Podcast
Community Chats
Hosted by Community Living Toronto · EN
Welcome to "Community Chats," bringing you stories and insights from the heart of Community Living Toronto. From frontline champions, advocates, and volunteers to the people we support, their families and friends, together we explore the different experiences, celebrate success stories, share memorable moments, discuss pressing challenges and new developments in the sector.
New Episodes will be available on 15th and 30th of each month on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.
Host: Community Living Toronto - Instagram (@cltoronto), Facebook (@CLToronto), Twitter (@CLToronto), LinkedIn (@CLToronto)
Learn more about Community Living Toronto at https://cltoronto.ca/
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The Lasting Impact of Public Service
Dec 1500:31:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Community Chats podcast, John Tory, Chair of Community Living Toronto's Patron's Council, joins us to reflect on his journey of leadership, service, and connection to the developmental services sector. He shares the personal influences that shaped his decades-long commitment to public service, the importance of volunteering, and the role of organizations like Community Living Toronto in supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Together, we look back on caregiving during Covid, celebrate the progress made, and explore his vision for an inclusive Ontario. Tune into this conversation with John Tory and Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto as they talk about lessons learned from leadership and the lasting impact of community service.
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Nov 15Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Community Chats podcast, Aida Abd El Nor, Director, High Care Association, Egypt and Alexandria Self Advocacy Group shares her journey of advocating for people with intellectual disabilities and building inclusive support networks locally and beyond. She reflects on the self-advocacy movement in Egypt, the challenges and opportunities in the community, and the vital need for resources. Aida also highlights how local leadership and collaboration are driving change, the importance of self advocacy groups in creating spaces where people feel seen and heard, and the partnership with Community Living Toronto and our CLTO Influencers.
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