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-2:15pm  \n\n\nWhere: Over Zoom.  Please register to receive the link.  \n\n\nTo Register or for more information:   \n\n\nEmail: robin.simmons@cilt.ca   \n\n\nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 293 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240123T202246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T202246Z
UID:14105-1706700600-1706704200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Parenting with a Disability Peer Meetup  – a partnership between CILT and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance.
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://PDNJanuary.eventbrite.com or by email at lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca or phone at 416-486-8666 ext. 226 \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance for an opportunity to share your parenting challenges and joys\, offer support\, problem-solving and celebration with other people who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability.  This first meeting will also be a chance to identify common barriers and set the stage for an on-going peer support.  We will begin with a circle time for you and your children to learn new songs\, promote literacy and bonding with your child. \nWednesday January 31\, 2024 11:30-12:30 over Zoom \n\n11:30-11:45 Song Circle (ages 0-4yrs) and\n\n\n11:45-12:30 Facilitated Discussion to connect with a cross-disability group of parents.\n\n  \nThis program is facilitated by staff with lived experience from CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance’s Peer Support program. \nIf you would like to join for the discussion/peer support portion of this program only\, please feel free to join in at 11:45am. \nPlease let us know about any access or zoom support needs when registering. Auto captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed over email by Friday January 26th\, or on Eventbrite by Sunday Jan 28th  at 11am. \nParticipants can join by phone if necessary. \nThis program is presented by: Vibrant Healthcare Alliance and the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto’s Parenting with a Disability Network with generous funding from the United Way Greater Toronto\, The City of Toronto\, Ontario’s Community Health Centres and Independent Living Canada.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/parenting-with-a-disability-peer-meetup-a-partnership-between-cilt-and-vibrant-healthcare-alliance/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240208T172042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T172042Z
UID:14143-1708952400-1708957800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Intersections of Blackness and Disability: A Heritage to Celebrate a Future to Build
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) and Community Partners are pleased to invite you to our virtual celebration of  \nAt the intersections of Blackness and Disability: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build \n  \nDescription: Every February\, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. While the 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”\, this event represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the lived experiences of Black and Disabled communities in Toronto. \n  \nDisabled speakers from the Black community will share their knowledge and experiences about the legacies of Black people with Disabilities\, community resistance in Toronto\, and answer the question: What would a Toronto that prioritizes Blackness and Disability Justice look like? \n  \nEveryone is welcome and encouraged to join. Those of us who are not Black are encouraged to listen and learn from the expertise and vision of our speakers. \n  \nWhen: Monday February 26\, 2024\, 1:00-2:30PM Eastern Time (Canada) \nAccess Supports: ASL-English interpretation and CART Captioning will be provided. \n  \nIf you require any access accommodations\, please let us know in the Access Accommodation section of the registration by Feb 21\, 2024. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting at:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuypqzsjHdZUXwK5KEMHyeJ2fwLawQOj \n  \nAgenda: \n1) Introductions to the Black History Month Theme 2024 \n2) Black Disabled community speakers: What does a Toronto that centres Blackness and Disability Justice look like? \n3) Question and Answers \n4) Resources \n  \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/intersections-of-blackness-and-disability-a-heritage-to-celebrate-a-future-to-build/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240208T170156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T170156Z
UID:14121-1709125200-1709129700@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect \n  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual (over zoom) peer support gathering for a cross-disability group of adults\, based on the Independent Living philosophy and Disability Justice principles. To register or for more info email Amanda.Dorter@cilt.ca or peers@cilt.ca\, \nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 293 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service \nIn every session we: \n– Check in with one another about how we’re doing \n– Connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability \n– Share strategies to navigate the world and to thrive \nWe may also bring in group wellness activities such as mindfulness\, or invite speakers or bring resources together on topics of interest to the group. \nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy with the belief that we can take control of our own lives by exercising their 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. \nGroup 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. ASL requires advanced notice.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240222T183838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T201234Z
UID:14159-1709733600-1709737200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers Drop In\n\nThis monthly virtual 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 to make some room for our writing. Whether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome! This program occurs the first Wednesday of every month. \nEach meet up has: \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-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). Sometimes lines or words are shared to create a collective poem. \n-Reading a poem by a disabled writer. \nAccess:  \nPlease let me know about any access needs you would like to share. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed one week before the scheduled session. Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive the zoom link. \n  \nFor more information about programs and resources related to writing and disability please join our facebook group here:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240229T133418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T133418Z
UID:14175-1710331200-1710334800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Peer Support for Parenting with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:  \nPeer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities \n  \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance for an opportunity to share your parenting challenges and joys\, offer support\, problem-solving and celebration with other people who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This program is facilitated by staff with lived experience. \n  \nThis group runs monthly from 12-1pm on the second Wednesday of the month over zoom. \nEach session includes: \n-A check in where people can share a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting \n-Time to discuss \n-A check out \n To register: email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca \nor call 416-599-2458 ext 291 \n  \nPlease let us know about any access or zoom support needs when registering. Auto captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed one week ahead of the scheduled session. Participants can join by phone. \n\nJoin our PDN mailing list here: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/\nJoin our PDN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpdn
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-support-for-parenting-with-a-disability/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240208T170757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T170757Z
UID:14125-1711544400-1711548900@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect \n  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual (over zoom) peer support gathering for a cross-disability group of adults\, based on the Independent Living philosophy and Disability Justice principles. To register or for more info email Amanda.Dorter@cilt.ca or peers@cilt.ca\, \nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 293 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service \nIn every session we: \n– Check in with one another about how we’re doing \n– Connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability \n– Share strategies to navigate the world and to thrive \nWe may also bring in group wellness activities such as mindfulness\, or invite speakers or bring resources together on topics of interest to the group. \nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy with the belief that we can take control of our own lives by exercising their 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. \nGroup 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. ASL requires advanced notice.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240229T133517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T133517Z
UID:14178-1712750400-1712754000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Peer Support for Parenting with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:  \nPeer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities \n  \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance for an opportunity to share your parenting challenges and joys\, offer support\, problem-solving and celebration with other people who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This program is facilitated by staff with lived experience. \n  \nThis group runs monthly from 12-1pm on the second Wednesday of the month over zoom. \nEach session includes: \n-A check in where people can share a joy and a challenge they have experienced since our last meeting \n-Time to discuss \n-A check out \n To register: email rebecca.wood@cilt.ca \nor call 416-599-2458 ext 291 \n  \nPlease let us know about any access or zoom support needs when registering. Auto captions will be turned on. ASL-English interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed one week ahead of the scheduled session. Participants can join by phone. \n\nJoin our PDN mailing list here: https://cilt.ca/about-us/mailing-list/\nJoin our PDN Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltpdn
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/peer-support-for-parenting-with-a-disability-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240313T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T182225Z
UID:14215-1713272400-1713277800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Wordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:  \nWordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities\n\nPresented by The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance\nA 6 Week Series\nWHEN: TUESDAY APRIL 16 – MAY 21\, 2024\nTIME: 1:00-2:30 PM\nWHERE:  OVER ZOOM \nThis 6-week program will explore writing as a form of creative self-expression rooted  in the ways that lived experience of Disability inform how we write and what we write about. Each session will use a variety of writing prompts to welcome our minds and bodies into playing with words. We will play with different poetic forms\, free writing prompts\, journalling\, and fiction writing. There will be opportunities for sharing work and giving/receiving supportive feedback. We will also have the chance to read and talk about writing by Disabled writers. \nThis program is suitable for beginner writers\, or anyone interested in playing with words in a group of participants and facilitators with lived experience of Disability. Whether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome! \nPARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO ALL SESSIONS\nAND COMPLETE A PRE AND POST EVALUATION\nPeer Support groups/events operate under the Independent  Living Philosophy and are committed to providing safer & inclusive anti-oppressive spaces. \nACCESS: Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Auto-captions will be turned on. ASL-English Interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by Monday April 8\, 2024\, at 12pm. \nTo register and book a pre-evaluation. \ncontact Lucy:  416-486-8666 ext.226  /  lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/wordplay-creative-writing-for-women-trans-non-binary-two-spirit-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240313T182424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T182424Z
UID:14218-1713877200-1713882600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Wordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:  \nWordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities\n\nPresented by The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance\nA 6 Week Series\nWHEN: TUESDAY APRIL 16 – MAY 21\, 2024\nTIME: 1:00-2:30 PM\nWHERE:  OVER ZOOM \nThis 6-week program will explore writing as a form of creative self-expression rooted  in the ways that lived experience of Disability inform how we write and what we write about. Each session will use a variety of writing prompts to welcome our minds and bodies into playing with words. We will play with different poetic forms\, free writing prompts\, journalling\, and fiction writing. There will be opportunities for sharing work and giving/receiving supportive feedback. We will also have the chance to read and talk about writing by Disabled writers. \nThis program is suitable for beginner writers\, or anyone interested in playing with words in a group of participants and facilitators with lived experience of Disability. Whether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome! \nPARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO ALL SESSIONS\nAND COMPLETE A PRE AND POST EVALUATION\nPeer Support groups/events operate under the Independent  Living Philosophy and are committed to providing safer & inclusive anti-oppressive spaces. \nACCESS: Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Auto-captions will be turned on. ASL-English Interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by Monday April 8\, 2024\, at 12pm. \nTo register and book a pre-evaluation. \ncontact Lucy:  416-486-8666 ext.226  /  lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/wordplay-creative-writing-for-women-trans-non-binary-two-spirit-people-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240208T171008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T171008Z
UID:14127-1713963600-1713968100@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:CILT Peer Connect
DESCRIPTION:CILT Peer Connect \n  \nCILT Peer Connect is a monthly virtual (over zoom) peer support gathering for a cross-disability group of adults\, based on the Independent Living philosophy and Disability Justice principles. To register or for more info email Amanda.Dorter@cilt.ca or peers@cilt.ca\, \nPhone: 416-599-2458 ext 293 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service \nIn every session we: \n– Check in with one another about how we’re doing \n– Connect with peers about issues and experiences related to disability \n– Share strategies to navigate the world and to thrive \nWe may also bring in group wellness activities such as mindfulness\, or invite speakers or bring resources together on topics of interest to the group. \nThis group operates within the independent living philosophy with the belief that we can take control of our own lives by exercising their 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. \nGroup 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. ASL requires advanced notice.
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/cilt-peer-connect-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240313T182532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T182532Z
UID:14220-1714482000-1714487400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Wordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:  \nWordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities\n\nPresented by The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance\nA 6 Week Series\nWHEN: TUESDAY APRIL 16 – MAY 21\, 2024\nTIME: 1:00-2:30 PM\nWHERE:  OVER ZOOM \nThis 6-week program will explore writing as a form of creative self-expression rooted  in the ways that lived experience of Disability inform how we write and what we write about. Each session will use a variety of writing prompts to welcome our minds and bodies into playing with words. We will play with different poetic forms\, free writing prompts\, journalling\, and fiction writing. There will be opportunities for sharing work and giving/receiving supportive feedback. We will also have the chance to read and talk about writing by Disabled writers. \nThis program is suitable for beginner writers\, or anyone interested in playing with words in a group of participants and facilitators with lived experience of Disability. Whether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome! \nPARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO ALL SESSIONS\nAND COMPLETE A PRE AND POST EVALUATION\nPeer Support groups/events operate under the Independent  Living Philosophy and are committed to providing safer & inclusive anti-oppressive spaces. \nACCESS: Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Auto-captions will be turned on. ASL-English Interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by Monday April 8\, 2024\, at 12pm. \nTo register and book a pre-evaluation. \ncontact Lucy:  416-486-8666 ext.226  /  lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/wordplay-creative-writing-for-women-trans-non-binary-two-spirit-people-with-disabilities-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240222T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T124805Z
UID:14163-1714572000-1714575600@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Disabled Writers Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Writers Drop In\n\nThis monthly virtual 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 to make some room for our writing. Whether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome! This program occurs the first Wednesday of every month. \nEach meet up has: \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-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). Sometimes lines or words are shared to create a collective poem. \n-Reading a poem by a disabled writer. \nAccess:  \nPlease let me know about any access needs you would like to share. Automatic Closed Captions will be turned on. ASL interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed one week before the scheduled session. Please contact rebecca.wood@cilt.ca with any questions or to register to receive the zoom link. \n  \nFor more information about programs and resources related to writing and disability please join our facebook group here:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ciltdisabledwriters
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/disabled-writers-drop-in-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130943
CREATED:20240313T182725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T182725Z
UID:14223-1715086800-1715092200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Wordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:  \nWordplay: Creative Writing for Women\, Trans\, Non-Binary\, Two-Spirit People with Disabilities\n\nPresented by The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance\nA 6 Week Series\nWHEN: TUESDAY APRIL 16 – MAY 21\, 2024\nTIME: 1:00-2:30 PM\nWHERE:  OVER ZOOM \nThis 6-week program will explore writing as a form of creative self-expression rooted  in the ways that lived experience of Disability inform how we write and what we write about. Each session will use a variety of writing prompts to welcome our minds and bodies into playing with words. We will play with different poetic forms\, free writing prompts\, journalling\, and fiction writing. There will be opportunities for sharing work and giving/receiving supportive feedback. We will also have the chance to read and talk about writing by Disabled writers. \nThis program is suitable for beginner writers\, or anyone interested in playing with words in a group of participants and facilitators with lived experience of Disability. Whether you use voice to text\, a pen and paper\, a brailler\, typing or bringing someone with you to transcribe when writing\, all methods of playing with words are welcome! \nPARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO ALL SESSIONS\nAND COMPLETE A PRE AND POST EVALUATION\nPeer Support groups/events operate under the Independent  Living Philosophy and are committed to providing safer & inclusive anti-oppressive spaces. \nACCESS: Please let us know about any access needs when you register. Auto-captions will be turned on. ASL-English Interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by Monday April 8\, 2024\, at 12pm. \nTo register and book a pre-evaluation. \ncontact Lucy:  416-486-8666 ext.226  /  lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/wordplay-creative-writing-for-women-trans-non-binary-two-spirit-people-with-disabilities-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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