“The Centre for Independent Living Toronto has a long history of pioneering and supporting the Independent Living model of service to empower people with physical disabilities. This model is not just a philosophy, but a standard for support that we can all strive to uphold. Throughout my career, I have always worked to provide services under the Independent Living philosophy. The fundamental values of Independent Living promote and support autonomy, dignity, the right to risk, the recognition that the consumer knows their own needs best, and that the consumer can direct support in a way that best fits their specific needs.
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Design of Public Spaces Standards in Ontario Webinar Recording
GTA Disability Coalition’s Design of Public Spaces Standards in Ontario Webinar Recording Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnTOiy8gaQc Featuring: Thea Kurdi, Built Environment Accessibility Expert and Kate Welsh, CILT’s IDE+A Project Coordinator Session Date: […]
Continue ReadingRequest for Proposals: Strategic Plan for the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto
Request for Proposals: Strategic Plan for the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Deadline: September 13, 2024 Introduction: CILT seeks proposals from qualified consultant or firms to develop a […]
Continue ReadingLive in Ontario? Care about AODA?
Live in Ontario? Care about the AODA? Give the Ontario Government feedback on ways to strengthen accessibility of Ontario’s public spaces, submit the survey on the AODA Built Environment Standard. The […]
Continue ReadingRequest for Proposal: Event Planner for the Centre for Independent Living’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
CILT is looking for an Event Planner to help us with our 40th anniversary celebrations in Toronto, Background: The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is a community-based resource organization […]
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