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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):
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 Crisis
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 Presentation Title:
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