In this episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds speaks with Madeleine Larby about her journey to independence and the vital role Community Living Mississauga's Choices for Inclusive Living Program has played in supporting her and her brother.

Madeleine reflects on the challenges they faced before finding the program and how its person-centered approach—focused on their unique strengths, needs, and goals—helped them build a stable, independent life.

She shares how this support not only provided practical resources but also fostered a sense of community and belonging. Join us to learn more about Madeleine’s inspiring story and how Community Living Mississauga is empowering individuals and transforming lives through inclusive support.

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Happy Holidays from all of use at Community Living Mississauga!

As we wrap up another year, we want to take a moment to thank both our guests, and our audience, for being part of the Community Living Out Loud podcast. 

We've had some amazing conversations, from the role of Early Childhood Education and Parent Connection Help Groups, to exploring the many of the services offered by Community Living Mississauga, including their new Choices for Inclusive Living Program. 

We’re excited to bring you more interviews and stories in 2025 as we continue celebrate the lives of people who have intellectual disabilities.

Let’s get loud over the holidays – together!

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In this episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds chats with Steve Zomolsky-Shupak, Manager of Service Coordination and Administrative Services at Community Living Mississauga, about the crucial role service coordination and administrative services plays in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Steve discusses the goal-oriented and family-directed nature of these services, the different levels of support available, and the challenges faced by families in accessing resources. From crisis support to resource coordination, join us find out how families are getting the help they need in Mississauga.

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If you'd like more information on either of these programs or any other services Community Living Mississauga provides, please contact:

Head office (905) 542-2694 

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Independence: the ability to live life without undue influence, make personal decisions, and even make mistakes. This is a fundamental right for everyone, including those with intellectual disabilities.

In this episode of Community Living Out Loud. Host Peter Reynolds is joined by Diana Lopez and Lorraine Montgomery of Community Living Mississauga to discuss the importance of independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities and explore two new innovative programs: Choices for Inclusive Living and Living the Dream.

If you'd like more information on either of these programs or any other services Community Living Mississauga provides, please contact: 

Community Living Mississauga (Head office)
(905) 542-2694

Choices for Independent Living
Lorraine Montgomery [email protected]

Living the Dream
Diana Lopez: [email protected]

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Caring for a loved one with an intellectual disability can present a wide array of challenges, from accessing government resources to navigating the complex worlds of education, housing and employment. It can be overwhelming. Where does someone even begin? 

In this episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds is joined by Chris Beesley, CEO of Community Living Ontario and Don Osmond, a long-time member of the Parent Connection Help Group, to discuss these challenges and what community resources are available to help families. 

The Parent Connection Help Group is a parent-run resource and provides a platform for sharing experiences and resources among families. The episode highlights the importance of building supportive communities beyond traditional support models to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Useful links:

https://communitylivingontario.ca/who-we-are/members/

https://www.dsontario.ca/

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All children deserve the opportunity to play, grow, and learn alongside their peers in a supportive and inclusive environment. It not only benefits children with special needs but helps foster a community that reflects the diversity of society.

In today's episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds and guests Lisa Fantauzzi and Maria Jarmillo discuss the work of Community Living Mississauga's Early Childhood Education Resource Services Team, which supports children with intellectual disabilities in local childcare centers.

Lisa and Maria share their experiences with the program, including success stories, the challenges of growing caseloads and what keeps them motivated every day.

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The opportunity for meaningful social, recreational and leisure activities is important in anyone's life. But perhaps more important, is the ability for people to choose those activities themselves.

In this episode of Community Living Out Loud, host Peter Reynolds speaks with Steve Farstad, Day Support Manager at Community Living Mississauga, about the organization's "Base Sites", which provides these opportunities both on-site and in the community.

Together they discuss eligibility, activities, costs, and the importance of community inclusion for the people they support. Tune in to learn more about this amazing program and the value of empowering people with intellectual disabilities to make their own choices.

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Happy Holidays from all of us at Community Living Out Loud! We can't thank you enough for supporting our podcast, and we look forward to bringing you more interviews and stories next year as we continue to celebrate the lives of people who have an intellectual disability.

Let's get loud over the holidays - together. 

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Some people work to live, others live to work. But what could be better than doing a job that you love for a cause you believe in? In this episode, host Peter Reynolds is joined by Noor Mufti, Director of People and Culture at Community Living Mississauga to discuss the organization's work and the employees who contribute to its success. Noor also explains his role in ensuring a stable and skilled workforce and creating an environment that allows for professional growth and advancement. He also addresses the agency's ability to meet the growing demand for programs and services for people who have intellectual disabilities, and the need for funding to support staffing and competitive wages.

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