Community Chats
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/
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
A Journey Of Purpose And Passion
Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Mary Pat Armstrong, parent, founder of LIGHTS, and long-time supporter of Community Living Toronto. In this episode, …
Advocacy That Inspires
Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Erica and Sam, members of CLTO Influencers. In this episode, Sam and Erica share their experiences growing up and imp…
Support Over Cure: Understanding Autism
Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Marg Spoelstra, CEO of Autism Ontario. In this episode, Marg shares the growing need for services as autism diagnoses…
Community, Connection, and Advocacy: Championing Inclusion for Black caregivers
Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Sherron Grant, parent, advocate and co-founder of Sawubona. In this episode, Sherron shares how her family navigated…
MAID: Legal Perspectives and Ethical Considerations
Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Brendon Pooran, Founder of PooranLaw. In this Episode, Brendon shares a breakdown of what Medical Assistance in Dying…
The Journey of a Lifetime: When Siblings Step In
Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Helen Ries, co-funder of Siblings Canada. In this episode, Helen shares her journey as a caregiver for her brother, P…
From Parents to Siblings: A Story of Love, Hope, and Progress
Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Melissa Wilson, parent and supporter of Community Living Toronto. In this episode, Melissa shares her son, Michael’s …
Inclusive Education: Where Every Student Belongs
Welcome to "Community Chats," bringing you stories and insights from the heart of Community Living Toronto. From Developmental Services champions, advocates, and volunteers to the people we support, …
Future Planning: Start the Conversation Today
Welcome to "Community Chats," bringing you stories and insights from the heart of Community Living Toronto. From Developmental Services champions, advocates, and volunteers to the people we support, …
Rethinking Medications for Better Health
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 familie…
8 Years Later: Finding Support
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 familie…
Paul's Story: A Life of Joy and Connection
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 familie…
Collective Action: We Are Stronger Together
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 familie…
A Place to Belong
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 familie…
Redefining Workplaces for Inclusion
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 familie…
Volunteering For Change
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 familie…
Life In The Community
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 familie…
A Legacy of Advocacy
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 familie…
The Caregiver's Journey
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 familie…
Inclusive Education
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 familie…