Special Olympics x Jack of Sports New Beginner Swim Program

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.

East District

Location: St Patrick
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
7 Lessons

Central District

Location: Central Tech
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm or 1:00pm-2:00pm
7 Lessons

West District

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.

Community Pride: Craft Lounge

Come celebrate PRIDE with us!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, including button making, collaging, friendship bracelets, and card writing.

Snacks and art supplies provided.

WHEN: Wednesday June 11 from 3pm – 6pm
WHERE: 353 Church St.

No registration required.

This is a free and accessible drop-in event organized by Familiy Service Toronto and Hard Feelings

See flyer for more details

New Affordable Housing Opportunity at 610 Martin Grove Toronto

A new rental community is opening in Etobicoke, at Martin Grove and Eglinton. Scheduled for occupancy in November 2025, this newly built property will offer affordable apartments and a variety of modern amenities, all in a convenient and charming location:

mintoapartments.com/gta/Etobicoke-apartment-rentals/610-Martin-Grove-Affordable/main.html

The 87 affordable rental homes will be a mix of one and two-bedroom units. For one and two-bedroom units, the rent payable is $1,630 and $1,859, respectively and is subject to the Provincial rent increase guideline. These affordable homes will be filled through a random draw process coordinated by the developer, Minto Apartments. To enter the random draw, complete the registration form available on Minto’s website:

gta Etobicoke-apartment-rentals-Martin-Grove-Affordable Registration-Form~2995.html – mintoapartments

More information about the units and the application process for the random draw can be found in FAQ’s available on Minto’s website: https://www.mintoapartments.com/gta/Etobicoke-apartment-rentals/610-Martin-Grove-Affordable/FAQs~2994.html

The deadline to submit an application is August 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Building more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent and autistic talent

Goodfoot is hosting the next session in our information series for Toronto-based employers, focused on building more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent and autistic talent.

📅 Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

In this session, we’ll draw from our experience at Good Foot Delivery to share practical strategies and knowledge employers can use right away, including:

A helpful overview of neurodiversity in the workplace
Actionable tips for hiring, onboarding, and supporting neurodivergent employees
How inclusive practices benefit your whole team—not just neurodivergent staff

Whether someone is new to inclusive hiring or looking to deepen their approach, this session offers something for everyone. It’s free to attend and open to all—no need to have joined previous sessions.

Whose Voice? Real Choice [webcast]

WHEN: June 16 at 7pm

We all benefit from the support of trusted relationships when making decisions. However, too often people with developmental disabilities are underestimated and not given the opportunity to make choices for themselves.

Join us on June 16th, 2025 at 7pm EST for a BRAND NEW P4P Webcast, Whose Voice? Real Choice, as we talk about how we can shift our mindset and actions to support opportunity for people with disabilities to take the lead in their own lives.

This webcast will:

Help families rethink how they support their family member to communicate and make their own decisions
Show ways to support the decision-making journey starting with small choices
Help families understand the impact of assuming capacity and providing clear information to people with intellectual disabilities
Support your ability to honour diverse communication methods beyond words
Provide real stories from families who changed the way they think about communication and how that opened them up to new possibilities

A live Q&A session will follow this presentation. Register using the link below – we look forward to having you there!

Autistic Adults Drama Workshop

On Sunday June 15th Autism Ontario, in partnership with Dramatherapist Nicolas Bezier, will be offering autistic adults a Drama Workshop at Beaches Sandbox Community Center in the heart of the Toronto Beaches, from 12-2pm.

Tickets are just $10 per person. Caregivers and supporters are welcome to attend for free!

Connecting with Friends [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: Thursday July 3 & July 10 from 7pm – 8:30pm. 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, Relationship Group: relationship.group.toronto@gmail.com

See flyer for more details

EDGE Program Accepting Immediate Referrals (Job Seekers Living w / Disabilities)

The EDGE (Integrated Employment Services) Program is accepting immediate referrals of individuals living with disabilities who are seeking employment of more than 20 hours a week.

The EDGE program staff can either jump right into job development with job seekers, or begin with soft skills training, then move into job development, depending on the client’s needs.

This program also includes a robust interview prep workshop (“Suitable Impressions”) with brand new professional clothing and hygiene products, as well as a financial literacy workshop,

Once clients are employed, they are supported for up to a year in a job coaching, employment retention and professional development capacity. The entire program is completely free-of-charge (flyer attached).

Space is limited. Kindly send referrals at earliest possibility, or have clients reach out directly to: edgeprograminfo@brandsforcanada.com, noting that they heard about the program from Siofra Burgoyne.

To qualify, clients must be:

Living with a disability
Legal working age
Legally able to work in Canada & residing in Ontario

Clients may be receiving ODSP income supports, but don’t have to be. An individual may self-identify that they are living with a disability to qualify for the program.

See flyer for more details

RiseAbility is expanding…

An innovative 1-year program that empowers adults with developmental disabilities by developing employability skills, enhancing communication, fostering independent living skills, and promoting activity and inclusion within the greater community.

Limited spots are available

Program Includes

Warm, welcoming, inclusive environment
Developing key employable and life skills
Education on employer expectations and workplace practices
Hands-on workplace simulations
Volunteer opportunities
Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) progress reports
Communication with parents or caregivers
Guidance from experienced professionals

Eligibility

18 years of age or older
Diagnosed with developmental disabilities
Able to commute to and from the program site
Able to use transport for supervised outings, e.g. TTC or alternative transportation arrangements

Submit your application here: https://www.jvstoronto.org/riseability-registration/

See Directory listing for more details

Creative Options for Home [webcast]

WHEN: June 11 at 7pm

Creating and exploring options for home is one of the more difficult aspects of future planning for people with a disability. Join us on Wednesday, June 11th at 7pm ESTfor the Creative Options for Home webcast, to learn about some of the innovative ways that families are supporting their family member in having a home of their own and one of their own choosing.

What’s in it for you?

Overview of the steps needed to develop a creative, individualized housing plan;
Stories from families who have implemented creative housing solutions;
Overview of the DSO’s housing toolkits and housing navigators;
A live Q&A session to address your questions.

Panelist

Kelly Casey With over 30 years of experience in the area of Developmental Services, Kelly’s extensive clinical knowledge in developmental services, dual diagnosis and autism have provided her with the skills to support individuals and families in the development and implementation of their person directed plans and individualized residential models.

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