GTA Disability Coalition

09/12/2025

Racialized Disabled Writers Workshop

When: Sept 24, 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Over Zoom

Join the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto for an evening of writing with a group of Racialized Disabled writers. Beginners and those curious about writing are welcome! This session will be facilitated by CILT staff with lived experience. Spaces are limited. Please register by Sept 18.

In this workshop participants will be invited to introduce themselves, discuss different kinds of writing and sharing stories, do some writing with prompts, and have the option to share the first drafts that are created during writing time. We will end by reading a poem by a Disabled Racialized writer. This program is only for participants who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour who have Disabilities.

Access: ASL-English interpretation will be available if need is confirmed by September 18th registration deadline. Zoom Auto-Captions will be turned on. Participants are welcome to fidget and take breaks as needed. Please let us know about any other access needs when you register.

To register click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-l9B1jLlQ5WlpEjXXbqe0w

If you have questions about this program or need support with registration, please email cilt@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext 301.

This session will not be recorded. After the session participants will receive a resource document and a copy of the prompts used during the session as well as information about joining our monthly Disabled Writers' Drop-In https://cilt.ca/programs-and-services/peer-support/disabled-writers-drop-in/

09/02/2025

08/22/2025

Get involved and have your say! There are two surveys you can participate in to have your say on policing and apartment policies in Toronto! Both are linked below.

First: The Toronto Police Service Board invites you to have your say on the development of their Strategic Plan for Policing in Toronto!

Learn more and share your input by August 31: https://torontocentreprojects.ca/en/projects/strategic-plan-for-policing-in-toronto

Second: Share your feedback about a maximum indoor temperature requirement for rental units and cooling rooms.

Complete the online form (opens in new window) by September 8, 2025: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/rental-housing-standards/indoor-temperatures-in-apartment-units/

The Toronto Police Service Board invites you to have your say on the development of our Strategic Plan for Policing in Toronto! The Board is committed to providing multiple, varied opportunities for members of the public to share insights, input, ...

08/22/2025

08/22/2025

Read the caption of this post for important information regarding the CDB!

Message from Service Canada:

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) application process opened on June 20, 2025. People whose applications were approved before June 30 started getting their first payments on July 17. Later, a review found a mistake in how the system calculated applicants’ job income and the amount of income that should be exempt. Because of this error, some people who qualified for the benefit may have received either no payment or less money than they should have.

Service Canada is fixing the problem and making arrangements to send out back payments. In the next few days, people who may be affected will get a letter in the mail saying their file will be reviewed. They will get another letter once the review is done. People don’t need to ask for a review—the system will automatically check and recalculate all files that were affected by the error.

To find out more about, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability/canada-disability-benefit/amount.html.

Answer a few questions about your personal circumstances, and find out how much you could receive using the online benefits calculator.

08/18/2025

Ontario has passed new laws that impact so many parts of our lives—including how we keep Councils accountable, how landlords can discriminate against tenants, how social services are under threat. Come together and learn how these laws interact with disabled communities and beyond + learn from experts across fields.

Join us in taking a look at more Ontario laws!—Erin Caton, Norrad Bouzide, and Brad at The Big Power Grab: A Series About How Ontario’s New Laws Impact You, Part 2.

Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025 Time: 6:30 PM
Register (or link in bio): v.gd/TBPG_Part2

Alt: The image is a promotional graphic featuring information about a series titled "The Big Power Grab: A Series About How Ontario’s New Laws Impact You." The background shows a sepia-toned image of Queen's Park in Toronto. Centered below the title, the text indicates that this is "Part 2 - Bills 9, 10, 25." There are three circular portraits on the left side, each accompanied by a name and affiliation: Councillor Erin Caton from Guelph, Norrad Bouzide from the Harm Reduction Advocacy Collective, and Brad Evoy from the Disability Justice Network of Ontario. Contact information at the bottom provides event details: the date, time, and platform. There is a QR code on the lower right side.

08/14/2025

Good news! Indigenous Disability Canada/B.C Aboriginal Network on Disability Society has launched National Indigenous Navigation Services, a new program to assist persons with disabilities in navigating and accessing disability-related benefits. This service is FREE, and they can support you through the application process. Visit their website for all the details:
https://www.bcands.bc.ca/idc-bcands-national-disability-tax-credit-dtc-navigation-program/

08/14/2025