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Community Living Ontario is a non-profit provincial association. For over 65 years, we have worked with people who have an intellectual disability, their families and our 100+ members. We proudly collaborate with them and our national and international counterparts to ensure that people who have an intellectual disability live in a state of dignity and share in all elements of living in the community.

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Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report 3 Buildings and structures in communities across the province were illuminated in blue and green as part of the fourth annual Shine a Light on Community Living campaign. This year, the nighttime awareness event saw the lighting of the CN Tower. This was only one of the many events that took place in support of Community Living Month. Cities across Ontario were a little brighter on May 3rd , 2019. CONTENTS 04 14 06 07 08 15 16 17 10 18 12 About Us Our Impact By the Numbers Opening Remarks Applying Strategies Our Initiatives at a Glance Key Achievements Progress Report Financial Summary Statement of Financial Position Statement of Operations Acknowledgements and Awards 2 Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report
5Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario is a family-based association assisting people who have an intellectual disability and their families to lead the way in advancing inclusion in their own lives and in their communities. As a province-wide confederation, rooted in a strong network of individuals, families, friends, member organizations and community partners, it will be guided by, adhere to and strive to achieve its goal and vision in all its actions. Community Living Ontario envisions a society where people who have an intellectual disability belong,have equal rights, respect and acceptance, a sense of self-worth and opportunities for growth. The gifts, uniqueness and innate value of each individual are celebrated, supported and acknowledged as essential to the completeness of the whole community. OUR VISIONOUR MISSIONWe proudly support and advocate on behalf of more than 12,000 members across the province from 105 local associations. We are an active member of the Canadian Association for Community Living and equivalent provincial and territorial associations. We also play a key role with Inclusion International. Community Living Ontario is a non-profit provincial association that has been representing people who have an intellectual disability and their families for over 65 years. WE WORK with organizations, people and their families to advance inclusion in their lives and in their communities. WE PROVIDE expertise and resources to decision-makers, educators, members, families and self-advocates. WE PROMOTE positive change through public policy and advocacy. WE NURTURE community leadership, capacity and innovation. WE CREATE public awareness and networking opportunities. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report4 Ontario Youth leaders celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Re:Action4Inclusion movement during the Youth Leadership Summit that took place on March 29 and 30, 2019, in King City, Ontario.
Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report6 7 12,000+ members representing 105 associations located across Ontario. Our online presence reaches over 18,000people every month. Our youth initiatives reach an estimated 600 people and 186 schools and youth focused organizations every year. We support 250+families annually across Ontario. Approximately 450delegates at our conference annually. 225students matched with mentors annually. Found employment for over 330people who have an intellectual disability and have engaged 550employers since 2014. OUR IMPACT By reading this annual report, we hope you will get a sense of the incredible work that Council, Board, staff, committees and membership have done this past year, in support of the Community Living movement, our mission and our strategic priorities. Community Living Ontario is the provincial expression of a world-wide movement which exists in all provinces and territories, as well as over 170 countries around the world. In Ontario, we are unique in our collaboration with people who have an intellectual disability, their families and allies, and the local member associations which provide supports. Amongst these key stakeholders, there is an array of perspectives on diverse issues. We believe that debate is healthy and from it, good things happen. One thing is for sure: we all believe in the inherent value of people and the merit of having a shared set of values and principles. This past year saw a deterioration in the relationship we had with government. There was a marked lack of engagement, collaboration and outreach from the province. Despite this, our work and the work of everyone connected with us, continued, as it has since 1953. And now, we are encouraged to see signs of the government once again engaging with us. We are hopeful that we can move forward with them on the many critical issues confronting people. Working with the government is only a piece of the puzzle. As you will see throughout this report, we continue to engage on many fronts with people, families, local associations and many other partners, always ensuring that our efforts are connected to our strategic priorities. Whether it is by promoting established and proven initiatives or supporting budding opportunities such as new funding from Heritage Canada to develop a curriculum that addresses the negative impacts of institutionalization and institutional practices (past and present), our goal is for people who have an intellectual disability to live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively. Thank you for supporting the role Community Living Ontario plays. Thank you for standing with us as we advocate, collaborate, develop and facilitate. We are honoured to work with each of you towards greater awareness, respect and genuine inclusion for the citizens of Ontario whom we know, have incredible abilities and gifts to share. Sincerely, Chris Beesley Chief Executive Officer, Community Living Ontario Jim McNamara President, Community Living Ontario BY THE NUMBERS OPENING REMARKS
Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report8 9 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2017-2022 Strengthening voices, engagement and influence of people and families RE:Action4Inclusion Inclusive Design Research CentreMichael’s engagement with the Re:Action4Inclusion movement gave him a greater sense of self. It empowered him to have confidence and to use his experiences to advocate for others. Since his initial involvement in 2009, Michael has mentored dozens of youth to find confidence in their own ability to speak up and influence change. Michael always had a voice, but over the last decade he has strengthen it to influence and inform change. He became a member of Community Living Ontario’s Board of Directors and authored a book: Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book. Michael even donates a portion of his book sales back to us. The Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University hosted a co-design session with Community Living Ontario, New Visions Toronto, Montage Support Services, Community Living Toronto, Community Living Essex County, Rygiel Supports for Community Living in Hamilton and Community Living London. Our members shared real-life examples, stories and personal experiences on how they navigate within their communities. The research centre is working with Sidewalk Labs on the development of a “smart district”, called Quayside, along Toronto’s eastern waterfront. We are grateful members were part of the discussion that could lead to more inclusive and accessible neighbourhoods. Harness and share knowledge to drive progress and innovation so that people across Ontario live good lives 1 2 3 4 Social Enterprise 65th Annual General Meeting and Conference Approximately 450 delegates came together in Richmond Hill for the 65th annual General Meeting and Conference. The theme was Barn raising: Coming together to achieve community goals. It welcomed keynote speaker Doug Griffiths, the community therapist and guest speaker Luca “Lazylegs” Patuelli. Both, alongside other speakers and sessions left the delegates inspired to achieve even greater inclusion in their respective communities. Community Living Ontario, in partnership with the Toronto Enterprise Fund, co-hosted a half-day workshop that provided an overview of employment social enterprises. About 30 participants attended the Employment Social Enterprise 101 – Disability Focus. It shed light on innovative businesses that create training and employment opportunities for people facing barriers to employment and its application for creating employment pathways for people with disabilities. Lead the way in raising awareness and advancing solutions to the complexity of challenges facing people, families and members Transfer knowledge and information into practical resources and tools APPLYING STRATEGIESSPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT RE:Action4Inclusion ambassador Michael Jacques is front and centre, while his sister, Kaila proudly holds copies of his book Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book. Kaila worked closely with Michael to create the book’s design.
Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report10 11 Mentorship Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Student Links is an opportunity for students (ages 14 to 21) who have an intellectual disability to explore ideas for their future after high school. It matches students and mentors who share a common passion or interest. The goal is to enhance their capacity to make informed decisions about their future prior to leaving school and to support the natural development of relationships and connections to their community. Employment Ready, Willing & Able transforms and increases labour force participation of people who have an intellectual disability and those on the autism spectrum. It advances economic productivity and social inclusion. It’s a national strategic partnership between the Canadian Association for Community Living, the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance and Community Living Ontario. This is the most successful program of its kind in Canada and funding has been renewed for three additional years. Advocacy, Research and Awareness We work alongside people who have intellectual disabilities and their families as well as government to shape public policy that is practical and progressive. We bring a collective voice to the developmental services sector. Community Living Ontario advocates for the full inclusion of people who have intellectual disabilities in all communities. OUR INITIATIVES AT A GLANCE Family Engagement Recognizing that families played an essential role in sparking the Community Living movement, we continue to create opportunities for them to connect and drive the movement forward. Through our Family Engagement Series we offer a combination of family retreats, education and share collaborative practices. This initiative helps over 250 families annually across Ontario explore and support a vision for their loved one with an intellectual disability. Youth Outreach The goal is to ensure that youth who have an intellectual disability aren’t left behind and are authentically included. Re:Action4Inclusion is a province wide youth-focused social justice movement. It helps over 300 youth with and without a disability annually to find their voice and create change within their high school and community.
Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report12 13 President of the Council of Community Living Ontario, James Taylor, addressed the crowd. He told government officials that poverty is the biggest barrier to living a decent life. He added that poverty increases the risk of poor health, poor housing and poor self-esteem. He explained that if people’s basic needs are not taken care of, people will remain vulnerable, which is unacceptable. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Truths of Institutionalization: Past and Present Working with People First of Canada and the Canadian Association for Community Living, we are developing an interactive curriculum and video series that will teach youth about Canada’s history of institutionalizing people who have a developmental disability. The project will also support the implementation of youth-led awareness projects in schools and communities. This initiative, funded by Canadian Heritage, will be completed over the next two years. Our aim is to raise awareness about the harm of institutions and institutional practices. We want young people to understand the impact of this history as it’s been experienced in the past and continues to be experienced today. Inclusive Education We met with politicians, researchers and representatives from the Ontario Human Rights Commission to promote the findings of our research paper If inclusion means everyone, why not ME? During these meetings we highlighted some of the academic and social barriers that still exist for students who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. We created awareness in hopes of lifting some of these barriers. This paper was published in February 2018 with support from the University of Western Ontario, Brock University, ARCH Disability Law Centre, Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement, and Inclusive Education Canada. Supported Decision Making Community Living Ontario continues to advocate for the recognition of supported decision-making as a legal alternative to guardianship. We want to ensure that people who have an intellectual disability retain their legal capacity and the right to control decisions about their own life. As a result, we brought together people from Windsor, Dryden, Toronto, Durham Region, and Brockville for a set of pilots that demonstrated the effectiveness of various types of supported decision-making. We have also held local planning and design sessions in Brockville, Durham and Dryden. These events resulted in the establishment of specific principles goals and strategies for each of the community pilots as well as identified and secured new partnerships with community groups beyond community living. Flying to Freedom Survivors’ Stories to Address Institutionalization Community Living Ontario brought together survivors from Huronia, Rideau and Southwestern Regional Centres and their supporters to mark the 10th anniversary of the closure of Ontario’s provincially-run institutions. During the event, that took place at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre in downtown Toronto on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, ten groups who received funds as part of the survivors’ class-action settlements presented how they are addressing institutionalization and supporting survivors. Over 150 people attended the event. It concluded with a theatrical performance from the self-advocate group L’Arche Toronto’s Sol Express titled Birds Make Me Think About Freedom. Provincial Executive Directors Group Orientation The Provincial Executive Directors Coordinating Committee hosted an event on Wednesday, November 14, 2019, in Toronto, intended to guide and support new staff leadership in the Community Living confederation. The goal was to help executive directors transfer knowledge and core values to the incoming new generation of leadership. Approximately 55 people actively participated. Day at the Legislature On Monday, May 6, 2019, Community Living Ontario held its annual day at the legislature. The event, co-hosted with Community Living Toronto, included a lunch reception with more than 200 people including many Members of Provincial Parliament, Community Living members and supporters from across the province. Annual Policy Forum Ensuring a Good Start Early On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, we hosted our annual policy forum entitled Ensuring a Good Start: Inclusion During the Early Years of Life as a Foundation for the Future. We did this in collaboration with Ryerson University’s School of Disability Studies. More than 80 participants from across the province gathered in downtown Toronto to hear from policy and research experts in the areas of early childhood education and inclusive education.
Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report14 Fundraising/Donation/ $906,001 Sponsorship Program Grants $1,683,472 Membership Assessments $473,963 Activities $199,026 Other $76,246 Fund Development $105,092 Marketing & Communications $179,573 Governance $174,579 Social Policy & Advocacy $121,290 Corporate Services $406,793 Membership Support $373,050 Community Development $1,833,598 How We Put the Money to Work Where the Money Came From 3% 57% 6% 5% 4% 13% 12% Building the Foundation The Community Living Ontario Foundation went from theory to reality on April 1, 2019. In the past year, new by-laws were created, a strategic work plan was designed and recruitment of new Board members is underway. The roots are now planted for a successful Foundation that will raise funds for Community Living Ontario initiatives and to advance the movement. A Perfect Match In November, we successfully launched a Strategic Partnership Program for corporate sponsors with like-minded visions and values. It provides additional opportunities and services to our membership. Since, we have secured ten partners, which generated new funding for our initiatives and additional opportunities for our partners to access discounted services through the Affinity Program. Community Living Ontario is committed to working with our members to realize greater savings for their organizations with the aim of enhancing the services and supports they provide to people and their families. As a young man with autism, Sam Forbes didn’t imagine that post-secondary education was a possibility until he received the Anne Stafford Light Up the Future bursary. The bursary was a recognition that other people believed in him. Read Sam’s full story: bit.ly/clo-sam FINANCIAL SUMMARY 27% 6% 14% 2% 51% $3,338,708 $3,193,975 15Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report PROGRESS REPORT
Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report16 17 ASSETS 2019 2018 Current Cash $61,357 - Short-term investments $1,184,948 $1,015,017 Accounts receivable $46,624 $47,311 Prepaid expenses $35,097 $35,073 $1,328,026 $1,097,401 Capital assets $106,082 $124,981 $1,434,108 $1,222,382 REVENUE 2019 2018 Ministry of Community and Social Services – subsidy $1,169,227 $1,095,961 Federal Grants $519,245 $663,629 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant - $90,435 Membership fees $473,963 $429,655 Registration fees $199,026 $212,505 Donations $852,205 $683,448 Investment income $23,884 $39,054 Other revenue $101,158 $110,560 $3,338,708 $3,325,274 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2019 2018 Current Bank indebtedness - $29,359 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $329,899 $375,019 Deferred revenue $141,472 - $417,371 $404,378 Net Assets General Fund Operating $712,597 $545,261 Invested in capital assets $106,082 $124,981 Designated funds $144,058 $147,762 $962,737 $818,004 $1,434,108 $1,222,382 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses before the undernoted $148,437 $(35,355) Designated fund – net revenue (deficiency) $(3,704) $(106,790) Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses for the year $144,733 $(142,145) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS MARCH 31 FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31 EXPENSES 2019 2018 Amortization $23,952 $31,555 Bank charges $3,351 $3,607 Disbursement for external partners $97,922 $123,294 Employee benefits $260,443 $258,562 Events catering $111,857 $96,328 Fundraising $12,418 $101,161 Insurance $5,330 $5,249 Office and general $220,947 $288,802 Professional fees $29,156 $41,505 Project expenses $460,447 $449,109 Purchase services $135,962 $79,562 Rent $113,830 $114,858 Staff training $14,383 $23,257 Telephone $27,829 $35,332 Travel $115,919 $130,129 Wages $1,556,525 $1,578,328 $3,190,271 $3,360,602
Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report18 19 Community Living Ontario Board of Directors Jim McNamara, President Hélène Morin-Chain, Past President Jill Teeple, Vice-President Jack Gillan, Treasurer, Director-at-Large Peter Marrese, Director-at-Large Brittany Manu, Director-at-Large Heather Campbell, Director-at-Large Leanne Wheatstone, Director-at-Large Melissa Young, Director-at-Large Michael Jacques, Director-at-Large David Hill, Director-at-Large Betty Stone, Director-at-Large Maurice Voisin, PEDG Appointed Director-at-Large Yvonne Spicer, Council appointed Director-at-Large Chris Beesley, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Andrews, Director-at-Large (retired in March 2019) Anne Stafford Bursary Recipients Julian Hudson, Toronto Chris Edgar, Lucknow Swazie Louzon, Ridgeway Caden Stephenson, Maberly Tristan LeBarge, Bancroft Melissa Turner, Brockville Sarah Turner, Brockville Khaleel Benoit, Brampton Jessica Forsyth, Walkerton Ursula Anne Fawdry, Essex Steven Kwasnycia, Essex Council of Community Living Ontario James Taylor, President, Chair Mark Anderson, Co-Chair Stella Curtis, Vice President Theresa Somerton, Treasurer Raina Flexhaug, Secretary Brad Campbell Niko Pupella Claude Sauve Ashley Stekel Nicole Flynn Brant Mawdsley Crystal Wales Social Media Award Community Living Toronto Jason Rae Leadership Award Rex Malloy James Montgomerie Community Award Community Living Atikokan Recognition of Lifetime Achievement Award Catherine Frazee Award Recipients 2018/2019 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND AWARDS 2018/2019 You can help Community Living Ontario and its Foundation change the lives of people who have an intellectual disability and their families. Donate online, directly through our website, or call Heather Evans, Managing Director of the Community Living Ontario Foundation at 416-447-4348 ext 229 to discuss potential opportunities. BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY LIVING MOVEMENT
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  • 2. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report 3 Buildings and structures in communities across the province were illuminated in blue and green as part of the fourth annual Shine a Light on Community Living campaign. This year, the nighttime awareness event saw the lighting of the CN Tower. This was only one of the many events that took place in support of Community Living Month. Cities across Ontario were a little brighter on May 3rd , 2019. CONTENTS 04 14 06 07 08 15 16 17 10 18 12 About Us Our Impact By the Numbers Opening Remarks Applying Strategies Our Initiatives at a Glance Key Achievements Progress Report Financial Summary Statement of Financial Position Statement of Operations Acknowledgements and Awards 2 Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report
  • 3. 5Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario is a family-based association assisting people who have an intellectual disability and their families to lead the way in advancing inclusion in their own lives and in their communities. As a province-wide confederation, rooted in a strong network of individuals, families, friends, member organizations and community partners, it will be guided by, adhere to and strive to achieve its goal and vision in all its actions. Community Living Ontario envisions a society where people who have an intellectual disability belong,have equal rights, respect and acceptance, a sense of self-worth and opportunities for growth. The gifts, uniqueness and innate value of each individual are celebrated, supported and acknowledged as essential to the completeness of the whole community. OUR VISIONOUR MISSIONWe proudly support and advocate on behalf of more than 12,000 members across the province from 105 local associations. We are an active member of the Canadian Association for Community Living and equivalent provincial and territorial associations. We also play a key role with Inclusion International. Community Living Ontario is a non-profit provincial association that has been representing people who have an intellectual disability and their families for over 65 years. WE WORK with organizations, people and their families to advance inclusion in their lives and in their communities. WE PROVIDE expertise and resources to decision-makers, educators, members, families and self-advocates. WE PROMOTE positive change through public policy and advocacy. WE NURTURE community leadership, capacity and innovation. WE CREATE public awareness and networking opportunities. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report4 Ontario Youth leaders celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Re:Action4Inclusion movement during the Youth Leadership Summit that took place on March 29 and 30, 2019, in King City, Ontario.
  • 4. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report6 7 12,000+ members representing 105 associations located across Ontario. Our online presence reaches over 18,000people every month. Our youth initiatives reach an estimated 600 people and 186 schools and youth focused organizations every year. We support 250+families annually across Ontario. Approximately 450delegates at our conference annually. 225students matched with mentors annually. Found employment for over 330people who have an intellectual disability and have engaged 550employers since 2014. OUR IMPACT By reading this annual report, we hope you will get a sense of the incredible work that Council, Board, staff, committees and membership have done this past year, in support of the Community Living movement, our mission and our strategic priorities. Community Living Ontario is the provincial expression of a world-wide movement which exists in all provinces and territories, as well as over 170 countries around the world. In Ontario, we are unique in our collaboration with people who have an intellectual disability, their families and allies, and the local member associations which provide supports. Amongst these key stakeholders, there is an array of perspectives on diverse issues. We believe that debate is healthy and from it, good things happen. One thing is for sure: we all believe in the inherent value of people and the merit of having a shared set of values and principles. This past year saw a deterioration in the relationship we had with government. There was a marked lack of engagement, collaboration and outreach from the province. Despite this, our work and the work of everyone connected with us, continued, as it has since 1953. And now, we are encouraged to see signs of the government once again engaging with us. We are hopeful that we can move forward with them on the many critical issues confronting people. Working with the government is only a piece of the puzzle. As you will see throughout this report, we continue to engage on many fronts with people, families, local associations and many other partners, always ensuring that our efforts are connected to our strategic priorities. Whether it is by promoting established and proven initiatives or supporting budding opportunities such as new funding from Heritage Canada to develop a curriculum that addresses the negative impacts of institutionalization and institutional practices (past and present), our goal is for people who have an intellectual disability to live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively. Thank you for supporting the role Community Living Ontario plays. Thank you for standing with us as we advocate, collaborate, develop and facilitate. We are honoured to work with each of you towards greater awareness, respect and genuine inclusion for the citizens of Ontario whom we know, have incredible abilities and gifts to share. Sincerely, Chris Beesley Chief Executive Officer, Community Living Ontario Jim McNamara President, Community Living Ontario BY THE NUMBERS OPENING REMARKS
  • 5. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report8 9 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2017-2022 Strengthening voices, engagement and influence of people and families RE:Action4Inclusion Inclusive Design Research CentreMichael’s engagement with the Re:Action4Inclusion movement gave him a greater sense of self. It empowered him to have confidence and to use his experiences to advocate for others. Since his initial involvement in 2009, Michael has mentored dozens of youth to find confidence in their own ability to speak up and influence change. Michael always had a voice, but over the last decade he has strengthen it to influence and inform change. He became a member of Community Living Ontario’s Board of Directors and authored a book: Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book. Michael even donates a portion of his book sales back to us. The Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University hosted a co-design session with Community Living Ontario, New Visions Toronto, Montage Support Services, Community Living Toronto, Community Living Essex County, Rygiel Supports for Community Living in Hamilton and Community Living London. Our members shared real-life examples, stories and personal experiences on how they navigate within their communities. The research centre is working with Sidewalk Labs on the development of a “smart district”, called Quayside, along Toronto’s eastern waterfront. We are grateful members were part of the discussion that could lead to more inclusive and accessible neighbourhoods. Harness and share knowledge to drive progress and innovation so that people across Ontario live good lives 1 2 3 4 Social Enterprise 65th Annual General Meeting and Conference Approximately 450 delegates came together in Richmond Hill for the 65th annual General Meeting and Conference. The theme was Barn raising: Coming together to achieve community goals. It welcomed keynote speaker Doug Griffiths, the community therapist and guest speaker Luca “Lazylegs” Patuelli. Both, alongside other speakers and sessions left the delegates inspired to achieve even greater inclusion in their respective communities. Community Living Ontario, in partnership with the Toronto Enterprise Fund, co-hosted a half-day workshop that provided an overview of employment social enterprises. About 30 participants attended the Employment Social Enterprise 101 – Disability Focus. It shed light on innovative businesses that create training and employment opportunities for people facing barriers to employment and its application for creating employment pathways for people with disabilities. Lead the way in raising awareness and advancing solutions to the complexity of challenges facing people, families and members Transfer knowledge and information into practical resources and tools APPLYING STRATEGIESSPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT RE:Action4Inclusion ambassador Michael Jacques is front and centre, while his sister, Kaila proudly holds copies of his book Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book. Kaila worked closely with Michael to create the book’s design.
  • 6. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report10 11 Mentorship Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Student Links is an opportunity for students (ages 14 to 21) who have an intellectual disability to explore ideas for their future after high school. It matches students and mentors who share a common passion or interest. The goal is to enhance their capacity to make informed decisions about their future prior to leaving school and to support the natural development of relationships and connections to their community. Employment Ready, Willing & Able transforms and increases labour force participation of people who have an intellectual disability and those on the autism spectrum. It advances economic productivity and social inclusion. It’s a national strategic partnership between the Canadian Association for Community Living, the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance and Community Living Ontario. This is the most successful program of its kind in Canada and funding has been renewed for three additional years. Advocacy, Research and Awareness We work alongside people who have intellectual disabilities and their families as well as government to shape public policy that is practical and progressive. We bring a collective voice to the developmental services sector. Community Living Ontario advocates for the full inclusion of people who have intellectual disabilities in all communities. OUR INITIATIVES AT A GLANCE Family Engagement Recognizing that families played an essential role in sparking the Community Living movement, we continue to create opportunities for them to connect and drive the movement forward. Through our Family Engagement Series we offer a combination of family retreats, education and share collaborative practices. This initiative helps over 250 families annually across Ontario explore and support a vision for their loved one with an intellectual disability. Youth Outreach The goal is to ensure that youth who have an intellectual disability aren’t left behind and are authentically included. Re:Action4Inclusion is a province wide youth-focused social justice movement. It helps over 300 youth with and without a disability annually to find their voice and create change within their high school and community.
  • 7. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report12 13 President of the Council of Community Living Ontario, James Taylor, addressed the crowd. He told government officials that poverty is the biggest barrier to living a decent life. He added that poverty increases the risk of poor health, poor housing and poor self-esteem. He explained that if people’s basic needs are not taken care of, people will remain vulnerable, which is unacceptable. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Truths of Institutionalization: Past and Present Working with People First of Canada and the Canadian Association for Community Living, we are developing an interactive curriculum and video series that will teach youth about Canada’s history of institutionalizing people who have a developmental disability. The project will also support the implementation of youth-led awareness projects in schools and communities. This initiative, funded by Canadian Heritage, will be completed over the next two years. Our aim is to raise awareness about the harm of institutions and institutional practices. We want young people to understand the impact of this history as it’s been experienced in the past and continues to be experienced today. Inclusive Education We met with politicians, researchers and representatives from the Ontario Human Rights Commission to promote the findings of our research paper If inclusion means everyone, why not ME? During these meetings we highlighted some of the academic and social barriers that still exist for students who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. We created awareness in hopes of lifting some of these barriers. This paper was published in February 2018 with support from the University of Western Ontario, Brock University, ARCH Disability Law Centre, Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement, and Inclusive Education Canada. Supported Decision Making Community Living Ontario continues to advocate for the recognition of supported decision-making as a legal alternative to guardianship. We want to ensure that people who have an intellectual disability retain their legal capacity and the right to control decisions about their own life. As a result, we brought together people from Windsor, Dryden, Toronto, Durham Region, and Brockville for a set of pilots that demonstrated the effectiveness of various types of supported decision-making. We have also held local planning and design sessions in Brockville, Durham and Dryden. These events resulted in the establishment of specific principles goals and strategies for each of the community pilots as well as identified and secured new partnerships with community groups beyond community living. Flying to Freedom Survivors’ Stories to Address Institutionalization Community Living Ontario brought together survivors from Huronia, Rideau and Southwestern Regional Centres and their supporters to mark the 10th anniversary of the closure of Ontario’s provincially-run institutions. During the event, that took place at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre in downtown Toronto on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, ten groups who received funds as part of the survivors’ class-action settlements presented how they are addressing institutionalization and supporting survivors. Over 150 people attended the event. It concluded with a theatrical performance from the self-advocate group L’Arche Toronto’s Sol Express titled Birds Make Me Think About Freedom. Provincial Executive Directors Group Orientation The Provincial Executive Directors Coordinating Committee hosted an event on Wednesday, November 14, 2019, in Toronto, intended to guide and support new staff leadership in the Community Living confederation. The goal was to help executive directors transfer knowledge and core values to the incoming new generation of leadership. Approximately 55 people actively participated. Day at the Legislature On Monday, May 6, 2019, Community Living Ontario held its annual day at the legislature. The event, co-hosted with Community Living Toronto, included a lunch reception with more than 200 people including many Members of Provincial Parliament, Community Living members and supporters from across the province. Annual Policy Forum Ensuring a Good Start Early On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, we hosted our annual policy forum entitled Ensuring a Good Start: Inclusion During the Early Years of Life as a Foundation for the Future. We did this in collaboration with Ryerson University’s School of Disability Studies. More than 80 participants from across the province gathered in downtown Toronto to hear from policy and research experts in the areas of early childhood education and inclusive education.
  • 8. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report14 Fundraising/Donation/ $906,001 Sponsorship Program Grants $1,683,472 Membership Assessments $473,963 Activities $199,026 Other $76,246 Fund Development $105,092 Marketing & Communications $179,573 Governance $174,579 Social Policy & Advocacy $121,290 Corporate Services $406,793 Membership Support $373,050 Community Development $1,833,598 How We Put the Money to Work Where the Money Came From 3% 57% 6% 5% 4% 13% 12% Building the Foundation The Community Living Ontario Foundation went from theory to reality on April 1, 2019. In the past year, new by-laws were created, a strategic work plan was designed and recruitment of new Board members is underway. The roots are now planted for a successful Foundation that will raise funds for Community Living Ontario initiatives and to advance the movement. A Perfect Match In November, we successfully launched a Strategic Partnership Program for corporate sponsors with like-minded visions and values. It provides additional opportunities and services to our membership. Since, we have secured ten partners, which generated new funding for our initiatives and additional opportunities for our partners to access discounted services through the Affinity Program. Community Living Ontario is committed to working with our members to realize greater savings for their organizations with the aim of enhancing the services and supports they provide to people and their families. As a young man with autism, Sam Forbes didn’t imagine that post-secondary education was a possibility until he received the Anne Stafford Light Up the Future bursary. The bursary was a recognition that other people believed in him. Read Sam’s full story: bit.ly/clo-sam FINANCIAL SUMMARY 27% 6% 14% 2% 51% $3,338,708 $3,193,975 15Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report PROGRESS REPORT
  • 9. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report16 17 ASSETS 2019 2018 Current Cash $61,357 - Short-term investments $1,184,948 $1,015,017 Accounts receivable $46,624 $47,311 Prepaid expenses $35,097 $35,073 $1,328,026 $1,097,401 Capital assets $106,082 $124,981 $1,434,108 $1,222,382 REVENUE 2019 2018 Ministry of Community and Social Services – subsidy $1,169,227 $1,095,961 Federal Grants $519,245 $663,629 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant - $90,435 Membership fees $473,963 $429,655 Registration fees $199,026 $212,505 Donations $852,205 $683,448 Investment income $23,884 $39,054 Other revenue $101,158 $110,560 $3,338,708 $3,325,274 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2019 2018 Current Bank indebtedness - $29,359 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $329,899 $375,019 Deferred revenue $141,472 - $417,371 $404,378 Net Assets General Fund Operating $712,597 $545,261 Invested in capital assets $106,082 $124,981 Designated funds $144,058 $147,762 $962,737 $818,004 $1,434,108 $1,222,382 Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses before the undernoted $148,437 $(35,355) Designated fund – net revenue (deficiency) $(3,704) $(106,790) Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses for the year $144,733 $(142,145) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS MARCH 31 FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31 EXPENSES 2019 2018 Amortization $23,952 $31,555 Bank charges $3,351 $3,607 Disbursement for external partners $97,922 $123,294 Employee benefits $260,443 $258,562 Events catering $111,857 $96,328 Fundraising $12,418 $101,161 Insurance $5,330 $5,249 Office and general $220,947 $288,802 Professional fees $29,156 $41,505 Project expenses $460,447 $449,109 Purchase services $135,962 $79,562 Rent $113,830 $114,858 Staff training $14,383 $23,257 Telephone $27,829 $35,332 Travel $115,919 $130,129 Wages $1,556,525 $1,578,328 $3,190,271 $3,360,602
  • 10. Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report Community Living Ontario – 2018/19 Annual Report18 19 Community Living Ontario Board of Directors Jim McNamara, President Hélène Morin-Chain, Past President Jill Teeple, Vice-President Jack Gillan, Treasurer, Director-at-Large Peter Marrese, Director-at-Large Brittany Manu, Director-at-Large Heather Campbell, Director-at-Large Leanne Wheatstone, Director-at-Large Melissa Young, Director-at-Large Michael Jacques, Director-at-Large David Hill, Director-at-Large Betty Stone, Director-at-Large Maurice Voisin, PEDG Appointed Director-at-Large Yvonne Spicer, Council appointed Director-at-Large Chris Beesley, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Andrews, Director-at-Large (retired in March 2019) Anne Stafford Bursary Recipients Julian Hudson, Toronto Chris Edgar, Lucknow Swazie Louzon, Ridgeway Caden Stephenson, Maberly Tristan LeBarge, Bancroft Melissa Turner, Brockville Sarah Turner, Brockville Khaleel Benoit, Brampton Jessica Forsyth, Walkerton Ursula Anne Fawdry, Essex Steven Kwasnycia, Essex Council of Community Living Ontario James Taylor, President, Chair Mark Anderson, Co-Chair Stella Curtis, Vice President Theresa Somerton, Treasurer Raina Flexhaug, Secretary Brad Campbell Niko Pupella Claude Sauve Ashley Stekel Nicole Flynn Brant Mawdsley Crystal Wales Social Media Award Community Living Toronto Jason Rae Leadership Award Rex Malloy James Montgomerie Community Award Community Living Atikokan Recognition of Lifetime Achievement Award Catherine Frazee Award Recipients 2018/2019 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND AWARDS 2018/2019 You can help Community Living Ontario and its Foundation change the lives of people who have an intellectual disability and their families. Donate online, directly through our website, or call Heather Evans, Managing Director of the Community Living Ontario Foundation at 416-447-4348 ext 229 to discuss potential opportunities. BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY LIVING MOVEMENT
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