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CILT @CIL_Toronto

a non-profit centre run by and for people with disabilities. We promote independent living and social and economic equity for people with disabilities

Joined January 2014
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Jin Huh of Social @planningtoronto opens up today's #CityforAll Community Summit, welcoming 80 Indigenous, Black & racialized community leaders here to share their bold vision for a Toronto where everyone can thrive!
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The annual CILT Awards are OPEN for submissions! Check out all the links in this post and consider applying. Sandra Carpenter Award for Artists: tinyurl.com/2yhmrxxr Helen Henderson Literary Award: tinyurl.com/4ybeaer7 Vic Willi Award for Youth: tinyurl.com/4y4j4dc8

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All CILT Awards are accepting submissions until September 1, 2026.
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In February, CILT’s Wendy Porch highlighted key areas in her deputation to the City’s Budget Subcommittee: 1. Lack of accessibility coordination 2. Urgent need for housing supports 3. Accessible transit 4. Disability-specific Poverty Reduction Strategy youtu.be/DllMzQczoSg

CILT@CIL_Toronto
Jun 4
Creating a more accessible and inclusive society takes collective action from governments, organizations, communities, and individuals. What is one change you would like from the government to better address accessibility barriers experienced by people with disabilities? #NAAW
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CILT is recruiting for new board members! Join our dynamic Board of Directors as we continue to empower people with disabilities to live independently and take control of their own lives. Apply by June 25: cilt.ca/join-cilts-board-of-…
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Join us at AccessFest happening TOMORROW at David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W, Toronto from 9am - 9pm. The event is free for all to attend! CILT will be there partaking in the festivities and sharing info about managing your own attendants, putting you in control of your life.
A bright blue banner featuring the AccessFest logo. The logo on the left includes a circular arrow icon in white and yellow. To the right is bold white text that reads "ACCESS FEST". At the top in smaller text it reads “June 6, Toronto, AccessFest.ca”. On the right side, there are orange, pink, and red concentric semi-circles and line work. At the bottom is a white box with black and blue text reading, “Proud to be a Community Champion” with the CILT and Direct Funding logos to the right.

ALT A bright blue banner featuring the AccessFest logo. The logo on the left includes a circular arrow icon in white and yellow. To the right is bold white text that reads "ACCESS FEST". At the top in smaller text it reads “June 6, Toronto, AccessFest.ca”. On the right side, there are orange, pink, and red concentric semi-circles and line work. At the bottom is a white box with black and blue text reading, “Proud to be a Community Champion” with the CILT and Direct Funding logos to the right.

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Creating a more accessible and inclusive society takes collective action from governments, organizations, communities, and individuals. What is one change you would like from the government to better address accessibility barriers experienced by people with disabilities? #NAAW
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It’s National AccessAbility Week! Access is a core principle of Independent Living. It is a necessary step towards dignified equity and inclusion for disabled people. We strive and advocate for embedding accessibility into programs and services from the start. #NAAW
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What is one thing you can commit to this week to improve accessibility at your organization or in your community? #NAAW
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CILT@CIL_Toronto
May 22
CILT and the Direct Funding program is proud to be a Champion of #AccessFest 2026! A first-of-its-kind festival where accessibility isn't an afterthought. Details: FREE June 6, 2026 | 9am–9pm David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W, Toronto Learn more: AccessFest.ca
A bright blue banner featuring the AccessFest logo. The logo on the left includes a circular arrow icon in white and yellow. To the right is bold white text that reads "ACCESS FEST". At the top in smaller text it reads “June 6, Toronto, AccessFest.ca”. On the right side, there are orange, pink, and red concentric semi-circles and line work. At the bottom is a white box with black and blue text reading, “Proud to be a Community Champion" with the Direct Funding and CILT logos to the right.

ALT A bright blue banner featuring the AccessFest logo. The logo on the left includes a circular arrow icon in white and yellow. To the right is bold white text that reads "ACCESS FEST". At the top in smaller text it reads “June 6, Toronto, AccessFest.ca”. On the right side, there are orange, pink, and red concentric semi-circles and line work. At the bottom is a white box with black and blue text reading, “Proud to be a Community Champion" with the Direct Funding and CILT logos to the right.

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CILT is proud to mark Independent Living Across Canada Day! Promoting the human right of people with disabilities in Canada to live with autonomy, inclusion and independence in their communities. 1/2
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At a time of growing erosion of these rights, CILT calls on societal sectors to advance bold progress towards people with disabilities realizing these rights. Last year, CILT marked 40 years of empowering people with disabilities to live independently and control their own lives
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Yesterday, we joined over 35 community sector leaders at "City for All Platform" Partner’s Summit convened by @planningtoronto. We strategized on ways to demand a 'Better Toronto for All' from our city's municipal leaders & this fall’s new city council. #CityForAll #Topoli
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Disabled and Deaf residents are among equity-deserving communities whose needs are elevated in this campaign. From now to the election, we'll engaging your collective voices on campaigns to advance our priorities on matters like Housing, Affordability, Transit & Wellbeing for All
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Still one more day to apply! If you are a Deaf or disabled artist, please consider applying for this paid art commission! #callforartists
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May 5
In case you missed it, CILT is looking for a Deaf/disabled artist that can create a visual piece demonstrating our values. The deadline to apply was extended to Friday, May 15th! All the details on how to apply: cilt.ca/artist-commission-fo…
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Susie has been living independently and painting for more than 26 years thanks to Direct Funding. “If you want to live independently and have the care that you need, I think it’s a wonderful program.” For more information about Direct Funding, check out: tinyurl.com/yc6z3dss
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In case you missed it, CILT is looking for a Deaf/disabled artist that can create a visual piece demonstrating our values. The deadline to apply was extended to Friday, May 15th! All the details on how to apply: cilt.ca/artist-commission-fo…
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Did you miss the callout for a paid art commission? CILT is looking for an artist that can create a canvas envisioning our values! Details in the quoted post.
Graphical information for the paid art commission with "Apply Now" by the Friday, May 8, 2026 deadline.

ALT Graphical information for the paid art commission with "Apply Now" by the Friday, May 8, 2026 deadline.

CILT@CIL_Toronto
Apr 22
Calling all artists! CILT is commissioning a paid work of art that celebrates the values of our new strategic plan guiding CILT and our community into the next chapter. Deadline to apply is May 8th! Full details: tinyurl.com/2fz58dua
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Calling all artists! CILT is commissioning a paid work of art that celebrates the values of our new strategic plan guiding CILT and our community into the next chapter. Deadline to apply is May 8th! Full details: tinyurl.com/2fz58dua

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Deaf/disabled artists with lived experience of disability and other equity‑deserving identities who enjoy creating symbolic, metaphor‑driven visual work are encouraged to apply.
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