Nelson Raposo started volunteering at Community Living Toronto in 2000, with his first role being in the Youth2Work program and currently providing computer service in IT. In his 17-year involvement with Community Living Toronto, he has worked at Foster Parents Plan, The Coffee Den at 20 Spadina, TD Bank, and Staples. He has served on the Self-Advocates Council since 2002, Chairing the Council from 2002-2003. His advocacy visits in the community have included the Ontario Parliament and Toronto City Hall. He has been elected by the Self-Advocates Counsel to serve on the Community Living Toronto Board of Directors and has been a member since 2017.