Community Living Ontario
@clontario.bsky.social
We're a non-profit provincial association that has been advocating for people who have an intellectual disability and their families for 70+ years. We work alongside 120+ local agencies and advocate on behalf of more than 100,000 people across Ontario.
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, CLO responds to Ombudsman report, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4p45vgn
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, CLO responds to Ombudsman report, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4p45vgn
Real Talk Episode two just dropped. Listen in as our youth explores what meaningful employment support looks like for people with disabilities: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKeT...
Real Talk Podcast | Episode 2: Supporting Job Seekers With Disabilities on Their Employment Journey
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a powerful group of youth between the ages of 14 and 29 that lead the Re:Action4inclusion movement. This dedicated team...
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Real Talk Episode two just dropped. Listen in as our youth explores what meaningful employment support looks like for people with disabilities: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKeT...
Crisis in the Classroom brings attention to the untenable use of isolation, restraint and exclusion against students with disabilities in Ontario. Learn more and read our recommendations for change at bit.ly/Crisis-in-the-Classroom
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Crisis in the Classroom brings attention to the untenable use of isolation, restraint and exclusion against students with disabilities in Ontario. Learn more and read our recommendations for change at bit.ly/Crisis-in-the-Classroom
Next week, on Giving Tuesday, we’re launching a campaign that shines a light on the real experiences of families caring for a loved one with an intellectual disability, their resilience, their fears, and the moments when support changed everything.
Stay tuned for the official launch.
Stay tuned for the official launch.
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Next week, on Giving Tuesday, we’re launching a campaign that shines a light on the real experiences of families caring for a loved one with an intellectual disability, their resilience, their fears, and the moments when support changed everything.
Stay tuned for the official launch.
Stay tuned for the official launch.
Our Fall 2025 Track the Movement newsletter is here. Catch up on youth-led leadership and powerful workshops from Sept – Nov. Dive in and join the movement for inclusion. 👉 Read it here: bit.ly/R4I-Newslett...
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our Fall 2025 Track the Movement newsletter is here. Catch up on youth-led leadership and powerful workshops from Sept – Nov. Dive in and join the movement for inclusion. 👉 Read it here: bit.ly/R4I-Newslett...
Yesterday, CLO's Social Policy Director, Shawn Pegg, was interviewed by CityNews in response to the Ombudsman's report focused on people with intellectual disabilities being hospitalized inappropriately. Watch the segment here youtu.be/9sfMlq_GqqI?...
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Yesterday, CLO's Social Policy Director, Shawn Pegg, was interviewed by CityNews in response to the Ombudsman's report focused on people with intellectual disabilities being hospitalized inappropriately. Watch the segment here youtu.be/9sfMlq_GqqI?...
Over 53,000 adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for support. Another 3,000 apply each year, but few receive help. Everyone deserves stability, dignity and belonging. Sign the petition today: win.newmode.net/communityliv...
#WaitingToBelong
#WaitingToBelong
November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Over 53,000 adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for support. Another 3,000 apply each year, but few receive help. Everyone deserves stability, dignity and belonging. Sign the petition today: win.newmode.net/communityliv...
#WaitingToBelong
#WaitingToBelong
Community Living Ontario calls on the province to act immediately on Ombudsman recommendations re: inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities. Read the full press release at communitylivingontario.ca/press-releas...
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Community Living Ontario calls on the province to act immediately on Ombudsman recommendations re: inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities. Read the full press release at communitylivingontario.ca/press-releas...
Crisis in the Classroom brings attention to the untenable use of isolation, restraint and exclusion against students with disabilities in Ontario. Learn more and read our recommendations for change at communitylivingontario.ca/resources/cr...
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Crisis in the Classroom brings attention to the untenable use of isolation, restraint and exclusion against students with disabilities in Ontario. Learn more and read our recommendations for change at communitylivingontario.ca/resources/cr...
Our Family Leadership Retreat brought together 70 participants for a weekend of connection, reflection, and learning. Families took part in guided sessions, relaxed together, and shared experiences in a supportive space.
communitylivingontario.ca/what.../fami...
communitylivingontario.ca/what.../fami...
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our Family Leadership Retreat brought together 70 participants for a weekend of connection, reflection, and learning. Families took part in guided sessions, relaxed together, and shared experiences in a supportive space.
communitylivingontario.ca/what.../fami...
communitylivingontario.ca/what.../fami...
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Family Leadership Retreat, Waiting To Belong Petition grows, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/43EkAgc
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Family Leadership Retreat, Waiting To Belong Petition grows, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/43EkAgc
Over the past five years, changes to Ontario's system of employment support services have steadily eroded the ability of service providers to assist people with disabilities to find and keep work. Read more communitylivingontario.ca/employment-s...
Employment Support Services in Ontario - Under pressure, Underperforming, Underwhelming - Community Living Ontario
Will anything change after more than five years of criticism? Community Living Ontario has published two reports on Ontario Progressive Conservative changes to employment programs (now called 'Integrated Employment Services') over the past few years. The reports were published in partnership with the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) under the banner of "Tangled in Red Tape," and they offer a discouraging picture.
communitylivingontario.ca
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Over the past five years, changes to Ontario's system of employment support services have steadily eroded the ability of service providers to assist people with disabilities to find and keep work. Read more communitylivingontario.ca/employment-s...
Our Student Links coordinator Sharon helped a Toronto student with an intellectual disability turn his love of transit into a real learning moment. She arranged a visit with two TTC constables who explained how the system works and introduced him to future opportunities. bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our Student Links coordinator Sharon helped a Toronto student with an intellectual disability turn his love of transit into a real learning moment. She arranged a visit with two TTC constables who explained how the system works and introduced him to future opportunities. bit.ly/CLOStudentLinks
Over 53,000 adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for the support they deserve. Some have waited more than a decade. No one should have to wait this long to belong. Learn more at Waiting2Belong.ca
.
.
.
#OntarioGovernment #DSsector
.
.
.
#OntarioGovernment #DSsector
November 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Over 53,000 adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for the support they deserve. Some have waited more than a decade. No one should have to wait this long to belong. Learn more at Waiting2Belong.ca
.
.
.
#OntarioGovernment #DSsector
.
.
.
#OntarioGovernment #DSsector
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, learn about our new public awareness campaign, CBC Launches Disability Life and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/UF-Nov-14-2025
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, learn about our new public awareness campaign, CBC Launches Disability Life and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/UF-Nov-14-2025
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
More than 53,000 adults with intellectual disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for vital services. Decades of delay have left too many at risk of homelessness, exploitation, and poverty. This cannot continue. Sign the petition today at Waiting2Belong.ca.
#WaitingToBelong #DSsector
#WaitingToBelong #DSsector
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
More than 53,000 adults with intellectual disabilities in Ontario are still waiting for vital services. Decades of delay have left too many at risk of homelessness, exploitation, and poverty. This cannot continue. Sign the petition today at Waiting2Belong.ca.
#WaitingToBelong #DSsector
#WaitingToBelong #DSsector
Today, CLO along with our partners at OASIS, and member agencies across the province, are launching our 2025 Fall Awareness Campaign. This brand new PSA will help us raise awareness and call for change! You can help by sharing this PSA with your network. youtu.be/PmlJH93O8iE?...
#WaitingToBelong Public Service Announcement (November 2025)
YouTube video by Community Living Ontario
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today, CLO along with our partners at OASIS, and member agencies across the province, are launching our 2025 Fall Awareness Campaign. This brand new PSA will help us raise awareness and call for change! You can help by sharing this PSA with your network. youtu.be/PmlJH93O8iE?...
Join us on Nov 25 at 2 p.m. ET for Creating Support Models for an Inclusive Vertical Community. We’ll explore real case studies, innovative support models, unbundling resources, and how technology is reshaping inclusive living in vertical communities.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Join us on Nov 25 at 2 p.m. ET for Creating Support Models for an Inclusive Vertical Community. We’ll explore real case studies, innovative support models, unbundling resources, and how technology is reshaping inclusive living in vertical communities.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Through our Student Links Initiative, Brianna worked with dog trainer Chip Kean at Kean’s K9 Obedience Training. With more than 40 years of experience, Chip guided her through a four-week puppy training class, teaching her patience, skill, and confidence.
bit.ly/CLOStudentLi...
bit.ly/CLOStudentLi...
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Through our Student Links Initiative, Brianna worked with dog trainer Chip Kean at Kean’s K9 Obedience Training. With more than 40 years of experience, Chip guided her through a four-week puppy training class, teaching her patience, skill, and confidence.
bit.ly/CLOStudentLi...
bit.ly/CLOStudentLi...
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, new federal budget announced, member success stories, and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/4owYDrI
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, new federal budget announced, member success stories, and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/4owYDrI
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
The Council of Community Living Ontario (CLO) spent three impactful days at the CLO Conference in London, Ontario, advancing advocacy, inclusion, and leadership.
Find out what they’ve been up to this fall: bit.ly/Council-Newsletter-Fall-2025
Find out what they’ve been up to this fall: bit.ly/Council-Newsletter-Fall-2025
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Council of Community Living Ontario (CLO) spent three impactful days at the CLO Conference in London, Ontario, advancing advocacy, inclusion, and leadership.
Find out what they’ve been up to this fall: bit.ly/Council-Newsletter-Fall-2025
Find out what they’ve been up to this fall: bit.ly/Council-Newsletter-Fall-2025
Almost 65,000 children and youth are waiting for support through the Ontario Autism Program, affecting their school readiness. At the same time, many schools remain unprepared for neurodiverse learners.
Read more communitylivingontario.ca/kids-not-rea...
Read more communitylivingontario.ca/kids-not-rea...
Kids Not Ready for School, Schools Not Ready for Kids - Community Living Ontario
Autism and Early Education in Ontario Community Living Ontario’s Crisis in the Classroom report paints a disturbing picture of students with disabilities being isolated, physically restrained, and exc...
communitylivingontario.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Almost 65,000 children and youth are waiting for support through the Ontario Autism Program, affecting their school readiness. At the same time, many schools remain unprepared for neurodiverse learners.
Read more communitylivingontario.ca/kids-not-rea...
Read more communitylivingontario.ca/kids-not-rea...
We are at #RDC25 from Nov 3-5. Are you here too?
Come say hello and get a sweet treat!
We’re looking forward to connect, share more about CLO’s initiatives and advocacy work alongside people with intellectual disabilities, and learn about the great work happening across the province.
Come say hello and get a sweet treat!
We’re looking forward to connect, share more about CLO’s initiatives and advocacy work alongside people with intellectual disabilities, and learn about the great work happening across the province.
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We are at #RDC25 from Nov 3-5. Are you here too?
Come say hello and get a sweet treat!
We’re looking forward to connect, share more about CLO’s initiatives and advocacy work alongside people with intellectual disabilities, and learn about the great work happening across the province.
Come say hello and get a sweet treat!
We’re looking forward to connect, share more about CLO’s initiatives and advocacy work alongside people with intellectual disabilities, and learn about the great work happening across the province.
Explore the history of institutions in Canada with our Truths of Institutionalization: Past and Present curriculum.
Learn more and access the curriculum 👉 truthsofinstitutionalization.ca
For more info or to book a workshop, contact Leshona Lennard at llennard@communitylivingontario.ca.
Learn more and access the curriculum 👉 truthsofinstitutionalization.ca
For more info or to book a workshop, contact Leshona Lennard at llennard@communitylivingontario.ca.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Explore the history of institutions in Canada with our Truths of Institutionalization: Past and Present curriculum.
Learn more and access the curriculum 👉 truthsofinstitutionalization.ca
For more info or to book a workshop, contact Leshona Lennard at llennard@communitylivingontario.ca.
Learn more and access the curriculum 👉 truthsofinstitutionalization.ca
For more info or to book a workshop, contact Leshona Lennard at llennard@communitylivingontario.ca.
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Have your say in Ontario’s review of the Poverty Reduction Strategy, Student Links success story, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4ojetGr
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Have your say in Ontario’s review of the Poverty Reduction Strategy, Student Links success story, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4ojetGr
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF