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Pushing the Boundaries conference

Disability, Inclusion and the Jewish Community

WHEN: May 5-6, 2025
WHERE: Toronto

The 2nd historic Canadian Conference; Pushing the Boundaries, Disability, Inclusion and the Jewish Community will take place on May 5-6, 2025  in Toronto. Pushing the Boundaries is spearheaded by professionals and volunteers from across Canada. Our aim is to create networking and learning opportunities for advocates, service providers, caregivers, academics, community and spiritual  leaders, community members and those with lived experience.

There will be close to 70 speakers, 2 days of generic sessions such as employment, housing, social enterprise and more, as well as  a Community Celebration Dinner.

Why attend?

  • Networking
  • Tools & Resources
  • Connect & Share
  • Best Practices
  • Impactful  & Thought-Provoking Sessions
  • Building Community
  • Fireside Chat,  Artistic pieces.  

Please check QR code on the attached document to view speakers, schedule and registration.

Questions or more information; susie.jdisabilitynetwork@gmail.com

Register now

Dominos and Dinner

Calling Black Fathers & Black Male Caregivers / Support Person For Someone With A Disability

  • Do you like Food?
  • Do you like Dominoes?

Well you’re in luck!

Join us for an afternoon of food, dominoes, and engaging discussions with other likeminded men. Connect, share experiences, and build community.

Brought to you by: SAWUBONA AFRICENTRIC CIRCLE OF SUPPORT & THE BLACK FATHERS ALLIANCE

WHEN: MAR 29, 2025 2PM-6PM
WHERE: WOODBRIDGE, ON. (ADDRESS TO BE PROVIDED ONCE REGISTERED)

Contact: info@sawubonaacs.org & info@theblackfathersalliance.org

See flyer for more details

Post -21 Graduates

Are you graduating this year?

Looking for a Life & Social Skills Program to transition into after June 2025?

Tour On March 10 – 14 to explore services and programs that will meet your goals and enhance your quality of life.

Drop in or book your tour, today.

See flyer for more information

March Break Pop Up Nights

March Break Pop Up Nights are quickly approaching. From Magic Show to Cooking, from Zumba to St. Patrick Activities and from Canvas Creations to Mocktails. Reserve your spot now by signing up, spaces are limited! You don’t want to miss out. 

Click on the link below to register on My Community Hub:

See flyer for more information

Everyday Families – Housing

WHEN: March 20, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM

A monthly peer support program for parents and caregivers of youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to share and access educational and advocacy resources from peers and expert guest speakers from the community.

Join us as we invite Alexandra Shannan from Surrey Place to discuss housing options and answer your questions. 

See flyer for more details

Join Us for The Mix event

We hope this email finds you well! We are excited to invite you to the MIX event, a special evening of music and dancing happening on this Friday at 7PM at Fairfax.

This event will feature Live Entertainment – Presented by the CLTO Staff Band, and we’d love for everyone to be a part of it. It’s a fun experience filled with music, dancing, and singing, where you can connect with both old and new friends and create lasting memories!

Here are the details:

Register now

Vibrant Entertainment & Comedy Zoom [online]

For People with or without Disabilities over 18 yrs.

When is it: Friday February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Where is it: Vibrant Healthcare Alliance Zoom

Hosted by: Mentors of Vibrant Emerging Strong (MoVES) Peer Support group/events operate under the Independent Living Environment and is committed to providing safe, inclusive spaces. Events may contain controversial content and language.

Limited Space

To register contact Lucy: 416-486-8666 ext.226

lucyn@vibranthealthcare.ca

See flyer for more details

Paving the Path to Work

The Paving the Path to Work program at March of Dimes Canada is accepting new participants for the upcoming year. Please view flyer attached for our upcoming sessions if interested in enrollment. 

Paving the Path is a six-week pre-employment program designed to explore a range of relevant topics, including Personal Management, Collaboration, Teamwork, Workplace Success, Online Safety, and more. Participants will gain insights into soft skills and discover which specific skills employers value in candidates.

The program is open to individuals living with disabilities, ages 15+, who are considering employment and/or volunteering in the near future!

Contact for information about the program – Toronto/North York/ Etobicoke/ Scarborough: 

Varagi Natkunaseelan
416-518-6104
vnatkunaseelan@marchofdimes.ca

Contact for information about the program – Mississauga/ Brampton/ Oakville: 

Shahini Somasri
416-278-9536
ssomasri@marchofdimes.ca

Upcoming Dates (please note more dates are available):

  1. April 1st , 2025- May 8th , 2025 (flyer attached) 
  2. May 20th , 2025 – June 26th 2025 
  3. July 8th , 2025 – August 14th , 2025 

All program dates (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am-1pm) 

Toronto programming is from 1-4pm and Peel and virtual programming is offered from 1-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, for 6 weeks. 

Programs are offered – either in-person or virtual

See flyers for more details

Register now
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