On March 10th, ITSI headed down to Toronto to participate in the Inclusion Symposium, and it was a great way to start our 2026.
We loved connecting with fellow service workers who stopped by to chat, grab a fidget spinner, and talk about the communities we support. Those moments of shared experience are always the most energizing.
We were especially moved by the speakers. Lena Recollet reminded us of the power of storytelling and spoken word, and how Indigenous voices, culture, and lived experience carry knowledge that deserves to be centred and heard. We were also inspired by Maayan Ziv’s work as an accessibility advocate and by Andrew Gurza’s advocacy for disability awareness. Kayla couldn’t stop raving about their book, which is now officially a must-read for the ITSI Book Club.
We’re already looking forward to next year and to continuing to show up for spaces like this. Inclusion is not just a value for us. It remains a lynchpin of the work we do at ITSI every day.