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Community Living Ontario Provincial org promoting citizenship, belonging, & equality of people with an intellectual disability

10/26/2026

Join us for Canadian Down Syndrome Week this October 25th - 31st! There are many ways to get involved and show your support:

- Raise awareness in your community
- Educate other about Down syndrome
- Support a self-advocate-owned business
- Make a donation to CDSS
- Start conversations with your mismatched socks
- Host your own mini fundraising event!

Learn more at https://cdss.ca/canadian-down-syndrome-week/

The labour disputes have ended, but the experiences of people whose homes were affected by picketing deserve to be heard...
10/26/2026

The labour disputes have ended, but the experiences of people whose homes were affected by picketing deserve to be heard.

For months, people with developmental disabilities in Ontario experienced prolonged noise, disruptions to their daily routines and distress outside the very places they call home.

Community Living Ontario's Council, made up of 12 self-advocates with intellectual disabilities, has been speaking directly with people affected by the picketing to bring their experiences to light.

The strikes may be over, but that doesn't mean these experiences should be forgotten.

Everyone deserves dignity, safety and peace in their own home.

10/23/2026

40 years ago today, the Supreme Court of Canada made a groundbreaking ruling that stopped people from forcing adults with intellectual disabilities to be sterilized.

The court matter is known as the “Eve” case.

A mother on Prince Edward Island went to court to get permission to have her 24-year-old daughter, "Eve," sterilized. Eve had an intellectual disability. The mother was worried that Eve might get pregnant and that she would not be able to care for a baby. The Supreme Court of Canada ultimately ruled that the answer was no. That unless a medical operation is necessary to save a person's life or treat a serious illness, no one else—not even a parent or a judge—has the right to take away a person's ability to have children without their consent.

The unanimous ruling proved that people with intellectual disabilities have the exact same right to control their own bodies as everyone else.

It was a massive victory for self advocates and disability rights groups.

We thank Dulcie McCallum for sharing her reflections with us on this case. Dulcie is a prominent human rights lawyer, author, and fierce advocate for the equality and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. McCallum served as Ombudsperson for the Province of British Columbia, Special Advisor to Canada's Delegation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and former Information and Privacy Commissioner for Nova Scotia.

Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/4UWUMCw

Through Community Living Ontario’s Student Links initiative, Alyssa, a secondary school student from Kingston, had the o...
10/22/2026

Through Community Living Ontario’s Student Links initiative, Alyssa, a secondary school student from Kingston, had the opportunity to tour Planet Fitness and learn what it’s like to work in the health and fitness industry.

From exploring the facility to learning about teamwork, customer service and daily operations, the visit gave Alyssa a closer look at a potential career path.

A big thank you to Planet Fitness General Manager Tina Bloodworth for making this experience possible!

Student Links helps young people aged 14–21 with intellectual disabilities explore their interests, build community connections and discover possibilities for life after high school.

Learn more about Student Links: https://communitylivingontario.ca/what-we-do/student-links/

How would you feel if picketers gathered outside your home for more than six hours a day? For many people with developme...
10/22/2026

How would you feel if picketers gathered outside your home for more than six hours a day? For many people with developmental disabilities in Ontario, this was their reality throughout the summer of 2026.

Picketing outside group homes caused fear, anxiety and distress, and in some cases, delayed access to essential medical care.

The people living in these homes are not the picketers’ employers.

The right to protest for fair wages and better working conditions matters. So does the right to feel safe at home.

Everyone deserves a home where dignity, safety and peace are upheld. That is why Community Living Ontario’s Council, made up of 12 self-advocates, is bringing attention to these experiences.


Comment vous sentiriez-vous si des piquets de grève se rassemblaient devant votre domicile pendant plus de six heures par jour?
Pour de nombreuses personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle en Ontario, c’était leur réalité durant l’été 2026.

Les piquets de grève devant les foyers de group ont engendré peur, anxiété et détresse, et ont parfois retardé l’accès à des soins médicaux essentiels.

Les gens qui vivent dans ces foyers ne sont pas les employeurs des piquets de grève.

Le droit de manifester pour des salaires équitables et de meilleures conditions de travail est fondamental. Le droit de se sentir en sécurité chez soi l’est tout autant.

Chacun mérite un foyer où la dignité, la sécurité et la paix sont respectées. C'est pourquoi le Conseil d’Intégration communautaire Ontario, composé de 12 auto-défenseurs, attire l'attention sur ces expériences.

30 Stories for 30 Years of Council: Brad Campbell’s Story My name is Brad Campbell and I am from Norfolk County, Ontario...
10/21/2026

30 Stories for 30 Years of Council: Brad Campbell’s Story

My name is Brad Campbell and I am from Norfolk County, Ontario. I was on Council for four years, from 2015 to 2019. I wanted to be on Council because I thought I could do it and contribute.

I have always had a passion for self-advocacy because I wanted to help my fellow people supported. I have done a lot over the years, but there was nothing cooler than being on Council. It felt great to be able to help on a provincial level.

I was also able to make friends with a great group of people who were great at self-advocacy. They helped me look at issues from other perspectives. I will always think highly of my time on Council.

Looking for ways to reduce energy and maintenance costs while improving facility efficiency?Join Community Living Ontari...
10/19/2026

Looking for ways to reduce energy and maintenance costs while improving facility efficiency?

Join Community Living Ontario and EcoBright Energy Inc. on October 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET for a webinar exploring practical, cost-saving solutions for your organization.

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how these strategies can be applied to their organizations.

🔗 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MMoFZteySLeJbgBYFx59vw #/registration

In 2020, Sephora Canada and DSV Solutions teamed up with Inclusion Canada to launch the All Abilities Program, a project...
10/19/2026

In 2020, Sephora Canada and DSV Solutions teamed up with Inclusion Canada to launch the All Abilities Program, a project designed to give people with disabilities equitable access to job opportunities.

Nathan, employed by DSV, which supports Sephora's distribution, works in the receiving area and loves his job. Earning a paycheck has allowed him to support his family, giving him a sense of pride and purpose. “A lot of people told me I couldn’t do this,” Nathan reflects. “But I’ve proven them wrong. It’s important to never give up on yourself.”

Read full article here: https://readywillingable.ca/a-new-way-to-work-how-sephora-and-dsv-are-making-jobs-more-inclusive/

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