Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Raising the flag in support of people with an intellectual disability: City of Toronto hosts Community Living Day

    TORONTO, May 20 /CNW/ - As part of a month long, province-wide
celebration advocating for the rights of people with an intellectual
disability, Community Living Toronto will be raising its flag at Nathan
Phillips Square.
    In addition to the flag-raising ceremony, Community Living Day in Toronto
will also include a dj set by an individual supported by Community Living
Toronto, an art show by people who have an intellectual disability, and a free
BBQ.
    For 60 years, Community Living Toronto has collaborated with the City of
Toronto to ensure a quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities
through employment support, education assistance and participation in the
community. During this partnership, Individuals who have an intellectual
disability have been give the choice to lead meaningful lives in their
community.

    Media are invited to attend:-------------------------------------------------------------------------
    WHAT :    Community Living Toronto Flag Raising Ceremony

    WHERE:    Nathan Phillips Square
              100 Queen Street West

    WHO:      Guest speakers:
              Adam Vaughan, City Councillor
              Rick Strutt, President, Community Living Toronto
              Diane Garrels-Munro, President, Community Living Ontario
              Sam McKhail, Self-Advocate Member
              Appearance by Toronto Raptors Mascot

    WHEN:     Wednesday, May 21, 2008
              12-2pm
              Flag raising ceremony starts at noon
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------For 60 years, Community Living Toronto has been a source of support for
thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families
searching for accessible and meaningful, community-based lifestyles. Our
mission, Community Living Toronto changes the lives of people with an
intellectual disability by giving them a voice and supporting their choices
where they live, learn, work, and play, reflects the organization's commitment
in ensuring each individual is a valued member of their community.

For further information: Karen Bell, Community Living Toronto, (416)
908-8306, [e-mail]; Karolina Kluska, Community Living Toronto, (647)
444-4077, [e-mail]