Advocacy
Community Living London strongly supports self-advocacy for both individuals and their families. We help individuals and families meet their goals through regular meetings, that strengthen, coordinate and develop positive networks, and by advocating for supported inclusion in all aspects of community life.
Advocacy – The right to be included
Since 1951, Community Living London has been a vocal advocate. We believe that all people with an intellectual disability, young and old, have a right to be fully included in child care centres, schools, community centres, and workplaces. Our goal is supported inclusion for all. Locally, we assist individuals and their families to get access to the supports they need. Provincially and federally, we seek government support for the rights of people with an intellectual disability to be included in all aspects of community life.
Who We Are
New Vision Advocates is a group of people with intellectual disabilities who gather together to:
- Create change
- Speak for ourselves
- Learn and develop leadership skills
- Support each other
- Create friendships
- Learn about our rights
- Gain confidence
- Share stories
- Become more involved in our Community
- We believe in equality and inclusion.
- New Vision Advocates believe that people with disabilities have the same rights as all people. Communities are stronger when they include ALL people.
What it Means to be an Advocate
- To speak out for people with intellectual disabilities
- To be involved in decision making
- To educate the community and support staff
- To participate in workshops and training
- To plan and participate in meetings
- To gain leadership skills
What We Do
Advocate on behalf of all people with disabilities about issues affecting their lives. We actively participate to share ideas and to be heard as:
- Members of the Board of Directors at Community Living London, participate on the Community Living London Accreditation Steering and Advocacy committees
- Member of the City of London’s Accessibility Advisory committee
- Member of the Freedom from Harm working group
- Presenters to community groups and conferences promoting Rights of ALL people
- Addressing advocacy issues at the City of London Budget committee and meeting with local politicians
Want to learn more about the New Vision Advocates?
New Vision Advocates offers speakers and workshops to help inform the public and professional groups about issues that affect people with disabilities and about the importance of inclusion for ALL people in our communities. The presentations are tailored to meet YOUR group’s interests and needs.
Presentation topics may include:
- Surprise – We are all the same
- Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Respect who we are and what we say
- Tips on providing support
- Who are Advocates?
- We are all citizens
Get Involved
Contact the New Vision Advocates office at 519-686-3000 ext. 379
OR
Send an e-mail to: selfad@cll.on.ca
Join us
When: The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Where: Community Living London 190 Adelaide Street S London, Ontario N5Z 3L1
Time: 6:30 p.m, – 8:30 p.m.
Membership is FREE, participation is rewarding!
Volunteers interested in providing support to our members are always welcome.