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.
Thank you for supporting our Light the Way for Families campaign on Giving Tuesday. 💙 Your generosity helps families across Ontario access the Family Leadership Series.
Donate $150 or more by December 31 for a chance to win AGO or ROM passes.
Give today: communitylivingontario.ca/do...
Donate $150 or more by December 31 for a chance to win AGO or ROM passes.
Give today: communitylivingontario.ca/do...
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thank you for supporting our Light the Way for Families campaign on Giving Tuesday. 💙 Your generosity helps families across Ontario access the Family Leadership Series.
Donate $150 or more by December 31 for a chance to win AGO or ROM passes.
Give today: communitylivingontario.ca/do...
Donate $150 or more by December 31 for a chance to win AGO or ROM passes.
Give today: communitylivingontario.ca/do...
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, CLO Council President and CEO on CTV, Save the Date for our 2026 Conference, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4pQZfbW
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, CLO Council President and CEO on CTV, Save the Date for our 2026 Conference, and more! Read the full edition: bit.ly/4pQZfbW
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...
December 5, 2025 at 3:33 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...
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
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 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
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.💙 Every person deserves belonging and every family deserves support. Our Light the Way for Families campaign helps families across Ontario have the guidance, community, and advocacy. Learn more & donate: 🔗 communitylivingontario.ca/donate/
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.💙 Every person deserves belonging and every family deserves support. Our Light the Way for Families campaign helps families across Ontario have the guidance, community, and advocacy. Learn more & donate: 🔗 communitylivingontario.ca/donate/
Help Families Like Heather's This Giving Tuesday✨
"Family Leadership Series gave us the confidence to speak up, advocate, and believe in what’s possible for our daughter," explains Heather, a grateful participant of CLO's Family Leadership Series.
Donate Today communitylivingontario.ca/donate/
"Family Leadership Series gave us the confidence to speak up, advocate, and believe in what’s possible for our daughter," explains Heather, a grateful participant of CLO's Family Leadership Series.
Donate Today communitylivingontario.ca/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Help Families Like Heather's This Giving Tuesday✨
"Family Leadership Series gave us the confidence to speak up, advocate, and believe in what’s possible for our daughter," explains Heather, a grateful participant of CLO's Family Leadership Series.
Donate Today communitylivingontario.ca/donate/
"Family Leadership Series gave us the confidence to speak up, advocate, and believe in what’s possible for our daughter," explains Heather, a grateful participant of CLO's Family Leadership Series.
Donate Today communitylivingontario.ca/donate/
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...
December 1, 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...
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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