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Microboards: Sustaining your Future [webcast]

As a parent or caregiver, you may have asked yourself the difficult question: who will care for my loved one with a disability when I no longer can? A Microboard is one solution that can ensure that people with disabilities are surrounded by those who truly know and care for them, both now and long into the future.  

Join us on September 29, 2025 at 7pm EDT as we explore this innovative concept, and discuss some of the things that families should consider when deciding if a Microboard is the right fit for them.

What’s in it for you:

  • Definition, overview and core values underlying Microboards
  • Steps involved in creating and operating a Microboard
  • First-hand experience from parents engaged in the process
  • Related online resources for further information and inspiration

Panelists:

Karen Bell

Karen is the Executive Director of Microboards Ontario. She has over twenty years’ experience in progressive positions in the developmental services sector, almost all of it at Community Living Toronto. She has an extensive background in communications, government relations, and strategic and operational planning. 

Brendon Pooran

Brendon has been involved with various disability organizations as a member, volunteer, employee or director for most of his life. He created PooranLaw to provide support to this community and to influence disability law and policy throughout Canada.

WGCAI Meet & Greet

The Wagner Green Centre for Access and Inclusion at the Miles Nadal JCC is hosting a Meet and Greet on Thursday September 18 from 3:30-5:00pm.

This free event will be an opportunity to share about our exciting Fall programming, give community members the chance to meet our team, and to connect with old and new friends!

Please register to let us know you are coming by

If you require support to register or have any questions, feel free to email beckyg@mnjcc.org 

See flyer for more details

Decolonizing Disability: A Call to Settler Action [webinar]

Date: Sept 30, 2025 
Time: 1:00-3:00pm 
Where: Virtual (Zoom)

In honour of Truth and Reconciliation, join CILT as we share about our and our community’s decolonization journeys, followed by a panel conversation and­­­ a Q and A on the connections between disability and the legacy of colonialism. 

This webinar is in dedication to the memory of Wanda Whitebird and her generous decolonizing work with CILT and many other communities.  

Featuring Panelists:

Michel Dumont 
Diem Lafortune 

Access: ASL-English interpretation and CART Captioning will be 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.

Access Travel Club: MJ The Musical

ACCESS TRAVEL CLUB IS INVITING YOU TO JOIN THEM TO WATCH MJ THE MUSICAL

ATC wants to join them for the sights and sounds of the new musical featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits and seeing his unique and unparalleled artistry around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

WHEN: Thursday October 30th at 1:30 PM
WHERE: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre: 244 Victoria St, Toronto
Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

Registration Deadline: October 7th, 2025

 Includes a show ticket in the accessible seating area. 

For more details or to reserve your spot, contact us at: www.accesstravelclub.ca

Post-21 Information Session

Post  21 info sessions for those individuals that will be graduating in June 2026.

Let’s Work together to ensure a smooth transition for the individuals we continue to support, into one of our Life & Social Skills Programs.

See flyer for more details

SUNFLOWER DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
1970 ELLESMERE ROAD UNIT. 1
SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO
M1H 2W1

Day Program:  416- 289-2223
WEB: SUNFLOWERRCS.COM

Community Junction and Creative Village Studio Fall Programs

Get your spot before they’re gone!

Registration for the Community Junction and Creative Village Studio Fall Session opens September 15!

This season, we’re excited to offer Music, Yoga, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Cooking, Community Outings, and much more. With a wide variety of programs, there’s truly something for everyone.

Classes begin October 6, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to join!

Below, you’ll find a link to the Fall Brochure along with full registration details.

To learn more, visit our Community Participation Supports website here.

Community Engagement Speaker Series: George Brown College’s College Vocational Program

George Brown College Vocational Program Play video

This month, we are pleased to welcome Jennifer Dewar – Program Coordinator from George Brown College’s College Vocational one-year certificate program. This program is for students who identify mild intellectual disability or neurodiversity as a barrier to being successful in the workplace. The inclusive program will help develop your skills in the areas of communication, teamwork, self-awareness, and self-advocacy, and give students the confidence to achieve their goals.