GTA Disability Coalition

07/16/2025

🔥 Boiling Point: Tenants Take on Extreme Heat! 🔥

Tenants across Ontario are reaching a BOILING POINT.

As heatwaves get longer and more dangerous, thousands of tenants are being forced to suffer through sweltering apartments without A/C, all while landlords dodge responsibility — and the provincial government stands by and does nothing.

That’s why Ontario ACORN is bringing tenants together for a virtual meeting to expose the heat crisis in rental housing and demand action.

📅 Date: Wednesday July 23rd
🕕 Time: 6:30-8:00PM
📍 Location: Online - Register here: bit.ly/BoilingPoint23

Join us to:

🔥 Hear from ACORN members organizing across Ontario —From Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, London & Peel
🎤 Get insights from MPP Catherine McKenney (NDP Shadow Housing Minister) and other guest speakers
💥 Learn about ACORN’s province-wide campaign to win heat protection laws for tenants
📢 Find out how YOU can take action and pressure the provincial government to act now!

Whether you’re sweating through the heat or want to fight for those who are — this meeting is for you.

👉 RSVP now and invite your neighbours. It’s time to turn up the pressure.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AvPyppmsM/

07/16/2025

Have you signed up for CILT's Consumer Summer Social yet?

Join us for a day of crafts, connection and light refreshments on Thursday July 23rd from St. Matthew's Clubhouse!

Register NOW: https://cilt.ca/event/consumer-summer-social/

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Additional event info:

This event will allow CILT consumers to connect with us and each other in-person in a fun and safe manner! We will also be sharing the results of our consumer survey.

When: Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time

Where: St Matthew’s Clubhouse (450 Broadview Ave, Toronto, North of Gerrard)

COVID Safety: This will be an indoor/outdoor event. We ask that you wear a mask when indoors if you’re able. We will have windows and doors open and will have masks and air filters on the premises.

Access Supports: ASL-English interpretation and attendant services provided. If you need assistance with registering or additional information, please contact Robin Simmons by e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293.

07/16/2025

Join us at ARCH for our next Respecting Rights Coffee & Advocacy Meeting! ☕🎨
📅 Friday, July 25 at 1:00 PM
📍ARCH’s Office (Downtown Toronto)

We’re celebrating Disability Pride Month and talking about our right to make our own decisions 💪

There will be fun games, art activities, and role plays to help us learn and share together!

This event is for self-advocates who identify with having an intellectual or developmental disability and live in Toronto. Support persons are welcome if attending with someone.

To register, email Jessica at jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca

07/14/2025

07/14/2025

Apply to be a part of Centre for Independent Living in Toronto - CILT Inc.'s Board of Director!

Deadline July 31st!

Join CILT’s Board of Directors: Seeking Committed Individuals to Champion Independent Living Principles for People with Disabilities Published: July 11, 2025We invite committed and enthusiastic individuals to join the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto’s (CILT) dynamic Board of Directors a...

07/10/2025

🎉 Carnival Without Limits by MasAbilities 🌟
Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate at Carnival Without Limits — a vibrant, disability-inclusive MAS dance experience that honours Afro-Caribbean culture, identity, and inclusion.
💃🏽 Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just love to vibe to the rhythm, this event is for YOU. Come as you are — all skill levels welcome! Bring your rags, flags, and joyful spirit for an unforgettable afternoon of music, movement, and community.
🗓 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕛 12–2 PM | Gender Inclusive Session
📍 TAIBU Community Health Centre, Unit 1, 27 Tapscott Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 4Y7
🎟️ Tickets on sale now → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/masabilities-tickets-1416467094209

07/10/2025

Do you love what we do, pals? Well, there is still time to take your shot to join our Board of Directors! We're particularly looking for someone who can strengthen our fundraising/grant-making work (so we can keep the lights on and do the stuff we need to do!)

Check our our post on the djno blog, link in bio or www.djno.ca/post/join-the-djno-board-of-directors

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07/10/2025

Join a free, live online information session to learn more about ARCH Disability Law Centre and the legal services they provide to people with disabilities across Ontario.

Date: Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 11:45 am EST
Location: Online (a zoom link will be provided upon registration)

ASL interpretation and automated captioning will be provided.

Register here:

Join us for a free, live online information session to learn more about ARCH Disability Law Centre and the legal services we provide to people with disabilities across Ontario.This session will be recorded and is open to people with disabilities, family members, service providers, community organiza...

07/09/2025

Signal boosting this fantastic event from .lampkinspeaks check out .withoutlimits:

"We are back for a second year celebrating a Disability inclusive and accessible MAS dance experience that celebrates Afro-Caribbean culture, identity and inclusion. Founded by Marty Lampkin (she/her) of .lampkinspeaks in partnership with Monique Pitt (she/her) of this event is designed for Disabled individuals and their caregivers.

Our Mission at Masabilities is to create an inclusive Carnival Dance to address the needs of the Disabled African, Caribbean, Black Community. Masabilities focuses on addressing ableism currently in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade that results in exclusion, isolation and segregation for Disabled African, Caribbean, Black community members and their caregivers.

Come and Dance to lively music, enjoy energetic moves, and be part of a supportive community. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your rag and flags!

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
⏰ 12-2pm: Gender inclusive
📍 TAIBU - Unit 1, 27 Tapscott Rd Scarborough, ON M1B 4Y7.

* Tickets are on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/masabilities-tickets-1416467094209"

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07/09/2025

LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

Photographers! This one's for you:

The Disability Collective invites d/Deaf and disabled photographers living in Ontario to submit work to be exhibited as part of 20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario, a temporary exhibition at Daniels Spectrum from October 9-26, 2025.

20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario is a photography exhibition showcasing the shortcomings of the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and the longstanding impacts on the d/Deaf and disabled community in Ontario, marking the 20th anniversary of its enactment. This exhibit will highlight barriers that the d/Deaf and disabled community face in accessing public spaces, and showcase how to remove these barriers and make spaces more accessible for everyone in our community.

Examples of photography subjects could include: lack of accessible signage, lack of accessible pathways, d/Deaf and/or disabled folks trying to access environments that are not made accessible for them, etc.

For exhibition details, artist fees, and the submission form, please visit: thedisabilitycollective.com/submissions.

If you require access accommodations, please email team@thedisabilitycollective.com.

Thank you for considering participation in 20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario.

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