Conference Repository

Browse and download presentations from past conferences to catch up on valuable insights and knowledge shared.

Couldn’t attend a conference in person?  No problem!  Here, you can access conference presentations, when available, ensuring vital information reaches a wider audience—because knowledge sharing in our sector is crucial.

Conference presentations will continue to be added to this repository when available.  Be sure to check back often!

Presentation Title:Presenter(s):
2026 Inclusion Symposium
Strengthening Our Organization with Intention: A Process for Gathering Socio-Demographic Data Using Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) ApproachKim S. Daniel
Petula Carvalho
Kajany Gunarajan
Clement Igbinoba
Bias Mirror ReflectionEmpower Simcoe
EDI Unlocked: Reflect. Commit. Create Change. Turning Awareness into Action Lee Smith
Alison McLean
2025 CLO Conference
What Belonging Really MeansFarrah Sattaur
Keith Metcalf
Brianne Taggart
Niko Pupella
Raise the Roof Raise the Rent in Your LifeCrystal Silverthorne
An Introduction to Inclusive MeetingsCouncil of Community Living Ontario
Community Living Toronto Influencers
Relationships That Support Self-DeterminationMicroboards Ontario
Creating Welcoming Communities One Building at a TimeCommunity Living Toronto
A Welcoming Community Where Everyone BelongsSherri Kroll
Brad Ward
Patricial Swain
Up-Skills Learning ContinuumThe Participation House
Participants to Citizens: Meaningful Individualized PlanningChantelle Mann
Desiree Hinsperger
Julie Mainland
Choices for Inclusive Living: Reimagining Inclusion by Bridging Gaps in Traditional SystemsMadeleine Larbi
Lorraine Montgomery
Tracy Curran Smyth
Control and Containment - Communicating in a CrisisTeresa Kruze
Being Value-ableHelen Sanderson
It Takes a Network - Supporting Families to Lead, Advocate and ThriveTina Szymczak
Employment Services: Taking the Leap from Connection to SuccessColt Jaime
Anjleen Chaggar
Amy Lacasse
Expanding the Capacity of Planning and Facilitation Supports in CanadaBrianne Vescio
Matthew A Resendes Medeiros
Anna Bruno
Dima Kassem
Dr. Pamela Block
Ambassadors for Inclusion Community Living Prince Edward
Changing the Narrative of RespiteCarolyn Harris
Truths of Institutionalization Arshiaa Bhayana
Megan Den Dekker
Moira Robertson
Nathan Tok
Keeping EDI Active in Today's ClimateNational Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
What Data Are Needed to Show You Are Making a Difference?Asurtec
Choices at End of Life: Essential Partnerships and Knowledge for a Quality LifeChristine Vallis-Page, RN, BCom, MHA, CHE
Lisa Wright, RN, BScN, CHPCN©
PechaKucha: Snapshots of Change, Stories of ImpactCommunity Living Essex County
Willowbridge Community Services
E3 Community Services Inc.
CLASS
Community Living Six Nations Ronatahskats
2024 DSHR Conference
New Insights on the State of the DS WorkforceRobert Hickey
Innovation in Workplace Learning - Exploring Innovative Strategies Used in the Course: Respect, Disrespect & AbuseRachel Van Dasselaar
Steve Snider
Traci-Lynn Timony
Workplace Investigation Practice Essentials Plus: A Trauma-Informed and Intersectional Lens within Your ProcessAngela A. Bradley
Operational Leaders Workshop - Polarity MappingHolly Duff
Jamie Russell
Navigating the Current Labour ClimateCharles Hofley
Siobhan M. O'Brien
Implementing Core Competencies: A Blueprint for Organizational SuccessElizabeth Forman
Brenda Van Houtven
Navigating Opportunities and Challenges: Hiring International Student Graduates in OntarioKaren Klee
Emily Low
Jamie Russell
Running an Effective Mentorship Program at Your OrganizationEsther Astroff
Petula Carvalho
Bruce Wilson