GTA Disability Coalition

GTA Disability Coalition Advancing equity, rights and full inclusion of disabled and Deaf people across the GTA.

The GTA Disability Coalition advances the equity, rights and full inclusion of disabled and Deaf people in the GTA by addressing disability income insecurity and poverty, inaccessible and unaffordable housing, TTC inaccessibility and unaffordability. How we came to be: Founded in 2018, the GTA Disability Coalition was developed by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and disability communi

ty partners as a vehicle to mobilize a cross-disability response to issues of major concern to Deaf and disabled people in Toronto. Primarily focusing on influencing municipal level issues and policy change, the Coalition brings together a diverse membership of Deaf and disabled organizational partners.

06/26/2025
06/26/2025

Happy Pride to all 2SLGBTQ+ consumers and staff at CILT!

At the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT), we recognize equity, dignity, and self-determination as foundational Independent Living principles that empower people with disabilities to take control of their own lives. Our commitment to serving 2SLGBTQ+ and other equity-deserving populations is rooted in the understanding that independence and disability justice cannot be achieved without addressing the intersecting forms of oppression that many individuals face.

We would like to take this opportunity to emphasize and welcome the intersections and overlaps between the principles of independent living, disability justice, and 2SLGBTQ+ rights.

These movements fight against the stigma for existing as our whole selves, whether that be gender, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, without needing to be “fixed” or “cured”.

They fight for our rights to make decisions about our own bodies, whether that is access to gender affirming care or living independently and managing our own services.

And most importantly they fight against barriers and discrimination to accessible and affordable housing, nutritious food, clean water, safe air, gainful employment, meaningful experiences in life and the decision to have a family.

To learn more, visit our 2SLGBTQ+ Resources page: https://cilt.ca/cilts-2slgbtq-resources-and-pride-message-2023/

If you have other intersections or overlaps between independent living, disability justice and 2SLGBTQ+ rights, please e-mail [email protected] and we will consider including them on our resources page.

06/23/2025
The City of Toronto is seeking individuals who have lived experience with poverty to join the third cohort of the Lived ...
06/19/2025

The City of Toronto is seeking individuals who have lived experience with poverty to join the third cohort of the Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG).

The Poverty Reduction Strategy’s Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) uses their personal lived experience with the realities, conditions and impacts of living with poverty to inform the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of the City’s Poverty Reduction Strategy.

Apply now to join the third cohort of the Lived Experience Advisory Group. Applications close August 8 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply now to join the third cohort of the Lived Experience Advisory Group. Applications close August 8 at 11:59 p.m. . Apply Now The City of Toronto is seeking individuals who have lived experience with poverty to join the third cohort of the Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG). If you would pref...

Disability Without Poverty is seeking proposals for their virtual research symposium on the impacts of disability povert...
06/19/2025

Disability Without Poverty is seeking proposals for their virtual research symposium on the impacts of disability poverty on disabled people in Canada.

All proposals must be submitted by August 1, 2025. For inquiries and submissions, contact: [email protected]

Have an initiative you want to share? We want to hear from you!

DWP is now accepting abstract and presentation submissions to be featured at our research symposium, happening online in December.

See how you can get involved: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/en/disability-poverty-canada-learning-today-make-tomorrow-better

The Disability Collective is thrilled to present CRIPtonite, a Deaf and disability-led drag and burlesque show! CRIPtoni...
06/17/2025

The Disability Collective is thrilled to present CRIPtonite, a Deaf and disability-led drag and burlesque show! CRIPtonite brings together a variety of talented performers to celebrate the intersectionality of q***r and disabled identities! We’re challenging barriers and showcasing the incredible artistry in our community. Expect a night of fierce creativity, radical accessibility, and unapologetic self-expression.

Join in-person at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre or online via livestream on Wednesday, June 25th at 8 PM for a line up of bold and boundary-pushing acts.

Tickets are available at: https://www.showpass.com/criptonite/

ACCESS MEASURES:

ASL interpretation will be provided
Audio Description will be available. Sighted guides will be available to meet and guide community members as needed
Open captions will be available
A livestream option will be available featuring all of the same access measures
This will be a Relaxed Environment. Folks will be welcome to make noise, move around and come and go as they need and we will have fidget toys, ear plugs, and other access tools available at our access table
Masks are required for all attendees, artists, volunteers, and staff. Exemptions can be made for medical and access reasons
A Venue Guide and Access Guide will be available on our website closer to the event

[Image Description: A digital neon-themed promotional poster for "CRIPtonite," a drag and burlesque variety show presented by The Disability Collective. The graphic is split in half by three white and pink lines. On the left side,"CRIPtonite" is displayed in large, glowing pink and blue text against a dark background, framed by a neon pink and white triangle. The subtitle "A Drag & Burlesque Variety Show" appears in small white capital letters beneath the title. Event details are highlighted in bold text: "Buddies in Bad Times Theatre" in white capital letters on a pink rectangular background, followed by "Wednesday, June 25th @ 8:00 PM" in blue capital letters. The right side reads "The Disability Collective" in white font surrounded by a thin white box, "Pay What You Can Tickets", accessibility icons including masks required, audio description (AD), live streaming, open captioning (OC), and ASL interpretation. At the bottom, the graphic reads "www.thedisabilitycollective.com" in white font with the Toronto Arts Council and TD logos to the right]

06/16/2025
06/16/2025

Accessible transportation isn’t a luxury—it’s a right.

Join us on Friday, June 27th at 2:00pm to hear what Respecting Rights and ARCH has been working on and hear from a disability rights lawyer sharing stories and legal insights on barriers in transportation and how communities can push for change!

This quarterly Respecting Rights meeting is your chance to learn, ask questions, and stay informed.

Email [email protected] to save your spot.

06/16/2025

Persons with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 64 will be able to apply for the new Canada Disability Benefit as of June 20, 2025.

Service Canada En invitation letters for those who may be eligible will be issued shortly. If you do not receive a letter, you can still apply. 📬

Learn more about the benefit here ➡️ https://ow.ly/NuTj50W90ZZ

Image description: Applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit open June 20, 2025.

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