CILLI: Canadian Inclusive Lives Learning Initiative, is a one of a kind learning program for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.  The program is made to teach, support and inspire people to build their own skills and vision for having and inclusive life. It is based on the ideas of human rights, inclusion and innovation.

CILLI will adopt a blended approach to learning; using both in-person and online delivery methods.  The specific content will include topics such as: community connections, person centered planning, supported decision making, employment, creating homes, transitions, financial literacy, lifelong learning; advocacy. 

CILLI aims to support participants to:

• plan a good life in the community for themselves or their family member;
• understand a range of innovative and sustainable options for support in their community;
• develop skills and knowledge in effective negotiating for themselves or their family member;
• develop skills in navigating systems;
• develop advocacy and leadership skills.