Join us for the Youth Art Showcase & Pop-Up Shop, featuring artwork by youth with developmental disabilities 🎨, along with a market of local small businesses🛍️.
FREE event on May 17 at the📍Ajax Convention Centre . No RSVP needed!
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Join us at our Youth Art Showcase, information on free tax return services, and more at bit.ly/UF-Apr-17-2026
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Ep 7 of the Real Talk Podcast just dropped!
Host Arshiaa chats with Monica & Roan from Fidget Island Co. about the items they’ll be showcasing at the Youth Art Showcase and Pop-Up Shop.
Join us for this FREE event on May 17 at the Ajax Convention Centre. No RSVP needed!
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On May 1st, the CN Tower will light up in blue and green to kick off Community Living Month 2026!
📢 Deadline approaching: Reminder to apply for the Anne Stafford Light Up the Future Bursary!
🎓 Bursary Amount: Up to $1,000 to help recipients achieve their goals.
📅 Deadline: Monday, April 27th at 5:00 PM EDT.
🔗 Apply Now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Community Action Projects Grant applications open, conference session proposals deadline extended, and more! Read the full edition: zurl.co/Yu4zF
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Deadline extended ‼️
Due to multiple requests, we have decided to extend the deadline for session proposals for the 2026 Inspiring Possibilities Conference. Please submit your proposal by April 17 at 12 p.m. EDT.
You can submit your proposal at bit.ly/2026-Session-Proposals
📣 Applications are OPEN for the Community Action Projects Grant! 📣
Are you a young changemaker in Ontario ready to make your community more inclusive? This is your chance to turn your passion into action with up to $2,500 in funding.
📅 Deadline: May 22 @ 11:59 p.m.
🔗 bit.ly/CAP-2026
One week left! ⏰ The deadline for submitting session proposals for the 2026 Inspiring Possibilities Conference is fast approaching. Submit your proposal by April 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. 🗓️
Bit.ly/2026-Session-Proposals
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Student Links attend resource fair, multiple upcoming in-person events, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4c4IXqw
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Today is World Autism Acceptance Day!
Learn more about how you can celebrate autism acceptance this month with these resources from Autism Canada.
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Two weeks left! ⏰ The deadline for submitting session proposals for the 2026 Inspiring Possibilities Conference is fast approaching. Submit your proposal by April 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. 🗓️
Bit.ly/2026-Session-Proposals
Episode 6 of Real Talk is out now!
You can hear our Youth Advisory Committee member Arshiaa talk to co-founder of National Service Dogs, Danielle, about their 30th anniversary year.
Tune in: youtu.be/hTArxM0eNo4?...
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, CLO's budget response, You're invited to our in-person workshop, and more! Read the full edition: zurl.co/wprWH
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for individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities, as well as for survivors of gender-based violence or human trafficking.”
Read the full statement here communitylivingontario.ca/community-li...
We're pleased to see the inclusion of new funding to support people with developmental disabilities in the 2026 provincial budget. The budget includes an additional $407 million over three years “to help community organizations manage rising operational costs and continue delivering vital services…
Exciting news for CLO Members!
CLO is partnering with Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT) to provide our members exclusive access to a group benefits program designed for organizations in the community services sector.
Explore the details: communitylivingontario.ca/re...
Act fast as spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis!
Event dates: September 15–17, 2026
Location: GTA
Check out all the sponsorship opportunities here: communitylivingontario.ca/agm-and-conf...
We’re excited to announce that the 2026 CLO Inspiring Possibilities AGM & Conference sponsorship package is officially open to the public! This is your chance to connect with leaders, showcase your organization, and be part of one of Ontario’s most impactful gatherings.
Join us for an interactive workshop where youth, families, and support workers come together to learn, share, and create more inclusive communities.
🗓 April 19, 2026 | 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Markham District Veterans Association
🍕 Lunch provided
Register now: bit.ly/R4I-Workshop-Apr-2026
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, You're invited to our Youth Art Showcase, New studies released, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4dz1VrJ
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Not all brains work the same way. And that is a good thing.
Different ways of thinking help make the world more creative, inclusive, and strong.
Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💚
While we continue to work with the government on solutions, many people remain at great risk and are NOT okay.
👉 You can help: Sign the petition, share this campaign, and watch our PSA: communitylivingontario.ca/waiting-to-b...
Some are waiting for safe housing. Some are waiting for care. Some are homeless and being exploited into crime and human trafficking. This is the result of decades of underfunding.
Some think that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are looked after with supportive housing and services. We need you to know - We're NOT Okay!
Right now, over 53,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario are #WaitingToBelong.
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, Inclusion Symposium recap, upcoming webinars, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4cLJEXW
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📣 Community Living Ontario’s Inspiring Possibilities AGM & Conference 2026 is fast approaching, and we’re now accepting proposals for workshops, presentations, and panels.
🗓 Deadline: April 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
Submit your proposal and review the guidelines: bit.ly/2026-Session-Proposals
👉 You can help: Sign the petition, share this campaign, and watch our PSA: communitylivingontario.ca/waiting-to-b...
Some are waiting for safe housing. Some are waiting for care. Some are homeless and being exploited into crime and human trafficking. This is the result of decades of underfunding.
While we continue to work with the government on solutions, many people remain at great risk and are NOT okay.
Some think that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are looked after with supportive housing and services. We need you to know - We're NOT Okay!
Right now, over 53,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario are #WaitingToBelong.
