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PRESENTATION BY THE COMMUNITY WHOLENESS CENTRE REGARDING INDEPENDENT LIVING CANADA
Y. Gallo, Executive Director of the Community Wholeness Centre (CWC) provided a presentation regarding Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT). Ms. Gallo introduced Allistair Mills, Chair of the Community Wholeness Centre Board and members of the Community Wholeness Centre.
Ms. Gallo discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• An overview of the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT);
• A description of Independent Living Canada;
• The early guiding principles of Independent Living;
• The current guiding principles of Independent Living in Canada, individual or organization levels; and
• The background of the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT).
In closing, Ms. Gallo discussed the gap in Independent Living Services between Toronto and Collingwood. Ms. Gallo noted that the Community Wholeness Centre (CWC) is interested in becoming an accredited member of the Independent Living Agency but are required to meet certain criteria. Ms. Gallo has requested the support from the Committee for their initiative.
The Committee asked numerous questions of the presenter and received responses from Ms. Gallo and Mr. Mills. The Committee chose to discuss further at a future meeting when the Community Wholeness Centre provides additional information.