ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Community Chats, David Lepofsky, Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Alliance, joins Brad Saunders, CEO of Community Living Toronto, for the first conversation in our new Belonging series. This six-episode series is part of our #WeAllBelong campaign celebrations for Community Living Month.
David shares his reflections on what belonging means through lived experience, advocacy, and decades of work advancing disability rights in Canada. He talks about the importance of inclusion in schools, the evolution of disability rights under the Charter, and why real progress depends not only on legislation, but on action and accountability in everyday systems. From personal stories to landmark advocacy moments, David explores how belonging is built intentionally, and not by chance.
Tune in for an insightful conversation about belonging, advocacy, and what it takes to build communities where everyone is seen, valued, and able to fully participate.
TRANSCRIPT 🔗
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Welcome to season four of Community Chats and to our special belonging series, where we're going to take the next six episodes through May, June, and July and really dive into what belonging means to many of the people that are connected with our community.
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As part of Community Living Month and our We All Belong campaign, we'll be speaking with guests from across the community about experiences, relationships, and the moments tha…
