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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 community 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.

We are only a few weeks away from election day for Toronto’s 2026 city election! We have created some factsheets to help...
10/09/2026

We are only a few weeks away from election day for Toronto’s 2026 city election! We have created some factsheets to help with engaging with local candidates on our election resources page!

Check it out here: https://gtadc.ca/city-of-toronto-election-2026/

We are only a few weeks away from election day for Toronto’s 2026 city election! We have compiled some resources to help...
10/05/2026

We are only a few weeks away from election day for Toronto’s 2026 city election! We have compiled some resources to help with voting and engaging with local candidates on our election resources page!

Check it out here: https://gtadc.ca/city-of-toronto-election-2026/

10/05/2026

Do you have questions about ODSP and MyBenefits? Join us on Wednesday, October 21, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a workshop with a guest speaker from the Ontario Disability Support Program.

We will go over how to use MyBenefits and answer the most common questions about ODSP. Bring your questions!

Join us in person at the Deaf Services Canada office or online on Zoom. [Register today: [email protected]

There are still spots left for Social Planning Toronto's virtual City For All Community Launch on Thursday September 24 ...
09/22/2026

There are still spots left for Social Planning Toronto's virtual City For All Community Launch on Thursday September 24 at 6:30PM!

This launch is for community leaders and residents who helped shape the City for All platform or want to learn more. The platform provides specific, implementable policy solutions supported by strong research, evidence, and community support.

GTADC is a City For All partner and will also be in attendance!

Details and registration here:

City for All Community Launch August 28, 2026 Join us on September 24th at 6:30 PM for the 2026 City for All Community Launch! A coalition of community-based organizations have come together to draft a platform to address the most urgent crises affecting our city. The platform provides specific, imp...

Have Your Say in Toronto’s 2026 Election Voice your Vote through Mail-in Voting! Registration for Mail-In Voting began T...
09/02/2026

Have Your Say in Toronto’s 2026 Election Voice your Vote through Mail-in Voting!

Registration for Mail-In Voting began Tuesday September 1st and closes on Thursday September 24th.

The City of Toronto is holding an election on Monday, October 26, 2026. This is an opportunity to vote for our Mayor, your local Councillor, and School Board Trustee. For many disabled Torontonians, mail-in voting can provide an accessible option to voice our vote to ensure our community’s priority issues are represented: accessible and deeply affordable housing, disability poverty reduction, accessible and affordable transit, to name a few.

If you’d like to vote by mail, you must register first. Registration for mail-in voting runs from Tuesday September 1st until Thursday September 24th and mail in ballots must be received by October 14 at noon.

Please visit the City of Toronto’s mail in voting site to learn more: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/voter-information/mail-in-voting/

If you require assistance, you can email [email protected], call 311 or 711 on your relay service device.

To find your ward, please visit the City’s ward profiles page to search by address: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/data-research-maps/neighbourhoods-communities/ward-profiles/

For a list of nominated candidates, please visit Toronto's list of certified candidates. You can filter by ward and some candidates have provided their own contact info or website where you can learn about their platforms. https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/candidate-list/

On October 26, Toronto will elect a new City Council, and the decisions made over the next four years will shape the fut...
08/18/2026

On October 26, Toronto will elect a new City Council, and the decisions made over the next four years will shape the future of the TTC for years to come.

TTCriders.ca has created a survey to hear directly from the people who use transit about what is working, what isn't, and what changes should be prioritized.

Your responses will help TTCriders identify the issues that matter most to riders, strengthen their advocacy, and hold candidates accountable during the municipal election campaign.

Fill out the survey here:

One week away! Register now!
08/13/2026

One week away! Register now!

Centre for Independent Living in Toronto - CILT Inc. and GTA Disability Coalition Present

Have Your Say: Shape Disability Inclusion in City of Toronto’s 2026 Election

When: Thursday August 20, 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Where: Online (Zoom)

Featuring presentations by:
Social Planning Toronto, TTCriders, and Toronto Elections

By bringing together partners who are engaged in the City of Toronto’s 2026 election, our event will provide a non-partisan platform for disability community members, allies, and organizations to participate in the City of Toronto 2026 election through an intersectional disability and accessibility lens.

This event will review the city election process including accessible voting options, how to find local candidates, and issues that matter most to cross-disability communities during this election cycle. Attendees will engage in discussions about speaking points and questions for candidates as well as share ideas about how to utilize the City for All platform.

This is a registered event and spaces are limited. Please sign up using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ao2xB-OhR725o7yKq_LMww

Access: ASL-English interpretation, CART and a live notetaker will be available. There will be designated support during the event and follow up resources will be provided in accessible formats.

If you require assistance signing up, please contact Robin Simmons at [email protected]

For more info about our work, please visit GTADC.ca and CILT.ca.

Centre for Independent Living in Toronto - CILT Inc. and GTA Disability Coalition Present Have Your Say: Shape Disabilit...
08/04/2026

Centre for Independent Living in Toronto - CILT Inc. and GTA Disability Coalition Present

Have Your Say: Shape Disability Inclusion in City of Toronto’s 2026 Election

When: Thursday August 20, 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Where: Online (Zoom)

Featuring presentations by:
Social Planning Toronto, TTCriders, and Toronto Elections

By bringing together partners who are engaged in the City of Toronto’s 2026 election, our event will provide a non-partisan platform for disability community members, allies, and organizations to participate in the City of Toronto 2026 election through an intersectional disability and accessibility lens.

This event will review the city election process including accessible voting options, how to find local candidates, and issues that matter most to cross-disability communities during this election cycle. Attendees will engage in discussions about speaking points and questions for candidates as well as share ideas about how to utilize the City for All platform.

This is a registered event and spaces are limited. Please sign up using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ao2xB-OhR725o7yKq_LMww

Access: ASL-English interpretation, CART and a live notetaker will be available. There will be designated support during the event and follow up resources will be provided in accessible formats.

If you require assistance signing up, please contact Robin Simmons at [email protected]

For more info about our work, please visit GTADC.ca and CILT.ca.

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