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Submit Your Writing for the Helen Henderson Literary Award 2026

Published: June 12, 2026

The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is proud to present the 2026 Helen Henderson Literary Award, granted to an individual who has produced an outstanding piece of writing related to raising public awareness of a […]

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Submit Your Leadership Contributions for the Vic Willi Award for Youth 2026 

Published: June 12, 2026

The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is proud to present the 2026 Vic Willi Award for Youth, granted to a young disabled person showing leadership in disability activism and disability rights. This award is presented annually as […]

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Submit Your Art for the Sandra Carpenter Award for Artists 2026

Published: June 12, 2026

The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is proud to present the 2026 Sandra Carpenter Legacy Award for Artists to recognize and celebrate a disabled artist whose work reflects creativity, originality, and a commitment to the values […]

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      • ASAC Student Resources and Pamphlet
      • Attendant Services Overview
      • ASAC Application and Guide
      • Consumer Attendant Roster
      • Ontario Attendant Service Directory
      • PSW Education & Training Fund
    • Independent Living Skills Training
      • Independent Living Skills Articles
      • Independent Living Skills Resources
      • Aging With a Disability
    • Direct Funding
    • Inclusion of Disability Equity and Access
      • Disability Inclusion Workshops
      • IDE+A Testimonials
      • IDE+A In Healthcare: Beyond the AODA
    • GTA Disability Coalition 
    • Parenting With a Disability Network
      • History of the PDN
      • Research and Advisory Committees
      • Workshops for Service Providers
      • Nurturing Assistance
      • Parenting Peer Support
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      • – Wordplay Creative Writing
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  • Submit Your Art for the Sandra Carpenter Award for Artists 2026
  • Join CILT’s Board of Directors: Seeking Committed Individuals to Champion Independent Living Principles for People with Disabilities 
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