Respite Summer Camp
📅 July & August
🕘 Monday to Friday | 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Bryan’s Place
This camp offers a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children and adults with complex needs to learn, grow, and have fun throughout the summer.
Travel means something different to everyone. Whether you’ve been to new places, want to go someday, or just like learning about the world, this session is a chance to share, connect, and get inspired. Join us as we explore the fascinating corners of the globe that inspire and excite you. Participants are invited to send a photo of their favorite travel destination to the facilitators. During the session, the group will guess where the photo was taken and learn two unique facts about the location.
We’ll also share personal travel experiences, discuss what it means to be a tourist, and talk about any concerns or anxieties around traveling. This is a supportive space where members can exchange tips, insights, and encouragement—all guided by GCA Social Workers.
Please note: This session will focus on the joys and curiosities of travel, including language, culture, and personal interests. We will not be discussing political situations or global unrest.
Session for: Adults 16+
Date: Tuesday June 24th, 2025
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Location: On Zoom for Healthcare
Cost: Free
To Register Email: GCAConnects@autism.net and provide your full name, age, and the City you live in
We are currently recruiting for caregivers to join our upcoming virtual CAMH Caregiver Resource Group with Adult Neurodevelopmental Services. Our sessions occur on Wednesday afternoons (3:00 pm – 4:30 pm) from June 25, 2025 – July 23, 2025.
This five-week virtual group offers caregivers the opportunity to learn more about disability resources and caregiver supports in the community. The Caregiver Resource Group hosts a wide variety of educational presentations by external guest speakers and by ANS clinicians (Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Therapists). Caregivers will receive group consultative supports and guidance with resource navigation. This group provides caregivers with a safe and inclusive space to discuss topics such as burnout, self-care, and coping strategies.
Dates: Wednesday afternoons from June 25, 2025 – July 23, 2025
Location: Virtual WebEx meetings will be sent for each session once participants are registered
Schedule:
If caregivers would like to register for our next Caregiver Resource Group, feel free to contact Atif Khan at Atif.Khan@camh.ca
Day Services for individuals with age-related needs who also have physical and developmental disabilities
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm
Fully accessible, Fee range $600-1500/month
1428 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON (Danforth/Monarch Park)
Contact Rebecca Paterson for intake and inquiries at 416-691-6835, rpaterson@pegasustoronto.ca
WHEN: July 8 | 12pm – 1pm EST
Please join DSO Housing Navigators over lunch to preview a new housing and independent living e-learning video (module) on the topic of Social and Affordable Rental Housing.
This session will take place in a virtual format and is open to people with a developmental disability, their family members and/or support networks, as well as professionals in Ontario.
See the attached flyer for more details.
Questions? Olivia Thomas: dsohousing@dsoer.ca Alexandra Shannan: alexandra.shannan@surreyplace.ca
Access Travel Club is proud to be CANADIAN! Help us celebrate Canada Day as we meet and beat our arch rivals the Bronks Bombers.
WHEN: Tuesday July 1st, 2025 at 3 PM
WHERE: Rogers Centre: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J1
Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00
Registration Deadline: June 25th, 2025
ATC wants to take you out to the ballgame. Come watch the Boys of Summer our beloved Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees
Includes a game ticket in the 100-level accessible section, lunch and drink, plus lots of FUN and PRIZES.
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PRESENTERS: Cassondra Watkis, Community Support Worker, Lumenus
Lumenus’ skills building programs are no cost, 8-week sessions with a focus to empower and strengthen participants in targeted areas of their daily living. Registration, program suitability and detailed program content will be presented for both programs.
Lifeskills with Lumenus is focused on developing skills in the following areas: Community Skills, Healthy Relationships, Nutrition & Wellness and Cooking.
Independence with Lumenus is targeted to address areas of participant’s daily living including Employment Readiness, Cyber Safety and Financial Literacy.
Join this recreational program designed for adults ages 18-35 with developmental
disabilities and/or ASD. Each week, participants will explore a different sport in an
accessible, supportive environment, focusing on fun, skill-building, and confidence!
WHEN: July 8 – August 26, 2025 • 6:30 – 8:00 PM
WHEN: June 17 at 12PM EST
P4P is excited to invite you to our upcoming Lunch & Learn webcast where we offer a guided tour of the Planning Network. Many of you may be familiar with the Planning Network, but have you discovered the full range of resources, tools, and information available to you? Whether you’re new or just want to dig deeper, this webcast is for you!
Join us on Tuesday, June 17th at 12pm/EST as we walk you through the Planning Network to help you discover valuable information, tools, and resources you may have missed, which will support you in planning for the future.
This webcast will help you:
Register using the link below – we look forward to having you there!
We are excited to announce a new beginner program hosted by Jack of Sports (Jack of Sports – Swim to Shine)!
This great new program, Swim to Shine will introduce a swim pathway for children with intellectual disabilities that wish to learn how to swim and feel comfortable in the water! Whether the goal is water safety, fitness, or pursuing competitive opportunities within Special Olympics Ontario, Swim to Shine supports every child in rising to their full potential. Swim to Shine’s swim program is designed for children ages 2.75 in a safe environment at various locations throughout Toronto. The lessons are 55-minutes and run weekly lesson helping swimmers grow physically, emotionally, and socially at a pace that supports their unique needs. The program is available in very small group lessons along with the opportunity for semi-private or private lessons.
Location: St Patrick
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
7 Lessons
Location: Central Tech
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm or 1:00pm-2:00pm
7 Lessons
Location: Keele
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
7 Lessons
For more information or to register, please visit: https://www.jackofsports.com/programs/swim-lessons/Adaptive_Learning or call 416-489-4777.