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Stories

Living with Disability: What Unlocked Your World?

Living with Disability: What Unlocked Your World?

Living with Disability: What Unlocked Your World?

This CBC Ontario Today episode showcases prodigy jazz pianist Matt Savage, who could not stand music as a toddler.

Because of this autism, Matt spent a lot of time in his room.

Therapy and music unlocked his world.

What unlocked yours?

Click here to view the episode

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A Life’s Journey

A Life’s Journey: Learn about how Independent Facilitation can support people in building relationships and community in Sean’s story.

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Other Publications

August 10th, 2022
Belonging Matters Tip Sheets The series of tip sheets below from Belonging Matters offer many id[...]
A Message From The Ontario Independent Facilitation Network – Fall 2019 Newsletter

A Message From The Ontario Independent Facilitation Network – Fall 2019 Newsletter

November 8th, 2019
Dear OIFN community, We know it's been a while since you've heard from us. We remain passionate [...]
Enhancing Belonging: A Guidebook for Individuals, Organizations, and Communities

Enhancing Belonging: A Guidebook for Individuals, Organizations, and Communities

January 10th, 2018
Enhancing Belonging: A Guidebook for Individuals, Organizations and Communities by The New Story Gr[...]

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28may10:00 am- 2:00 pmOIFN Reconvening on Fertile GroundNourishing Ideas for Growth & Collaborative Change - AN IN-PERSON GATHERING

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OIFN Reconvening on Fertile Ground Nourishing Ideas for Growth & Collaborative Change - AN IN-PERSON GATHERING

Event Details

OIFN Reconvening on Fertile Ground

Nourishing Ideas for Growth & Collaborative Change – AN IN-PERSON GATHERING

In October 2024, we were thrilled to host OIFN’s first in-person event in several years!

We are inspired by the response and ideas that emerged for telling our shared stories and moving forward together with meaningful actions for change.

Please join us as we continue to build momentum together and dialogue further about possibilities and opportunities for our Community of Practice to work together and bring our shared values to life in the current landscape.

OIFN is committed to cultivating spaces that are welcoming and inclusive of self-advocates, people who receive some support, family members, loved ones, independent facilitators, and supportive allies.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

10:00am – 2:00pm

*informal social/networking time to follow

WHERE:

Hilton Toronto Airport

5875 Airport Rd,

Mississauga, ON, L4V 1N1

(Discounted hotel parking available for $20.00)

 

COST:

People, families & facilitators:
$50.00*
(Passport funding can be used to cover registrations for people & families)

Organizations & allies:
$100.00*

*includes lunch
*Some bursaries for people and family members/loved ones available.

To be considered for a bursary, please select “Bursary Request” on the registration page.

OIFN will follow up with you to confirm approval of your request, based on available support.

If you need assistance to register, please contact Bill Rollo, OIFN Community of Practice Coordinator at brollo@oifn.ca or 519-966-8094, Ext. 6

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVENT FLYER

 

 

Time

(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Location

Hilton Toronto Airport

5875 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1N1

Organizer

Ontario Independent Facilitation Network

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