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Hi Shania,
I am assuming that you have already checked out the Community Participation Supports listing in the adult section of the ConnectABILITY.ca website…if you haven’t, please check it out as there are 87 programs listed in this section…many geared to individuals with ASD in the Scarborough area of Toronto. Some of the programs are day supports, not just programs that run for a few hours on specific days of the week.
You say you have passport funding for your daughter, with this funding you do have the option of having a Passport Consultation with a Passport Facilitator from Community Living Toronto. Facilitators meet with families to discuss their options. CL Toronto facilitators do not perform the same function as those who work for Family Services Toronto that administrate Passport funding. The staff from CL Toronto meet with families to discuss what type of supports/services they want for their family member and provide information on what CL Toronto has to offer and my also tell you about other programs known to them that are run by other organizations. To set up a Passport Consultation with a CL Toronto Passport Facilitator call the Information and Membership line at 647-426-3220. The operator there will take your information and forward your request. Within a few business days you should receive a call from a Passport Facilitator to set up a meeting for a mutually agreed upon time and place.
I hope this information helps.
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Re: Respite in North York, Community Living Toronto has an adult respite home near Dufferin and Wilson, Gilley. It operates the same as MacMillan in Scarborough. You can contact Gilley for a tour by calling 647-729-0645.You might also check Respiteservices.com for more options in NY. You can also learn more about respite options by attending our Family Information Session on Wednesday April 29th, 7 – 9, at 1122 Finch Avenue West, Unit 16.
There will be a representative from respiteservices.com presenting that evening presenting. We are also having a presentation about Passport, and Community Participation supports that evening. To register, call Wendy Dyke at 647-729-3627 or email wdyke@cltoronto.ca
I sent out your question to my contacts and one responded with the following suggestion.
‘My suggestion is to try Independent Learning Centre, TVO, http://about.tvo.org/who-we-are/jobs-at-tvo/independent-learning-centre
I hope you will find all the responses helpful.Hi
I was asked if I knew of a parent support group in the Yonge and Sheppard area of Toronto the other day. Unfortunately, I was unable to help with this inquiry. Does anyone know of a support group that meets regularly in this area? Wendy
Starting April 2nd, North York Council is running a TTC Readiness Program for individual 18 plus who have an intellectual disability. This is an introductor course and while it will not result in participants being able to use TTC without support, it is a starting point for introducing individuals to TTC, public and pedstrian safety. It runs evenings at the North York Employment Training site, from 6 to 9 pm. There are 6 Wednesday evenings of in class instruction and 2 Saturday afternoon in-field group sessions.
For more information about the program and for an application contact Wendy at wdyke@cltoronto.caThe North York Cooking classes are open to anyone regardless of what region they live in. The classes are starting again on Wednesday April 2nd for 8 weeks of classes. The class is very hands on. Participants need to have a goal of independently living and have support to use the skills learned in class at home. Classes take place at the NY Employment Training Services site, evenings from 4:30 to 7:30.
For more information and application contact Wendy at wdyke@cltoronto.ca.Hey Frances, thanks for taking on this survey. The results were very interesting and will align nicely with helping membership with moving forward on their goals and work plan. I too will share results with North York Council.
As per Felicita’s notation, North York Council sponsors activities such as Sibshops, Dances, Jumpstart Literacy (note, there are currently 7 spaces open in this program – contact Matt at the North York office 416-225-7166 for more information) and cooking classes. Cooking classes will be starting up again the beginning of April. I am the contact for this class and can be reached through the North York office number.