Disability Community Circle
A collaborative space for professionals supporting the disability and neurodivergent communities.
The Disability Community Circle is a monthly FREE virtual gathering for organizations, companies, nonprofits, community partners, and providers who work with, support, or are alongside, the disability and neurodivergent communities.
Whether your focus is education, employment, healthcare, social services, advocacy, accessibility, recreation, or community development, this Circle is designed to help you stay connected, informed, and supported in the work you do.
This Circle is designed to help you expand your network, stay informed, learn from others, and gain clarity about the programs and services available across the community. When we understand each other’s work, we can better support individuals and families who rely on us.
This is a space where collaboration thrives, silos disappear, and professionals can learn from one another in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Who the Disability Community Circle Is For
The DCC is open to professionals and organizations who:
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Serve or support individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence
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Want to expand their network and build mutually supportive partnerships
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Want to learn about the services, programs, and specialties offered across the sector
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Believe in inclusive, community-centred approaches
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Are seeking cross-sector collaboration and smoother referral pathways
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Want to stay aware of what’s happening across their community and beyond
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Value accessible, judgment-free spaces to learn and share
This includes (but isn’t limited to):
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Disability and neurodiversity service providers
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Nonprofits & charities
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Healthcare and allied health providers
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Educators & early childhood programs
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Community support workers
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Employers & HR professionals
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Municipal staff & program coordinators
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Entrepreneurs and consultants supporting the disability/neurodivergent space
If your work intersects with disability or neurodiversity in any way, this Circle is for you.
Why Join the Disability Community Circle?
Expand your professional network
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Meet others doing similar or complementary work and build supportive relationships.
Understand who does what in your community
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Learn about the specialties, programs, and strengths of each organization so you know exactly who to refer to based on a client or family’s needs.
Streamline referrals
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With a clearer picture of the community, you’ll be able to confidently direct families, clients, or participants to the right supports — faster and with less guesswork.
Reduce duplication of services
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By sharing what everyone is offering and specializes in, we build a more coordinated community where resources go further.
Learn from each other
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Gain insights, practical strategies, and lived experience from professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities in this work.
Share resources & upcoming opportunities
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Promote programs, events, job postings, service updates, or partnership opportunities.
Join a supportive, inclusive professional space
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This is a welcoming, neurodiversity-affirming community where every contribution matters.
What people are saying about the Circle
Nice to hear about the different services in Hamilton as I am less familiar with the area.
Sarah Elkami Trdina,
Always Connected Treatment Network,
Hamilton & Mississauga, ON
Learning about the sheer variety of (semi-)local services for neurodivergent and disabled people! Having the opportunity to learn about and gain contacts for different services will help my work and benefits me as a neurodivergent person.
Anonymous
December 2025 Circle Attendee,
Hamilton, ON
Loved the variety of connections!
Willowbridge Community Services
Hamilton & Brantford, ON
It was great to learn about new organizations that I haven't heard of that might be beneficial to our population
Anonymous
December 2025 Circle Attendee,
Burlington, ON
Meet the Disability Community Circle Facilitator
Disability Community Circle Members
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