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Autism Ontario Toronto Region — September 2025

Programs & Events

Art in the Park

September 20, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join Autism Ontario and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at Tommy Thompson Park for this Art in the Park program. Participants will be guided in customizing their own canvas tote bag with painted illustrations of flowers and plants native to Southern Ontario.

Program location: Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie St, Toronto
Cost: $5 per person

Fun with Watercolor Art (age 4+)

September 27, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Autism Ontario partners with autistic artist, Eddie Li, to offer a fun introduction to watercolor art!

Program location: Agincourt Recreation Center, 31 Glen Watford Dr, Toronto, ON M1S 2B7
Cost: $10 per participant. Caregivers are welcome to purchase a ticket and paint or come and support for free.

Wizard-themed Arts & Crafts

September 28, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Autism Ontario partners with Beaches Sandbox to bring families together for a fun morning of wizard-themed crafts.

Program location: Beaches Sandbox: 2181 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1E5
Cost: $3 per child. Caregivers attend for free.

Caregiver Drama Program

September 28, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Autism Ontario partners with Dramatherapist Nicolas Bezier to bring caregivers a drama program that incorporates aspects of art therapy. We’ll explore the mediums of theatre and body expression through small exploratory games.

Program location: Beaches Sandbox Community Center, Lee Room, 2181 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4E 1E5
Cost: $10 per participant

Meeting the Milestones (age 18mo – 4 yrs)

September 30, from 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Autism Ontario partners with the West Scarborough Neighborhood Community Center’s Early ON at 2555 Eglinton Ave East for their Meeting the Milestones program.

Program location: 2555 Eglinton Avenue East Unit 212 Toronto, ON M1K 5J1
Cost: Free

Basketball FUNdamentals (age 6-18 yrs)

October 4 – November 8, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Autism Ontario partners with D3P to offer children an six-week adapted basketball FUNdamentals program.

Program location: Kings Court, 1589 The Queensway #4, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1V1
Cost: $25 per child. Caregivers are free.

3D Printing: Bobble Heads (age 8-13 yrs)

October 4, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Autism Ontario partners with Little Robot Friends for this exciting 3D Printing: Bobble Heads program!

Program location: Little Robot Friends, 1832 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1H8
Cost: $10

Creepy Crawlers

October 5, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join Autism Ontario and the Canada Lands Company at Downsview Park for a Creepy Crawlers program.

Program location: Downsview Park Hub, 70 Canuck Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M3K 2C5
Cost: $5 per family

Fall Colors Walk

October 19, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join Autism Ontario and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a Fall Colors Walk.

Program location: Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M3K 2C5
Cost: $5 per person

LEGO robotics program (age 8 – 13 yrs)

October 23 – November 27, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Autism Ontario partners with roboEDU to offer autistic youth a 6-week LEGO robotics program!

Program location: RoboEDU, Unit 220, 94 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3V2
Cost: $25 per child

Park in the Dark

October 25, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join Autism Ontario and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for a Park in the Dark adventure.

Program location: Curran Hall Community Centre, 277 Orton Park Rd, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T4
Cost: $5 per person

Autistic Adults Board Games Social

October 27, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Autism Ontario partners with Snakes & Lattes to bring autistic adults together for a social meet up where we’ll play board games.

Program location: Snakes & Lattes, 489 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
Cost: $5 per participant

Create Your Own Sensory Monster!

November 1, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Autism Ontario partners with artist and autism mom, Ana, to offer children the opportunity to make their own sensory monster.

Program location: 1033 College Street West (red door)
Cost: $5 per child. Caregivers are free.

Caregiver Programs

Ausome Moms

October 16, from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us each month to meet with other moms, female caregivers, and transgender/non-binary folks. This casual setting allows you to socialize, share your experiences, or sit back and listen. Autism Ontario staff will facilitate group activities.

Registration opens October 1 at noon

Rad Dads

September 29, from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us each month to meet with other dads, male caregivers, and transgender/non-binary folks. This casual setting allows you to socialize, share your experiences, or simply sit back and listen. Autism Ontario staff will facilitate group activities.

PA Days at Bryan’s Place – 2025

We are excited to invite kids and youth of all ages and abilities to our PA Day at Bryan’s Place! It will be a fun-filled day packed with games, crafts, music, and plenty of laughter. Everyone belongs here, and we have something exciting planned for each participant!

📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 2238 Dundas St West, Unit 192, Toronto, ON
💲 Cost: $65 (e-transfer payment)

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

This is a wonderful opportunity for kids with disabilities of all ages to enjoy a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment while making great memories with peers.

👉 Find attached the calendar 2025 for other days.

Reserve your spot today by contacting us at:
📞 +1 (437) 607-2238
📧 programs@bryansplace.ca
🌐 www.bryansplace.ca

We can’t wait to see you !

Microboards: Sustaining your Future [webcast]

As a parent or caregiver, you may have asked yourself the difficult question: who will care for my loved one with a disability when I no longer can? A Microboard is one solution that can ensure that people with disabilities are surrounded by those who truly know and care for them, both now and long into the future.  

Join us on September 29, 2025 at 7pm EDT as we explore this innovative concept, and discuss some of the things that families should consider when deciding if a Microboard is the right fit for them.

What’s in it for you:

  • Definition, overview and core values underlying Microboards
  • Steps involved in creating and operating a Microboard
  • First-hand experience from parents engaged in the process
  • Related online resources for further information and inspiration

Panelists:

Karen Bell

Karen is the Executive Director of Microboards Ontario. She has over twenty years’ experience in progressive positions in the developmental services sector, almost all of it at Community Living Toronto. She has an extensive background in communications, government relations, and strategic and operational planning. 

Brendon Pooran

Brendon has been involved with various disability organizations as a member, volunteer, employee or director for most of his life. He created PooranLaw to provide support to this community and to influence disability law and policy throughout Canada.

WGCAI Meet & Greet

The Wagner Green Centre for Access and Inclusion at the Miles Nadal JCC is hosting a Meet and Greet on Thursday September 18 from 3:30-5:00pm.

This free event will be an opportunity to share about our exciting Fall programming, give community members the chance to meet our team, and to connect with old and new friends!

Please register to let us know you are coming by

If you require support to register or have any questions, feel free to email beckyg@mnjcc.org 

See flyer for more details

Decolonizing Disability: A Call to Settler Action [webinar]

Date: Sept 30, 2025 
Time: 1:00-3:00pm 
Where: Virtual (Zoom)

In honour of Truth and Reconciliation, join CILT as we share about our and our community’s decolonization journeys, followed by a panel conversation and­­­ a Q and A on the connections between disability and the legacy of colonialism. 

This webinar is in dedication to the memory of Wanda Whitebird and her generous decolonizing work with CILT and many other communities.  

Featuring Panelists:

Michel Dumont 
Diem Lafortune 

Access: ASL-English interpretation and CART Captioning will be provided.

If you need assistance with registering or additional information, please contact Robin Simmons by e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293.

Access Travel Club: MJ The Musical

ACCESS TRAVEL CLUB IS INVITING YOU TO JOIN THEM TO WATCH MJ THE MUSICAL

ATC wants to join them for the sights and sounds of the new musical featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits and seeing his unique and unparalleled artistry around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

WHEN: Thursday October 30th at 1:30 PM
WHERE: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre: 244 Victoria St, Toronto
Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00

Registration Deadline: October 7th, 2025

 Includes a show ticket in the accessible seating area. 

For more details or to reserve your spot, contact us at: www.accesstravelclub.ca

Post-21 Information Session

Post  21 info sessions for those individuals that will be graduating in June 2026.

Let’s Work together to ensure a smooth transition for the individuals we continue to support, into one of our Life & Social Skills Programs.

See flyer for more details

SUNFLOWER DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
1970 ELLESMERE ROAD UNIT. 1
SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO
M1H 2W1

Day Program:  416- 289-2223
WEB: SUNFLOWERRCS.COM

Community Junction and Creative Village Studio Fall Programs

Get your spot before they’re gone!

Registration for the Community Junction and Creative Village Studio Fall Session opens September 15!

This season, we’re excited to offer Music, Yoga, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Cooking, Community Outings, and much more. With a wide variety of programs, there’s truly something for everyone.

Classes begin October 6, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to join!

Below, you’ll find a link to the Fall Brochure along with full registration details.

To learn more, visit our Community Participation Supports website here.

Community Engagement Speaker Series: George Brown College’s College Vocational Program

George Brown College Vocational Program Play video

This month, we are pleased to welcome Jennifer Dewar – Program Coordinator from George Brown College’s College Vocational one-year certificate program. This program is for students who identify mild intellectual disability or neurodiversity as a barrier to being successful in the workplace. The inclusive program will help develop your skills in the areas of communication, teamwork, self-awareness, and self-advocacy, and give students the confidence to achieve their goals.