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/
Podcasting since 2024 • 25 episodes
Community Chats
Latest Episodes
Accountability Starts with Us
“Belonging is a necessity of a good life. The responsibility doesn’t just lie on the person who hopes to belong, it lies on all of us to create a society in which people feel that belonging”In this episode of Community Chats...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:47
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, they discuss Mary Pat's journey as a mother, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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36:26
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 importance of advocacy in their lives. They also...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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37:39
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 increase, and how community partnerships can...
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44:03
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 their son’s autism diagnosis and found ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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42:32
