News & Events
Diner’s Club July 2021
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. To kick off the 2021 summer we will be meeting outside at Lake Ontario Park Friday July 16th from 12 noon to 2pm. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing kdeacon@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club March 2021
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. We will be meeting at Smitty’s Wednesday March 17th at 5 pm. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing kdeacon@ilckingston.com.
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In Motion & Momentum+
Do you ever feel stuck? Do you feel like you’ve been moving in a direction that just isn’t right for you? Are you ready to try something new? Independent Living Centre Kingston is excited to launch a new group program built on experiential learning that provides opportunities for participants to reflect, experience success and connection, and enhance their confidence. In Motion & Momentum+ is about helping you to move in a way that feels good, tap into your full potential and create the life you want to live. The program has 3 parts: In Motion (3 days a week for 3 weeks) • Focus on who you are – your strengths and skills • Take charge and create a vision for your future Momentum (4 days a week for 4 weeks) • Continue to build on your vision for the future and take steps to make it a reality • Contribute in meaningful ways to your community in collaboration with others Momentum+ (1 day a week for 6 weeks) • Continue to build momentum towards achieving your goals • Move from planning the life you want to starting to live it For more information contact us today! Email us at […]
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Diner’s Club December 2020
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. We will be meeting at Swiss Chalet Tuesday December 15th at 5 pm. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing kdeacon@ilckingston.com.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3, 2020
On December 3, 2020, Independent Living Centre Kingston will be celebrating The International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This event is observed annually to promote the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities and to take action for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and development. The theme this year is “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”. On this day, we are reminded of our responsibility to better understand disability issues. We are also called to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in our communities.
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Diner’s Club November 2020
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. We will be meeting at Red Lobster Wednesday November 18th at 5 pm. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing kdeacon@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club October 2020
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. We will be meeting at Swiss Chalet Tuesday October 27th at 5 pm. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing kdeacon@ilckingston.com.
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Annual General Meeting
Independent Living Centre Kingston held it’s 2019-2020 AGM on September 24, 2020. Please read through the Annual General Report to learn more about the Centre, our programs and services, what all happened over the past year, and where we are headed for the future. Please follow the link below to access our full annual report ILCK Annual Report 2019-2020
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Online Silent Auction
https://www.32auctions.com/ilckingston Our Online Silent Auction is open from February 18th to March 27th! We have fantastic items including event tickets, restaurant gift cards, furniture, autographed memorabilia and so much more!
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Big Band Swing Dance and Silent Auction
Join us March 23 from 8-11pm for our Spring Swing Dance Party and Silent Auction! Proceeds go in support of ILCK!
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Soup Show Down
Soup Show Down Join us Wednesday September 20th 12pm – 1:20pm Homemade Soup & Bun – $5.00 Raffle Ticket Sales Starting September 20th until November 1st $2 each or 3 for $5 1st Prize Two tickets to a GO (Grand Onstage) show at the Grand Theatre & a $50 gift certificate for the Grizzly Grill (add logos) 2nd Prize Two Landmark Cinemas tickets & 2 medium popcorn (add logo) 3rd Prize A manicure at M.P. Nail (add logo) 50/50 Draw Ticket Sales Starting September 20th until November 1st $2 each or 3 for $5 All proceeds go to United Way
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Social Media Updates
The #GC has provided @CCRW with funding under the National Workplace Accessibility Stream of the Opportunities Fund, to help employers remove barriers to employment for persons with disabilities.
https://bit.ly/3d1AkhT #AccessibleCanada
If you were confirmed eligible for the one-time payment to persons with disabilities by November 25, 2020, you may receive your payment, starting on the week of January 18, 2021.
Please allow an extra 5 business days for processing or mail delivery.
International Day of People With Disabilities: Thinking outside the wheelchair
https://www.ilcwr.org/whats-new/international-day-people-disabilities-thinking-outside-wheelchair
Emergency Food and Meal Programs Available in Kingston and Frontenac
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