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Join us for a spin on traditional speed dating

WHEN: April 27 | 3pm – 6pm

The Wagner Green Centre for Access and Inclusion is hosting a fun and friendly
‘speed dating’ event for adults (aged 21-35) with developmental disabilities and/or
autism. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and make
connections in a relaxed and supportive environment.

This event invites singles (aged 21-35) with ASD and/or developmental disabilities to form new connections through this ‘spin on speed dating’ event!

Over the course of the event, attendees will have the chance to speak with each other one on one and see what kind of connection they have. Everyone will be given a dating card to track who they speak to. After each conversation, attendees will check off one of the following options:

  • Romantic – you would be interested in going out on a date with this person
  • Friends – you would be interested in meeting up as friends
  • No Thank You – you aren’t interested in connecting with this person again

After the ‘speed dating’ part of the event, attendees will have time to mix and mingle with each other. Refreshments will be provided.

At the end of the event, all dating cards will be collected, and matches will be determined. If you get a match (both people are interested in connecting again), you will be contacted with more information about how to reconnect with your match(es).

See flyer for more details

Register now

RiseAbility

An innovative 1-year program designed to empower individuals with developmental disabilities by developing employability and independent living skills.

What We Offer 

  • Warm, welcoming and inclusive environment
  • Professional assessments to track progress
  • Education on employer expectations and workplace practices
  • Hands-on workplace simulations and volunteer opportunities
  • Guidance from experienced professionals

Learn more at  www.jvstoronto.org/riseability 

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Sex Education as Harm Reduction for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Sex Education as Harm Redusction for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Play video

PRESENTER: Spencer Marley, BSW, Transitional Support Worker, Griffin Community Support Network, Transitional Support Services (Adult) 

Join us for a presentation and open forum discussion on the ways that sexual health education for adults with developmental disabilities can act as a form of harm reduction for sexual abuse. Learn about statistics, legal/ethical obligations for service providers, how we can overcome our own biases to provide the most appropriate care for service users, and more!

Download the presentation

Recorded at The Shared Learning Forum – February 28, 2025

Steps to Building Stronger Relationships [online]

Join a group of peers and learn about friends, discover what you are looking for in a friend, and practice your skills at making & keeping friends. 

The Relationship Group is for self advocates with a Developmental disability to build safe and strong relationships. We work on safety, respect and self esteem. 

This group is for anyone who:

  • Is interested in learning about healthy relationships.
  • Wants to listen and share their relationship experiences.
  • Is looking to meet up with peers.
  • Is able to attend all meeting dates
  • Is 18 years or older.

When: Wednesday March 31 & April 7 from 3:30pm – 5pm

Please note a zoom link will be sent prior to each session. 

If you are interested in registering, please contact one of the following.

Linda Ger Walters: lingerwalters@gmail.com, Jason Maher: jmaher@connectability.ca,
Relationship Group: relationship.group.toronto@gmail.com

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Community Engagement Speaker Series: The Ontario Caregiver organization [online]

WHEN: April 9, 2025 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Katie MacDonald is a lived-experience caregiver who is passionate about helping others get connected to valuable support throughout their caregiving journey. In her role as Regional Lead for the Ontario Caregiver Organization, she collaborates with local communities and organizations to share information and referrals to OCO’s suite of resources, programs and services for both caregivers and care providers.

Katie will share information for Working Caregivers – Balancing Work & Care

This presentation explores helpful strategies and resources for balancing work /employment and caregiving, including identifying their own needs, effectively communicating with employers, and accessing supports and benefits that may be available to them.

To register for this free webinar, please e-mail: tom.gaspar@cltoronto.ca

Community Engagement Speaker Series: TTC

TTC Play video

This month, we are pleased to announce an insightful session from the TTC to speak on various transit topics including : Wheel-Trans, Presto and fares, as well as the TTC Travel Training program.

The TTC provides safe and reliable transportation options for persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities.

Musical Theatre Program

An accessible and creative musical theatre program for young adults with developmental disabilities and/or ASD. Our instructor will work with participants to learn classic and contemporary musical theatre numbers, with a showcase at the end of the program.

WHEN: Sunday afternoons – March 16 – May 25, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Miles Nadel JCC – 750 Spadina Ave. (at Bloor)

See flyer for more details

Register now

Respecting Rights Quarterly Meeting

Respecting Rights is hosting our quarterly self-advocates meeting on Friday March 21st, 2025 at 2:00pm.

An ARCH lawyer and law student will be joining Respecting Rights to present on the Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Come learn about the AODA and let’s talk about why it is so important that Ontario be accessible for everyone.

To register, email Jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca

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