News & Events
Volunteer Week April 27 – May 3, 2025
Celebrating National Volunteer Week April 27 – May 3, 2025.
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Advancing the right to housing for people with disabilities
An information workshop hosted by the University of Guelph on how Ontario’s housing policies are failing to meet the needs of people with disabilities, and how women and gender-diverse people with disabilities are leading responses to these housing failures.
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Diner’s Club Spring & Summer 2025
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to network, share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Food Drive
ILC Kingston is looking to collect monetary and non-perishable food donations to help nourish individuals who are currently experiencing difficult times. Items can be dropped off or picked up. Please contact ILC Kingston if you have any questions.
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Community Lending Program
The Community Lending Program provides items such as walkers, wheelchairs, shower benches, and more, to individuals in need, free of charge. Contact ILC Kingston for more information. We are always looking for new donations as well, items like manual wheelchairs, walkers and ROHO cushions.
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Women’s Pre-Employment Program
The Women’s Pre-employment Program just launched in January 2025. The program is designed to assist women with disabilities as they work towards obtaining employment. The program will help women seek supports that address disability-specific barriers to obtaining employment, and who want to build their job search skills and network with employers in the Kingston area.
Diner’s Club Winter/Spring 2025
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to network, share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club Fall 2024
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to network, share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Drop-In Peer Group
Drop-In Peer Group is a perfect opportunity to meet, mingle and network with others. Drop-In meets every Wednesday from 11:30am – 1:30pm at ILCK. Activities include movies, art, bingo, games, gardening and much more.
Mindful Mondays
Join ILC Kingston for meditation and adaptive yoga online (perfect for beginners and for all abilities). Every Monday 11:30am – 12:30pm.
Diner’s Club Summer 2024
The Diner’s Club Peer Group meets every month at local accessible restaurants for dinner. This club gives people with disabilities a chance to network, share life experiences and enjoy various cuisines. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club Winter 2024
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. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club December 12, 2023
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. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Beauty Raffle Basket
Help us support the United Way by purchasing tickets on our Beauty Basket. There are lots of goodies included. Please contact the Centre for tickets at 613-542-8353.
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Workout Raffle Basket
Help us support the United Way by purchasing tickets on our Workout Raffle Basket. There are lots of goodies included. Please contact the Centre for tickets at 613-542-8353.
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Wine & Dine Raffle Basket
Help us support the United Way by purchasing tickets on our Wine & Dine Basket. There are lots of goodies included. Please contact the centre for tickets at 613-542-8353.
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Diner’s Club Summer & Fall
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. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Women’s Group Garden Party
Learn some gardening tips, create your own personal planter of herbs and vegetables then bring home your masterpiece.
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Women’s Peer Group
Women’s Peer Group will be taking place June 27, 2023. This group meets monthly with different activities and topics for each session. Personal development topics include healthy cooking on a budget, art and self exploration, mindful meditation and yoga, and skills and confidence building activities to name a few. If you or anyone that you know would be interested, please contact 613-542-8353 or info@ilckingston.com
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National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st
On June 21, we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day. During this day, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples across Canada. Events will be taking place across Canada. Check for events in your community to join in the celebrations.
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Independent Living Across Canada Day
June 5th was a success as we celebrated Independent Living Across Canada Day. The achievements, benefits, challenges and countless successes were highlighted everywhere. The Independent Living lifestyle and philosophy are shaping a better future for us all!
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Diner’s Club Spring & Summer 2023
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. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club March 21st
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. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Afternoon Paint Party
ILC Kingston is hosting an afternoon paint party Wednesday March 15 from 1pm – 2:30pm. To register please call Natalie at 613-542-8353 or email ndupuis@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club January 17 2023
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Bagged Lunches
Independent Living Centre Kingston is partnering with students at St. Paul Catholic School to handout bagged lunches! First come first served. Thursday, December 8, 2022, starts at 11:00 am. Location: 540 Montreal Street We look forward to seeing you!
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Community Lending Program
Independent Living Centre Kingston would like to introduce its newest service, the Community Lending Program. This program provides a range of assistive devices free of charge to those in need. Items available include canes, wheelchairs, and walkers, among other items. Items will be subject to availability. The length of time an item can be loaned out will be determined on an individual basis. Please contact the Centre at 613-542-8353 for more information.
FLASH Silent Auction for United Way
FLASH Silent Auction for the United Way! Independent Living Centre Kingston is having a Flash Silent Auction event for two tickets to the Kingston Grand Theatre. Submit your bids to Natalie at ndupuis@ilckingston.com or 613-542-8353 by Sunday November 27th for your chance to win!
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Diner’s Club Fall/Winter 2022
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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The Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey
Your Experience Matters: The Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey in English, ASL, French and LSQ, is an accessible survey used by Independent Living Canada in order to collect feedback from a broad range of Canadians with disabilities, both visible and invisible. While the Bridging the Gap project has primarily focused up until now on those with disabilities who live at the “margins of the margins” – the unhoused, new immigrants and refugees, and more – the survey aims to cast a wider net. Your participation can help ensure that policies, programs and services as part of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan are designed based on the most accurate information possible to reflect the challenges, experiences and issues facing persons with disabilities. With your help, we can shape Canada’s first-ever Disability Inclusion Action Plan! Canadians can access and complete the survey anonymously online by November 14, 2022. The survey can also be completed by phone: 1-800-567-2873 x5381 or by videos which can be submitted to: diapproject@gmail.com Link to the English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DIAP-EN-ASL Votre expérience fait la différence : Le sondage sur le plan d’action pour l’inclusion des personnes handicapées en anglais, ASL, français et LSQ, est un sondage accessible afin de […]
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IDEAL COOKING Raffle Basket
Independent Living Centre Kingston’s United Way Fundraiser IDEAL COOKING Raffle Basket Items included; 8” Ceramic Square Baker Gotham Pancake Maker Mindfulness Mug Kit Hot Dog Steamer
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GARDINER’S DREAM Raffle Basket
Black and Decker deluxe garden hose 5-piece garden too set Jax mini earphones Misfit Ray fitness tracker and sleep monitor Hang Loose Hammock (full size)
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Diner’s Club October 18 2022
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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ILC Kingston’s 2022 United Way Campaign
Help support our 2022 United Way Campaign Halloween 50/50 draw! Buy a playing card for only $2.00 each for your chance to take home the jackpot. Contact the Centre for more details at 613-542-8353.
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Diner’s Club September 13th
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club August 15th
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club July 18th
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples across Canada.
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Disability Related Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccines
ILCanada Day COVID-19 Survey – Press Release – English or Vaccine Report – FINAL – June 4 2022 English
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National AccessAbility Week May 29 – June 4, 2022
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), held from May 29 to June 4, 2022, is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promote efforts to increase accessibility and inclusion in Canada.
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Diner’s Club June 14th
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Free Community Sharing Corner
Independent Living Centre Kingston is excited to announce our community sharing corner. Here you will find toiletry items and sanitary products for everyday living.
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Food Stand
Independent Living Centre Kingston is excited to announce that we now have a food stand offering free food options for those in need.
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Diner’s Club May 17, 2022
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club April 13 2022
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club March 15 2022
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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club December 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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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ILCK Annual General Report 2020-2021
ILCK Annual General Report 2020-2021 Click Here To Download PDF Version
Diner’s Club Fall 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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we are resuming our monthly Diner’s Club events. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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Diner’s Club August 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. With indoor dining now an option, and restaurant capacities increasing we will be meeting indoors at Raxx Bar & Grill on August 17th from 5 to 7pm. Please RSVP by calling 613-542-8353 or emailing neil@ilckingston.com.
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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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