WHAT WE HAVE
PLANNED NEXT
We are excited about the work ahead and the opportunities itwill create for people with intellectual disabilities to connect, contribute, and belong. Below are a few of the projects and initiatives planned for the coming year and beyond as we continue building more inclusive communities.
Currently, we are revamping our skills group in our specialized resource home to ensure the people we support can access and participate in activities outside of their home in meaningful ways. By working with behavioural experts to build skills that can be used in different settings, we plan to build a better sense of connection to community for people with intellectual disabilities.
Our Supported Living team is collaborating on a new housing project set to open in 2026. This vertical community will expand our housing options in the Etobicoke area, offering 15 suites that can support up to 22 people with a range of abilities.
The Try-It on For Size (TIFS) service model will be reopening. This transformative, person-centred life skills program is designed to empower people with intellectual disabilities to live more independently and confidently. With a unique, individualized approach, TIFS tailors each participant’s journey based on their own experiences, strengths, and aspirations.
We plan to modernize clinical workflows to ensure full compliance with the regulatory requirements for behaviour analysts that came into effect in July 2024. These changes strengthen expectations related to clinical oversight, documentation, and accountability, enabling us to deliver more consistent, transparent, and high quality clinical planning.
By expanding our respite services will be able to provide more opportunities for families in need of a short break. Respite is customized to the type of support each person receives to ensure we meet their unique needs and goals while having fun. We will also continue to look at ways to increase participation in our community support services, including offsite exploration and special events for skill building and social independence.
Plans are underway to co-design a new website that will allow us to communicate more effectively and better reflect who we are today. This project is more than a visual refresh; it is a comprehensive transformation of how we share our impact, empower our staff, and better support the people and communities we serve. The new site will be fully accessible, responsive, and bilingual.
Annual Report 2025-2026 47 Wilcox Creek is a community based, nonprofit housing cooperative in Scarborough that provides affordable housing. Our team is currently supporting four individuals and their children as they prepare to transition into their own townhome units within the cooperative. These new homes offer three bedrooms and access to outdoor space, representing a significant improvement over their current living arrangements.
We will move our equity work from awareness to meaningful, lasting change by establishing an Indigenous Advisory Circle to guide a ReconciliACTION plan, supporting the next cohort of the Committee for Inclusive Change, and introducing an Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AREDI) Leadership Program and Inclusive Policy training. Using insights from our Equity Census, we will also launch targeted initiatives, including a centralized “Welcome to CLTO” hub and expanded Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster connection, mentorship, and advocacy. ERGs are employee led groups where staff connect, share experiences, and help make our workplace more inclusive. Together, these efforts will help us to make strategic, evidence-based changes that benefit everyone connected to our organization.
MyDirectPlan (a digital platform to manage funding, submit expenses, and stay organized) will introduce enhancements that improve Passport funding users’ access and manage important information. This will increase transparency, reduce manual effort, and create a more seamless and connected experience.
Sheldon joined our organization in September 2025, through our sector’s urgent response system. Sheldon was 52 years old and when the team first met him, he did not have a home, was experiencing food insecurity, social exclusion, and staff had serious concerns about his health and personal safety. Our Supported Living team jumped into action and provided Sheldon with a sense of stability and belonging through independent living. He is now living in his own apartment in one of our vertical communities, receiving weekly support to manage daily life, and his health is improving daily. When reflecting on his new home, Sheldon shared, “This is the best place I’ve lived in since moving to Ontario in 2005.”