CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IN TORONTO (C.I.L.T.) INC.

The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto provides support services and advocacy for people with disabilities in the Greater Toronto Area. The organization helps individuals achieve greater independence and self-determination through peer support, skills training, and assistance navigating accessible housing, employment, and community participation. C.I.L.T. operates from a social model that views disability through the lens of accessibility and systemic barriers rather than individual deficits. Staff and peer counselors work directly with clients to identify goals and develop practical strategies for living independently. The centre also engages in systemic advocacy work, pushing for policy changes and improved accessibility standards across Toronto's institutions and services. Through its combination of direct client support and broader advocacy efforts, C.I.L.T. works to ensure people with disabilities have genuine choices in how they live their lives.