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, and discuss pressing challenges and new developments in the sector.

Today, we have a chat between Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, and Nick Hadjiyianni, program manager of employment supports. In this insightful episode, Nick talks about his childhood and motivation to work in the Developmental Services sector, the evolution of employment and disability inclusion at workplace. Nick also shares common misconceptions about hiring and fostering workplaces that reflect our communities, as well as tips for young adults, job seekers, parents, and employers.

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, and discuss pressing challenges and new developments in the sector.

In this heartfelt episode, Stephanie talks about her association with the Community Living movement and Developmental Services sector, career in government relations and engagement within the current political landscape, the power of unity and idea behind campaigns like #5ToSurvive, and the importance of inclusion and the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us.”

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, and discuss pressing challenges and new developments in the sector.

In this heartfelt episode, Kelly shares her childhood experiences and growing up in different homes, how supports from Community Living Toronto changed her life, her experience as a person with a disability within the 2SLGBTQQAI+ community, her love for “Doctor Who” series, and the power of positive thinking, hope, and determination.