Category Archives: Advocacy

Webinar Navigating Special Education in Ontario on February 20

Special education policies can be complex, but understanding them is crucial for students and caregivers. That’s why Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw Professional Corporation have created a comprehensive guide to help break it all down.
From Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC), student rights, school exclusions, and more—this resource brings key legislation and policies into one accessible place.
📖 Explore the guide here: https://specialeducationguide.communitylivingontario.ca/
💡 Want to learn more? Join author Jenna Bontorin for an insightful webinar.
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/NSEO-Feb-20-2025

In honor of Black History Month, Valoris celebrates the extraordinary contributions of the Black community throughout history. 🙌🏽 🌍

This year, the federal government is focusing on solidarity in its campaign. We invite you to download this drawing, take some time to create it with your children or friends, and share your artwork by posting it in the comments below. Let your creativity shine!

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/pch/images/campaigns/black-history-month/2025/Multi2025-BHM-ColourablePoster-Fr.pdf

🤎February is Black History Month

This month, we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Canada—especially in shaping a more equitable healthcare system. From breaking barriers to pioneering advancements, Black Canadians have played a vital role in fostering accessible, inclusive care for all.

We honour their impact and continue to advocate for a healthcare future where everyone receives the support they deserve.

Want to learn how to seek support as an advocate and discover skills to build resilience?

Join March Of Dimes Canada’s Disability Advocacy Network (DAN) for their Support and Resilience workshop on January 28th, at 1:30 PM ET! https://bit.ly/4frFSS9
You will work together to learn how to establish clear boundaries to meet your advocacy goals, working as a team with those around you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to achieve your advocacy goals through greater knowledge and stronger community!

🎉Help Independent Living Canada / Vie autonome Canada Make Festivals and Events Accessible to All! 🎉

They want to hear from YOU! 🗣️
Are you passionate about creating more accessible festivals and events in Canada? Take our Quick Survey and share your experiences, insights, and ideas.
Your feedback will help shape recommendations for Canadian festival and event accessibility standards and influence future policies for Accessibility Standards Canada.
💡 It only takes 2–3 minutes to complete!
🌐 Fill out the survey here: https://www.ilc-vac.ca/festivalaccess-quicksurvey
📅 Survey closes on January 31, 2025.
For questions, contact Lisa, our Research Study Coordinator, at festivals@ilc-vac.ca.
Let’s work together to ensure everyone can enjoy festivals and events equally! 🙌

Discover how to create a more inclusive workplace with CCRW’s Disability Confidence Toolkit!

Sign up for:
Leveraging the Disability Confidence Toolkit
Maria Karimi from CCRW
Thursday, January 23, 10 AM – 11 AM, Virtual
In this engaging one-hour online session, you’ll explore practical strategies to confidently hire, accommodate, and support employees with disabilities. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with actionable tools to foster a culture of accessibility and inclusion, empowering your organization to thrive through diversity.
Learn more and sign up for free: https://volunteerottawa.ca/product/leveraging-disability-toolkit/