Historic funding disparities between the developmental services and other sectors

BCCL has joined forces with other agencies as well as Community Living Ontario to advocate for an immediate 5% increase to base funding for developmental service providers as well as families (SSAH &Passports).
Historic funding disparities between the developmental services and other sectors such as health and education are having a critical impact on this sector.
BCCL and other agencies across the province have been writing to and meeting with local MPPs and the Minister of Children Community & Social Services to make our voices heard.
Please join us in these advocacy efforts by clicking on the image below and a post card will be sent in your name.

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Community Living Month 2025

Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign to recognize the accomplishments of the Community Living movement. This May 2025, Brampton Caledon Community Living, Community Living Ontario alongside 124 local associations across Ontario as we show why authentic inclusion matters for people who have an intellectual disability and their families!

BCCL List of Events:

April 30th: Proclamation Brampton City Hall ( please see attached signed Proclamation)

BCCL members, including BCCL’s Self-Advocate group, attended the proclamation at Brampton City Hall. In Cho, Steven Lake, Susana York and Charles Rego represented BCCL in receiving the proclamation, addressing Mayor Patrick Brown and Council. They highlighted the importance of Community Living Month, advocacy, and inclusion, noting that citizens with intellectual disabilities still face discrimination and social injustice in 2025

May 1st & 6th

Shine-A-Light Campaign

  • 34 Church Street will be lit up in blue and green all month long.
  • The CN Tower will light up in green and blue at sunset on May 1st.
  • Brampton City Hall Clock Tower will light up in green and blue at sunset on May 6th.

Throughout the month, monuments across Ontario will shine blue and green to #ShineALight on Community Living Month. If you spot any, please snap a photo and send it to [email protected].

May 6th

Art Beyond Labels: The Power of Inclusion Reception– Flag Raising & Proclamation Town of Caledon

  • Reception / Meet & Greet the Artists – Town of Caledon Council members and families are invited to attend a special meet-and-greet with the BCCL artists and explore their inspiring displays at Town Hall from 12PM-1PM
  • Flag Raising and Proclamation starts at 1PM

May 14th 

SPIRIT DAY– Let’s Celebrate Inclusion!

💚💙 Green & Blue Photo Day @ 34 Church St.

Join us on Spirit Day for a fun and meaningful celebration! Stop by34 Church St. between 10 AM and 2 PM dressed in your brightest green and blue. Strike a pose at our festive balloon arch as an individual or with your teams, enjoy a Kit Kat and a warm coffee or tea, and take a well-deserved break with your colleagues and the people you support — it’s all part of #ITookABreak!

📸 Photos will be shared on social media to highlight our vibrant community

🍪 #CookiesNCommunity

BCCL’s Community Living Month Committee will be out and about in Brampton and Caledon, meeting with local community partners and raising awareness about the importance of inclusion. 

May 15th

#WeAllBelong Is a Community Living Toronto campaign highlighting how everyone belongs in their community.  How can you participate?

  • Take a photo of yourself with someone, or in a space, where you feel seen, valued and included
  • Send it to [email protected] to post on our social media using the #WeAllBelong and tag @CLToronto to spread our message further!
  • Camera shy, no worries, send us a ‘word’ that best describes your vision for a world where everyone belongs and this will be added to CLT’s Belonging Word Cloud

May  25th

Brampton Half Marathon- Join BCCL’s No Limits Crew!
Be part of the excitement — sign up as a racer or join our cheer squad to show your support!
Limited spots are still available.

Race Options:

  • 1K for individuals 65+ or those supported by BCCL
  • 5K – 21K open to everyone

📧 Interested? Email [email protected] by May 7th to sign up or get more details.

May 27

Day at the Legislature

BCCL’s Self Advocates will attend the Day at the Legislature Q & A at Queens Park in Toronto to discuss matters that impact people with intellectual disabilities lives.

May 28

‘Art at The Castle’ Competition 

 The CPS Collective  Art Competition: “Art at The Castle” will come to a close, and the winners will be announced and celebrated. The selected piece will be proudly displayed on the walls of34 Church St & BCCL’s social media.

Community Living Ontario’s Month Long Hashtags # 

May 5th -We’re one of 124 Community Living Ontario member agencies taking part in #CLMonth2025 ! See what we and our fellow agencies are doing to recognize this occasion by searching the hashtag #AgenciesForInclusion and checking out this calendar of agency events: bit.ly/CL-Month-2025-events

May 12th-Families founded the Community Living movement on the ideal that every person deserves to belong in their community and make their own choices. For #CLMonth2025 show us how your family is continuing this legacy using the hashtag #FamiliesForInclusion

May 19th- Self-advocates are the driving force behind the Community Living movement. Their leadership and dedication light the path toward a more inclusive future for all of us. If you’re a self-advocate, use the hashtag #SelfAdvocatesForInclusion to share how you are advocating for inclusion. #CLMonth2025

May 26th- With #CLMonth2025 coming to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank support workers of all kinds for their dedication to our community. If you’re a support worker, use the hashtag #SupportWorkersForInclusion to share how you incorporate inclusion into your work

BCCL Burst Newsletter Spring Edition

As spring ushers in a season of renewal, it reflects the exciting initiatives taking
place at BCCL. We are particularly excited about the launch of the Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, which will foster meaningful discussions and
drive positive change across our community.


In February, we had the honour of celebrating both Black History Month and
Inclusive Education Month. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to
the BCCL Highlights Inclusive Education and Black History Month Videos, sharing
impactful messages.


Looking ahead, we are eager to engage in a variety of upcoming BCCL events,
including Community Living Month, which will bring BCCL together in new and
inspiring ways.
Wishing you all a safe, uplifting, and inspiring spring season.

BCCL Burst Newsletter Spring Edition

BCCL Newsletter Winter 2024

As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on the
remarkable year we’ve shared at Brampton Caledon Community Living. This year
has been filled with milestones, hard work, and accomplishments that beautifully
capture the heart and dedication of everyone at Brampton Caledon Community
Living. The holidays are a time to celebrate, connect, and show kindness to one another.
Let us embrace this season of giving and gratitude, cherishing the relationships
and moments that make our organization prosper.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful holiday season, and
a New Year filled with health and happiness.

Please click link below to download Newsletter

BCCL Newsletter Winter 2024

In the month of February, join us in championing Inclusive Education

This month, join BCCL in championing inclusive education. Inclusive classrooms not only support students with intellectual disabilities but also create richer learning experiences for all. When schools, parents, teachers, and students embrace inclusion, the entire community benefits.

At BCCL, our Service Coordinators and Early Childhood Education ( ECE) Resource Consultants promote inclusion by believing that every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive together.

Our ECE Resource Consultants:

  • Provide information and strategies to child care providers and families
  • Collaborate with child care providers to foster a positive learning experience for all children
  • Offer resources and support to families
  • Work together with child care providers to develop and implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs)
  • Partner with other professionals to ensure holistic support
  • Assist families with school transitions

Stay tuned this month as BCCL highlights the significance of Inclusive Education!

Links to Inclusive Education Resources:

If Inclusion Means Everyone, WHY NOT ME?

Inclusive Education – Inclusion Action In Ontario

Inclusive Education – Inclusion Action In Ontario What are examples of accommodations for students with disabilities? What does inclusive teaching look like? What does peer-to-peer support look like in the regular classroom?inclusionactionontario.ca

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

October 24th is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. Peel Region recognizes all EarlyON, and Peel Inclusion Resource Services ( PIRIS) and licensed child care professionals in Peel.  BCCL would like to recognize  BCCL’s  Early Childhood Resource Consultants and say thank you,  for supporting families to thrive and for supporting children to learn and grow in inclusive environments.  

https://peelregion.ca/about/news/thank-you-to-peels-early-childhood-professionals

Community Living Month

Did you know that there are 119 Community Living Ontario member agencies located across Ontario? This week all agencies are encouraged to join in and celebrate #CLMonth2024 by letting us know what #AuthenticInclusion looks like to you!

Please click on the link below to see what #AuthenticInclusion means to some of the wonderful people we support: https://www.wevideo.com/view/3414635961

Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign to recognize the accomplishments of the Community Living movement across Ontario. Join us in this month’s celebrations as we show why #AuthenticInclusion matters for people who have an intellectual disability and their families. 

April 30th Caledon Town Hall raised a Brampton Caledon Community Living Flag in support and Mayor Annette Groves alongside council members; Mario Russo, Cosimo Napoli and Doug Maskell, proclaimed full participation, inclusion and citizenship of people with an intellectual disability. 

 

May 1st City of Brampton’s Mayor Patrick Brown proclaimed May as Community Living Month in the city council meeting. Photo of BCCL members alongside Mayor Patrick Brown and Regional Councilors: Paul Vincente, Rod Power, Rowena Santos and Navjit Kaur Brar

 

May 2nd Brampton City Hall’s Clock Tower lit up in Blue and Green for the social media campaign #ShineALight. Look out for other monuments and landmarks across the GTA  for the month of May.  BCCL’s 34 Church St Administrative office will be #ShineALight all May long 

May 9th we encourage you to wear your Community Living colours( green and blue) and #TakeABreak with all of us. Every May thousands of Canadians come together to show their unwavering support for inclusion and belonging through the #ITookABreak2024 social media campaign started by Community Living Toronto. The BCCL Community Living Month Committee will be delivering KitKat chocolate bars to CLS, CPS and administrative offices and are encouraging everyone to take a break, take a selfie and share your photo with [email protected]

The Community Living Month Committee will also be asking our local community partners to celebrate with BCCL with our ‘Cookies N’ Community’ Campaign #CookiesN’Communty2024, a new campaign by BCCL to spread awareness and inclusion in our local communities of Brampton and Caledon.

Month Long Events to look out for:

If you are driving past Rose Garden Sqaure look up to the jumbotron where they will be displaying a BCCL created video titled, ‘What is Community Living?’

Brampton’s local recreation centers will be displaying celebration and awareness posters all month long

Caledon Library will be displaying celebration and awareness posters, and social media tags this month