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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-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A
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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-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IDE+A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20250225T130211Z
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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-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20251105T153903Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20250122T180653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203851Z
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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-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260107T195859Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260116T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184243Z
UID:17561-1771416000-1771421400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Building Emotional Toolkits for Parents with Disabilities: Session 2
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  \nThis is the second of a three part series. Participants are asked to attend all 3 session. \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-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Community Events,PDN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260107T195954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T195954Z
UID:17539-1772024400-1772028900@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-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Peer Support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260116T184206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T184206Z
UID:17562-1772625600-1772631000@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Building Emotional Toolkits for Parents with Disabilities: Session 3
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  \nThis is the third of a three part series. Participants are asked to attend all 3 session. \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-session-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Community Events,PDN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T222532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T222532Z
UID:17611-1772632800-1772636400@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-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260107T212024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T235857Z
UID:17544-1773835200-1773838800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Community Health for a monthly virtual peer support group. This group is an opportunity to share parenting challenges and joys\, problem-solve and celebrate with others who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This a cross-disability group and is facilitated by staff with lived experience. \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 of parenting they have experienced since our last meeting\nA discussion topic\nA short self-care exercise\nResource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability and parenting\nA check out\n\nPDN Vibrant Zoom operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we as disabled parents are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes. \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in PDN Vibrant Zoom. \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion. \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance. \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from. \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 \nYou are also welcome to join our PDN Facebook group
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-group-for-parents-with-disabilities-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN,Peer Support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T141500
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260107T200118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T200118Z
UID:17541-1774443600-1774448100@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-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,Peer Support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T222655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T222655Z
UID:17613-1775052000-1775055600@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-31/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260107T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T212219Z
UID:17551-1775649600-1775653200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Community Health for a monthly virtual peer support group. This group is an opportunity to share parenting challenges and joys\, problem-solve and celebrate with others who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This a cross-disability group and is facilitated by staff with lived experience. \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 of parenting they have experienced since our last meeting\nA discussion topic\nA short self-care exercise\nResource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability and parenting\nA check out\n\nPDN Vibrant Zoom operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we as disabled parents are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes. \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in PDN Vibrant Zoom. \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion. \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance. \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from. \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 \nYou are also welcome to join our PDN Facebook group
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-group-for-parents-with-disabilities-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN,Peer Support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260319T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163610Z
UID:17680-1776862800-1776866400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Wheel-Trans and Family of Service (FOS) Workshop Series - First Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Wheel-Trans or thinking about applying? Join us for a 2-part workshop series about the application process and your rights as a Wheel-Trans user. The first workshop is called “Wheel-Trans 101”\, and the second workshop is called “Wheel-Trans: Know Your Rights”.  \nWhen: Wednesday April 22nd 1:00-3:00PM (first workshop) \nWhen: Wednesday April 29th 1:00-3:00PM (second workshop) \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 April 16th 2026.  \nRegister in advance for these events at (you can come to both or just one):   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FuAYFPT_RL64EP9wjuU_3Q#/registration  \n Workshop flyer:  \n \nWorkshop Descriptions:  \nWheel-Trans and Family of Service (FOS) 101 on Wednesday April 22nd:  \nThis workshop is designed for those who are new to using Wheel-Trans and have questions about their eligibility and the application process\, what the Family of Services (FOS) model is\, how to challenge their eligibility category\, and other Wheel-Trans issues. The workshop goes in-depth on how to apply for Wheel-Trans and how to appeal conditional eligibility\, with the goal of empowering participants and making overly complex\, bureaucratic procedures feel more approachable.  \nWheel-Trans: Know Your Rights on Wednesday April 29th  \nThis workshop is part of TTCriders’ Know Your Transit Rights project\, which aims to empower riders and help them understand their legal rights while using the TTC. This workshop is designed for Wheel-Trans users who are interested in understanding the rights they have before\, during\, and after Wheel-Trans trips and how to exercise these rights. The workshop covers topics such as the responsibilities of Wheel-Trans operators\, how to make sure your trip is as accessible for you as possible\, the Code of Conduct policy\, traveling with support persons and animals\, and appealing your eligibility category or suspension of service. \nIf you need assistance with registering:  \nPlease 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 meetings.  
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/wheel-trans-and-family-of-service-fos-workshop-series-first-workshop/
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IL Skills Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260319T163338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163517Z
UID:17682-1777467600-1777474800@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:Wheel-Trans and Family of Service (FOS) Workshop Series - Second Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Wheel-Trans or thinking about applying? Join us for a 2-part workshop series about the application process and your rights as a Wheel-Trans user. This is the second workshop called “Wheel-Trans: Know Your Rights”.  \nWhen: Wednesday April 29th 1:00-3:00PM (second workshop) \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 April 16th 2026.  \nRegister in advance for these events at (you can come to both or just one):   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FuAYFPT_RL64EP9wjuU_3Q#/registration  \nWorkshop flyer: \n \nWorkshop Descriptions:  \nWheel-Trans and Family of Service (FOS) 101 on Wednesday April 22nd:  \nThis workshop is designed for those who are new to using Wheel-Trans and have questions about their eligibility and the application process\, what the Family of Services (FOS) model is\, how to challenge their eligibility category\, and other Wheel-Trans issues. The workshop goes in-depth on how to apply for Wheel-Trans and how to appeal conditional eligibility\, with the goal of empowering participants and making overly complex\, bureaucratic procedures feel more approachable.  \nWheel-Trans: Know Your Rights on Wednesday April 29th  \nThis workshop is part of TTCriders’ Know Your Transit Rights project\, which aims to empower riders and help them understand their legal rights while using the TTC. This workshop is designed for Wheel-Trans users who are interested in understanding the rights they have before\, during\, and after Wheel-Trans trips and how to exercise these rights. The workshop covers topics such as the responsibilities of Wheel-Trans operators\, how to make sure your trip is as accessible for you as possible\, the Code of Conduct policy\, traveling with support persons and animals\, and appealing your eligibility category or suspension of service. \nIf you need assistance with registering:  \nPlease 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 meetings.  
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/wheel-trans-and-family-of-service-fos-workshop-series-second-workshop/
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,IL Skills Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T222803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T222803Z
UID:17615-1778076000-1778079600@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-32/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260107T212310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T212310Z
UID:17550-1778673600-1778677200@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Community Health for a monthly virtual peer support group. This group is an opportunity to share parenting challenges and joys\, problem-solve and celebrate with others who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This a cross-disability group and is facilitated by staff with lived experience. \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 of parenting they have experienced since our last meeting\nA discussion topic\nA short self-care exercise\nResource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability and parenting\nA check out\n\nPDN Vibrant Zoom operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we as disabled parents are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes. \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in PDN Vibrant Zoom. \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion. \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance. \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from. \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 \nYou are also welcome to join our PDN Facebook group
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-group-for-parents-with-disabilities-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN,Peer Support
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T222900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T222900Z
UID:17617-1780495200-1780498800@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-33/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260107T212348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T212348Z
UID:17549-1781092800-1781096400@cilt.ca
SUMMARY:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:PDN Vibrant Zoom: Peer Support Group for Parents with Disabilities \nJoin CILT’s Parenting with a Disability Network and Vibrant Community Health for a monthly virtual peer support group. This group is an opportunity to share parenting challenges and joys\, problem-solve and celebrate with others who can relate to your experience parenting with a disability. This a cross-disability group and is facilitated by staff with lived experience. \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 of parenting they have experienced since our last meeting\nA discussion topic\nA short self-care exercise\nResource sharing about any upcoming programs\, events\, media or information related to disability and parenting\nA check out\n\nPDN Vibrant Zoom operates within the Independent Living philosophy and is an opportunity to show up in a group where we as disabled parents are experts on our own lives and our own needs. We may all have different lived experience\, but this group is an opportunity to share and discuss what works for us and hear about what works for others so that we have a choice of strategies as we navigate the world and thrive. IL philosophy believes we have the right to take control of our own lives by exercising the right to examine options\, make choices\, take risks and even make mistakes. \nThis group is grounded in principles of Disability Justice\, including the principles of anti-oppression and of interdependence. We recognize that intersecting identities inform lived experience and welcome this experience in PDN Vibrant Zoom. \nGroup Agreements and discussion topics will be sent out when you register. You will receive a reminder email one week before the program and a zoom link the day before. Please be ready to participate in activity and discussion. \nLet us know about any access needs when you register. There is an option to join these sessions by phone. Automatic closed captioning will be provided. ASL-English interpretation is available if requested in advance. \nThis program is available for Ontario residents. To register you will be asked to provide your first and last name and what city you will be joining from. \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 \nYou are also welcome to join our PDN Facebook group
URL:https://cilt.ca/event/pdn-vibrant-zoom-peer-support-group-for-parents-with-disabilities-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events,PDN,Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T223048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223048Z
UID:17618-1782914400-1782918000@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-34/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T223231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223231Z
UID:17619-1785938400-1785942000@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-35/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T223613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223613Z
UID:17624-1788357600-1788361200@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-36/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T224853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T224853Z
UID:17630-1791381600-1791385200@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-39/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T223808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T223949Z
UID:17625-1793800800-1793804400@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-37/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T213312
CREATED:20260202T224056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T224539Z
UID:17626-1796220000-1796223600@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-38/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CILT Events
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