Centre for Independent Living in Toronto

CILT’s Diners Club has been enjoying the cuisines of various restaurants since the spring of 1990.

In keeping with the Independent Living model, the Diners Club is consumer driven. This means that the members choose the restaurants they want to attend, host an event, and rate the restaurants for their level of accessibility and service. We meet once a month, at an affordable and accessible restaurant. It’s a great opportunity to meet others, while enjoying the various cuisines in and around the city of Toronto.

Attendant care is provided if requested.

Costs for meals and transportation are the sole responsibility of the consumer.

How do I host an event?

Choose a restaurant that you know to be accessible.
Decide on a date and time that you would like the Diner’s Club to join you at the restaurant.
Provide the Peer Support Coordinator with the details, including address and main intersection of the restaurant, and the average price range for a meal (i.e. $10-20)
Firm up the reservations with the restaurant closer to the date

What is the Accessible Restaurant Directory?

The Diner’s Club has compiled a directory to provide consumers with disabilities with options for dining out at wheelchair accessible restaurants in the General Toronto Area. Each restaurant listed has been attended by the Diner’s Club and rated for its level of accessibility.

The directory is available at a cost of $5 a copy. Please contact Nancy at 416-599-2458 ext 227 for purchasing a copy.

Visit the contact information page in order to contact us about becoming a member of the Diners Club.

Diner’s Club Responsibilities of a Host

A Diner’s Club Host is Responsible for:

1. Choosing an accessible restaurant.

2. Calling the restaurant to find out:

   (a) If it is accessible; do they have any steps to get in?
   (b) Is there an accessible washroom; are there grab bars?
   (c) What kind of food do they serve?
   (d) What is the price range of their meals?
   (e) What are their busiest nights?
   (f) Would they be able to accommodate a large group of people in wheelchairs, say 10-15 people?
   (g) How far in advance do you have to call to make a reservation?
   (h) Their address and closest main intersection.

3. Choosing a date and time for the event.

4. Making the reservations with the restaurant.

5. Ensuring that everything goes smoothly at the restaurant.

*** It is the responsibility of the host to call the Peer Support Coordinator to inquire about the number of people that will be attending the event in time to make the reservations with the restaurant. ***

If you would be interested in hosting a Diner’s Club event, please call Nancy. All hosts will have the support of CILT’s Peer Support Coordinator.

Upcoming Diner's Club Events

March 23, 2011 Diner's Club has been CANCELLED

April 2011

Hot House Cafe
35 Church Street (Church & Front)
Italian
$10.00-$30.00
HOSTED BY: DON BARRIE
RSVP by March 31, 2011

MAY 2011

Spring Rolls
45 Eglinton Avenue East (Yonge & Eglinton)
Chinese & Thai
$5.00-$20.00
HOSTED BY: ROBERT BRETT
RSVP by May 9, 2011

JUNE 2011

Red Lobster
20 Dundas Street West
Steak and Seafood
$15.00-$30.00
HOSTED BY: JOHN GRECO
RSVP by June 15, 2011

Diner’s Club for People with Physical Disabilities Living in the Peel Region.

The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) would like to start up a Diner’s Club for people with physical disabilities living in the Peel Region. If interested please call Nancy Barry at (416) 599-2458 ext 227, TTY (416) 599 5077 or email to peers@cilt.ca