Here is the recording of Food Access and Insecurity in Adults with Mobility Disabilities in Toronto, Research Study Findings that were presented by Dr. Naomi Schwartz on Nov 5, 2020, as well as Dr. Schwartz’s slides and executive summary.
Focus group on how Toronto could improve nonpolice crisis responses for our communities
The City of Toronto has contracted Gerstein Crisis Centre to help them hear from you about how Toronto could improve nonpolice crisis responses for our communities.
To join one of the 90 Minute Focus groups, please contact 416-408-4942 or focusgroup@gersteincentre.org.
For more information, click here.
CILT COVID-19 Fall Update
CILT remains committed to supporting consumers through the COVID-19 pandemic.
As we are looking at increasing case counts in Ontario, CILT & Direct Funding remain committed to ensuring that participants in the Direct Funding Program can access their services in a safe environment, minimizing the risk of COVID-19.
For our Fall update and information on some of the other actions CILT has undertaken since March 2020, please click here.
Wheelchair for Sale-Available until May 3rd
Brand new, never used, bought for $11,000 in 2010.
Specs as follows:
Q600 black from 2010
75-amp NE controller
14″ pneumatic tires
Foot platform
Swing away joystick Right side
Synergy Seat
15×16
14-18 width package, 14-18 depth package
18″ back canes with push handles
Single post armrests with waterfall arm pads
Available for pickup in Hog’s Hollow neighborhood in Toronto between April 29 and May 3
If interested, contact Cheryl by cell/text at 778-883-6229.
Help Develop Ontario’s Budget
Ontario is hosting in-person and online consultations across the province, and seeking public input to help develop the province’s Budget. For the second year in a row, the province has launched Budget Talks, an online consultation tool that makes it easier for the public to help shape policies and programs that will be part of Ontario’s future. Ontario is looking for public input on how the province can:
- Invest in people’s talents and skills
- Build and revitalize public infrastructure
- Support an innovative business environment
- Improve public services
Ontarians can get involved in the conversation by visiting ontario.ca/budgettalks where you can:
- Share, discuss and vote for ideas online by January 31, 2016
- Learn how to attend one of the public town halls across the province
- Email ideas to submissions@ontario.ca
- Mail in your ideas
- Tweet ideas using #BudgetTalks
For more information including quick facts, additional resources, and contact information, visit the Ontario Newsroom website or Budget Talks.
Christmas Concerts with ASL Interpretation
There will be two upcoming Christmas events that include ASL interpretation up on the stage: The City of Toronto will host its annual Christmas Concert. When: Thursday December 24, at 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Rotunda of the Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West The concert lasts approximately one hour and will conclude with a visit from Santa! For more information, visit the City of Toronto website. And:
Toronto Christmas Market will once again provide ASL interpreted shows up on stage.
When: Saturday, December 12, 2015
Where: Distillery Historic District 2:00 pm Santa’s Elves Singalong with ASL Interpretation 2:30 pm Children’s Storytelling with ASL Interpretation For more information, visit the Toronto Christmas Market website.
Ontario Improving Employment Opportunities for People Facing Barriers
Province Invests $4 million to Pilot Community Loans Fund
Ontario is partnering with leading financial institutions to create a fund aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people facing employment barriers.
The Community Loans Fund, part of Ontario’s Accessibility Action Plan, will provide discounted rates on financial products, such as loans, to businesses that commit to hiring people facing barriers such as people with disabilities, long-term unemployed, older unemployed, newcomers to Canada and unemployed Indigenous persons.
The province is partnering with Alterna Savings, Libro Credit Union, First Ontario Credit Union and Meridian to deliver this fund.
For more information, visit the Ontario Newsroom website.
Ontario Improving Employment Opportunities for People Facing Barriers
Province Invests $4 million to Pilot Community Loans Fund
Ontario is partnering with leading financial institutions to create a fund aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people facing employment barriers. The Community Loans Fund, part of Ontario’s Accessibility Action Plan, will provide discounted rates on financial products, such as loans, to businesses that commit to hiring people facing barriers such as people with disabilities, long-term unemployed, older unemployed, newcomers to Canada and unemployed Indigenous persons. The province is partnering with Alterna Savings, Libro Credit Union, First Ontario Credit Union and Meridian to deliver this fund. For more information, visit the Ontario Newsroom website. Ontario Newsroom
Enabling Minds
CMHA Ontario presents A FREE PUBLIC FORUM
#A Better Serve: Enabling Mental Health Accessibility
in Ontario’s Physical Activity Field
When: December 3 , 2015, 7:00-9:00 pm
(International Day of Persons with Disabilities)
Where: Nancy’s Auditorium, YWCA Elm Centre, 87 Elm Street, Toronto Speakers’ Panel, Networking, Light Refreshments Free, space limited.
For more information and to pre-register, visit the Enabling Minds website.
Helen Henderson Literary Award
The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is accepting applications for the Helen Henderson Literary Award.
This award will be granted to a CILT member, or an ally recommended by a CILT member, who produced an outstanding piece of writing related to raising public awareness of a disability issue or barrier.
The award recipient will receive a lifetime membership at CILT, plus a cash prize of $200.
The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m., Mar. 31, 2016. Eligibility criteria include:
- One (1) published piece of writing (published on a website, blog, open letter to the editor or in a journal, newsletter or magazine);
- Submission must be in English or French;
- Minimum 700 words; maximum 3,000 words;
- Addresses at least one (1) disability issue or barrier;
- Published within a year of the submission deadline.
For more information on Helen Henderson, her legacy and how to apply for this award, please download the application.
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