Community Living Windsor

There are many groups across Ontario who want people who have an intellectual disability to be treated equally in society. They are committed to sharing information, raising awareness and calling for action so that people who have an intellectual disability can live well as citizens in community.

1. Community Living Ontario

   Community Living Ontario is a provincial association that promotes citizenship, belonging, and equality of people who have an intellectual disability.

   http://www.communitylivingontario.ca

2. People First Ontario

   People First Ontario is an advocacy group for people who have an intellectual disability. They promote equality for all persons, help people who are trying to speak up for themselves and make their own decisions. and teach members about the rights and abilities.

   http://www.peoplefirstontario.com

3. People First Canada

   People First of Canada is the national voice for people who have been labeled with an intellectual disability. As a group they advocate for human, citizenship, accommodation and language rights.

   http://www.peoplefirstofcanada.ca

4. Family Alliance

   Family Alliance Ontario is a group of family members who offer their knowledge and experience to help other families. It also provides an opportunity to network with others. Their belief is that all people have abilities, interests and dreams that are worth pursuing.

   http://www.family-alliance.com

5. ARCH Disability Law Centre

   ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal aid clinic. They defend and advance the equality of rights of person with disabilities.

   www.archdisabilitylaw.ca

6. ODSP Action Coalition

   The ODSP Action Coalition advocates for improvements to the income and employment supports provided by the Ontario Disability Support Program.

   www.odspaction.ca

7. Individualized Funding Coalition

   The Individualized Funding Coalition for Ontario supports the self-determination of persons with disabilities. They believe that all people should have control over decisions concerning where they live, with whom they live, with whom they associate, and how they spend their lives. They have been working to make individualized funding a choice for people.

   www.individualizedfunding.ca

8. Special Services at Home Provincial Coalition

   The SSAH Provincial Coalition is a group of individuals, families, organizations and agencies dedicated to ensuring that families in Ontario receive the meaningful SSAH support they require.

   www.ssahcoalition.ca