INTERACTIVE SOCIAL GROUPS
DATES: March 10 – 14, 2025
HOURS: MONDAY- FRIDAY 9AM- 3PM
EXTENDED HOURS AVAILABLE
Spring Break
Virtual Mindfulness Opportunities
Mindfulness programs, designed for healthcare leaders, caregivers, and frontline professionals. These free programs, led by mindfulness expert Sue Hutton, aim to help participants reduce stress and enhance well-being.
- Mindfulness for Leadership & Frontline Professionals: 6-week sessions starting in February, May, and October.
- Mindfulness for Family Caregivers: 6-week sessions starting in January, May, and October.
- Mindfulness in 30: 4-week sessions in March, September, and November.
Mindfulness for Leadership & Frontline Professionals
6-week sessions starting in February, May, and October.
See flyer for more details
Mindfulness for Family Caregivers
6-week sessions starting in January, May, and October.
See flyer for more details
Mindfulness in 30
4-week sessions in March, September, and November.
See flyer for more details
Youth Alliance for Intersectional Justice
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Each month, CLTO’s Community Engagement Speaker Series highlights different topics of interest, providing education and information to individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, and the community at large.
This month, we are pleased to announce an insightful session from Youth Alliance Intersectional Justice. A black youth-led collective of racialized neurodiverse youth, adults and alies, in Ubuntu an understanding of our connectedness
Intro to the RDSP
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Intro to the RDSP webcasts!
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a made-in-Canada, long-term savings plan designed specifically for people with disabilities. Whether you recently opened an RDSP or are thinking of starting one, P4P’s Introduction to the RDSP webcast is a great place to learn more. Join us for one of our winter sessions below to gain valuable insights and guidance.
What’s in it for you:
- An understanding of how you could receive up to $90,000 from the federal government in bonds and grants
- Insights on opening an RDSP, withdrawals and taxation
- Knowledge of the latest updates and changes to the RDSP
- Tips & advice on free resources to consult for additional information
Upcoming Webcast Dates:
- Thursday, January 16 at 2pm: REGISTER HERE
- Monday, February 24 at 1pm: REGISTER HERE
- Thursday, March 20 at 3pm: REGISTER HERE
For more information about the RDSP be sure to check
out the RDSP resources on the Planning Network.
Holland Bloorview’s Annual Recreation and Life Skills Fair
For children, youth and young adults with a disability and their families
WHEN: Saturday January 25th, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
- Learn about recreation, respite and life skills programs across the GTA.
- Talk to representatives from community programs.
- Find the right program to fit you or your family member’s needs.
- Connect with Holland Bloorview family leaders and mentors
- Register for summer and seasonal services.
Information Booths 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
- Holland Bloorview Transitions, Recreation, Life Skills, Music, Arts and Respite
- Inclusive and specialized community programs
- Summer and seasonal camps
- Community respite services
Looking for more resources: HollandBloorview.ca/infofair
For those who cannot attend the fair in-person, please visit link above to see all Fair exhibitors and additional community resources profiles and contacts.
For more information:
Contact us at (416) 425-6220 ext. 6047 or recreationrespitefair@hollandbloorview.ca
Please note Childcare is not available, children are welcome to attend with caregivers. Metered parking is available. Tim Horton’s cafe is on site.
The Power of Relationships: Strengthening Your Support Network as a Family Caregiver
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Relationships are key to a long, healthy and fulfilling life – for you and your family members! Co-hosted by Ontario Caregiver Association’s Katie Muirhead and Microboards Ontario Board Director Alice Mainland, this workshop will provide tips, strategies and real life experience about building relationships that last. You’d be surprised where you can find them!
SAAAC’s Healthy Living Program
This program is designed to support young adults on the autism spectrum in leading active and healthy lives. Over 11 weeks, participants and their caregivers will learn strategies for fitness, healthy eating, and social skills building, guided by health and wellness experts.
Key Details:
- Format: In-person group sessions (5 participants per session)
- Duration: 11 weeks, 1 session per week, 1 hour each
- Dates: Every Wednesday from January 22nd to April 2nd
- Times:
- Session 1: 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Session 2: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
- Cost: $5 per class
- Eligibility: Participants must be aged 13-26, have a diagnosis of autism, and their caregivers are welcome to join coaching sessions.
Families can register here: https://saaac.org/program/healthy-living-program/
Participants will explore fitness and movement, meal preparation strategies, and social skills development—all within a supportive environment.
New Year; New Events with the Mix and More!
Ready to kick off 2025 with fun, excitement and endless possibilities?
Join us at The Mix and More Events starting this January for an amazing lineup of activities across the city where you can hit the dance floor, sing your heart out or simply enjoy a lively atmosphere.
Entry is $7.
We encourage you to register in advance at mycommunityhub.ca. Cash at the door is accepted, however, pre-registration is preferred.
Check out the attached flyer for a full list of upcoming events.
Don’t forget to invite your friends! It’s going to be a blast! 🎉
Should you have any questions, please connect with Community Participation Supports at cps@cltoronto.ca or 647-729-2976.
Can’t wait to see you at the Mix!
March Break Overnite Camp
Monday March 10th to Friday 14th, 2025
This is a funded overnight camp for children who have a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability. This unique camp opportunity is available for children ages 7 to 17 who would like to try an overnight camp for the first time. The camp will be 5 days and 4 nights. Staffing ratio to child is 1:2 and children must reside with family in Toronto.
Activities Include
- Sports: Hockey, basketball,
- soccer, etc
- Dress up, build forts, indoor
- co-operative games
- Music and dance parties
- Fitness and wellness
- Arts and crafts: Painting,
- coloring, beading, tie-dye, etc
- Playing board games
- Reading books
- Nature walks
- Scavenger hunts
- Campfires
- Watching movies
- Tobogganing and winter activities (weather permitting)
Fee
$150.00
*Limited subsidized spaces are available, please apply soon!
How to Apply
To apply or get more information on subsidy, please contact: Adrineh Bennett at
abennett@cltoronto.ca or 647.729.0450
New Year, New Opportunities – Caregiver Support
Hello and Happy 2025! I hope you enjoyed a restful holiday.
We have lots of great opportunities to engage and support caregivers coming up this Winter. I’ve provided a quick summary below, and promotional flyers are attached. Please have a read through and share widely with your clients and network.
Information & Education Sessions for Caregivers
- Understanding the Progression and Stages of Dementia – Thursday, January 9, 12:00-1:00pm
See flyer for more details - Comprendre la progression et les stades des troubles neurocognitifs (FRENCH) – Thursday, January 16, 12:00-1:00pm – See flyer for more details
- Nourishing Care: The Role of Nutrition in Caregiving – Thursday, February 27, 12:00-1:00pm – See flyer for more details
- Essential Tax-Time Tips and Resources from the CRA – Thursday, February 20, 12:00-1:30pm – See flyer for more details
Registered Caregiver Programs
Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program is back for the Winter 2025! This 8-week program aims to nurture mental health and wellness for caregivers by providing weekly psychoeducational webinars, as well as free online or individual counselling (optional).
- English runs Tuesday, February 4 to March 25
- French runs Thursday, February 6 to March 27
Resource Highlight
We are happy to share that the I Am A Caregiver toolkit is now available in multiple languages and adaptations. You can download the toolkits from our website and distribute to caregivers/your clients as you see fit.
More specifically, you can find each adaptation as follows:
- Cantonese adaptation
- Mandarin adaptation
- Tamil adaptation
- Punjabi adaptation
- Tagalog adaptation
- French
- Black adaptation – English
- 2SLGBTQAI+ adaptation – English
- Indigenous adaption – English
We are extremely grateful for our community partners that assisted with this project.