Kerry’s Place Autism Services is excited to share a new resource guide, EnAbling Inclusive Futures: An Introduction to Providing Accessible and Inclusive Services and Supports for Autistic Persons. This comprehensive guide has been developed to prepare community organizations like yours with practical strategies and actionable insights on creating more inclusive and accessible services and supports for Autistic persons. 

Inside EnAbling Inclusive Futures, you’ll find valuable information covering key topics such as:

• understanding neurodiversity and Autism
• practical strategies and suggestions for fostering inclusive environments and services
• resources for further learning and development

Is your organization ready to create meaningful change for Autistic persons? Click here to download our guide now! We encourage you to share this guide with your team and explore how its content can be integrated into your organization’s practices. 

Want to learn more about fostering inclusive and accessible services for Autistic persons?   Contact our Learning and Development team through our inquiry form and ask about our EnAbling Inclusive Futures Training Packing.  Our 3-hour workshop and 1-hour consultation aims to empower community organizations to build inclusive and accessible supports that unlock the full potential of Autistic persons.  This training package is currently being offered for free to eligible organizations.

Thank you for your commitment to building a more inclusive community for Autistic persons!

Get ready for lots of fun

• Community Day Trip + TTC Training
• Fun & Games in the Park/Beaches
• Picnics / BBQ’s
• Life Skills
• Cooking & nutrition
• sports & dance
• mindfulness, yoga & meditation
• arts & crafts/experiments
• Self advocacy & activism

Dates

• Week 1 – July 7 – 11
• Week 2 – July 14 – 18
• Week 3 – July 21 – 25
• Week 4 – Aug. 11 – 15
• Week 5 – Aug. 18 – 22
• Week 6 – Aug. 25 – 29

Cost

Ages 14 – 18: FREE
Ages 19+: $600/wk

See flyer for more details

Register now! – 416-245-5565 | East Scarborough: Fatima.Rashidi@corbrook.com | North York: Sinead.Tawse-Smith@corbrook.com

WHEN: June 3 | 7pm EST

In the last few years, there has been an increase in discussion around parents and caregivers seeking guardianship for their family member with a developmental disability. The Alternatives to Guardianship webcast helps families understand that guardianship can be unnecessary and limit the rights of a person with a disability. 

Join us on June 3, 2025 at 7pm EST for this important webcast as we discuss the implications of guardianship and explore decision making alternatives in Ontario.

What’s in it for you:

• Understanding of where guardianship would be necessary and an overview of decision-making alternatives in Ontario
• Insights into alternative ways of thinking about a person’s ability and right to make their own decisions
• Overview of the drawbacks to guardianship
• A live Q&A session to address your questions

DramaWay Annual Performance Showcase 2025 Spotlights Over 110 Performers of ALL Abilities!

DramaWay’s annual celebration of the exceptional artistic achievements of Greater Toronto’s special needs community will take place on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at the Papermill Theatre (67 Pottery Rd., Toronto).

Saturday, we feature 4 live stage productions from the DramaWay Theatre Program. This original theatrical piece,“Rhythms & Rebels”, takes inspiration from a greasy musical high school set in the 1950’s and mashes it together with a musical trilogy set in a high school in the 2000’s. Uniquely adapted to accommodate our exceptional performers of all abilities, it includes loads of dancing and singing featuring an incredible dance number finale! Put on your poodle skirts or basketball jerseys and join us for a nostalgic mashup!

Sunday, our West End Actors will perform, “Rhythms & Rebels”, then our Vocalists slay across time in “Sing The Hits Baby One More Time!” Finally, DramaWay’s Wednesday and Thursday Dancers will captivate you with their back-to-back performances in our Annual Dance Showcase, while taking you through dance styles across the world  and sharing our point of view through movement & dance

For schedule and tickets, please visit: www.dramaway.com/showcase.

See flyers for more details

• Vocal Dance poster
• Showcase Schedule

Red Like Fruit 

Audio Description: June 4, 8 PM 
ASL Interpretation: June 11, 8 PM

Michael Young Theatre 
Red Like Fruit by Hannah Moscovitch explores power, memory, and complicity in the post-#MeToo era. A journalist investigates a high-profile case of domestic violence, leading to an unsettling journey into her own past and the questions that arise when truth and trust collide. 

Nigamon/Tunai 

Audio Description: June 7, 2:30 PM 

Ada Slaight Hall 
Nigamon/Tunai brings together Émilie Monnet (Anishinaabe-French) and Waira Nina (Inga) in a profound performance that bridges Indigenous cultures from the North and South. Through song, movement, and rich soundscapes, this intimate experience explores resistance, solidarity, and the sacred connection between land and people. 

Immersed by Justin Gray

Pre-Show Audio Primer Available: June 7, 8 PM

TD Music Hall
A groundbreaking audio-visual experience from JUNO Award-winning bassist and producer Justin Gray. Created using Dolby Atmos immersive audio, this event places listeners in the center of a three-dimensional orchestra, where music isn’t just heard—it moves around you. 

Luminato at Harbourfront

Audio Described Tours: June 13, 6 PM; June 15, 10 AM

Harbourfront Centre
Luminato takes over Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre from June 4–22, with a weekend takeover from June 13–15. By day, explore Terceradix Luminarium, an immersive world of light running throughout the festival, and First Breath by Luke Jerram (June 4–8), a glowing tribute to new life. By night, experience South Asian rhythms from the Tawoos Initiative, Indigenous artists presented by Miigwech Collective, and Latin beats from Lula Music & Arts Centre.

Hamlet 

Captions: June 13, 7 PM; June 14, 7 PM; June 15, 2 PM
ASL Interpretation: June 14, 7 PM

Harbourfront Centre Theatre 
Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari reimagines Hamlet with eight incredible actors with Down syndrome, giving Shakespeare’s most famous work new relevance. Their fearless performances dive into existential questions, offering a joyful celebration of human dignity and individuality.

A Glimpse of Quincy

ASL Interpretation: June 13, 8 PM
Relaxed Environment: June 13, 8 PM

Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage
Celebrate the late great Quincy Jones with Grammy Award-winning artist Larnell Lewis. This tribute showcases iconic hits from The Dude, Back on the Block, and more. A vibrant celebration of Jones’ unparalleled influence on jazz, R&B, and beyond.

Rainbow Dreams 

Audio Described Tour: June 14, 10 AM – 11:30 AM 

Brookfield Place 
Amid the rush of the day, find a moment to pause, play, and reconnect. Three vibrant, site-specific environments—each infused with Hiromi Tango’s signature rainbow aesthetic—invite you to explore pathways toward well-being. These installations are designed to spark joy, movement, and reflection, reminding us that mental health is an active, creative practice. 

HANS: My Life in Fairytales 

Sensory Friendly: June 14, 3 PM; June 15, 11 AM
ASL Interpretation: June 15, 3 PM
Audio Description: June 15, 3 PM
Relaxed Performance: June 15, 3 PM

Young People’s Theatre 
As the world celebrates Hans Christian Andersen’s legacy 150 years after his passing, HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales brings his life and stories to vibrant life through puppetry, video, and clowning. With a mix of humor and heart, this world premiere brings Andersen’s beloved tales to a new generation, celebrating the timeless magic of storytelling and imagination. 

Last Words: Conversations in Cemeteries 

Audio Described Tour: June 18, 8 PM – 11 PM 

York Cemetery 
As night falls, step through the gates of one of Toronto’s historic cemeteries, drawn by the glow of soft, saturated light and distant music. Here, among centuries of stories etched in stone, an extraordinary evening unfolds. In this intimate gathering, historians bring the past into vivid focus, while contemporary voices share profound personal insights about mortality, meaning, and what it truly means to live. Together with fellow seekers, you’ll explore the conversations we rarely have—about death, grief, legacy, and the unknown.  

An Oak Tree 

ASL Interpretation: June 20, 7:30 PM
Relaxed Performance: June 21, 2 PM
Active Listeners: June 21, 2 PM
Audio Description: June 22, 2 PM 

Jane Mallett Theatre 
Tim Crouch’s hypnotic An Oak Tree offers a fresh theatrical experience where a father, mourning his daughter, meets the hypnotist responsible for her death. Each performance pairs Crouch with a different guest artist, who has never read the script before, making every show a uniquely rejuvenating experience. A mesmerizing exploration of loss, transformation, and the mind’s power. 

What the Day Owes to the Night 

Audio Description: June 21, 8 PM 

Bluma Appel Theatre 
In What the Day Owes to the Night, twelve men move from raw power to spiritual grace in a hypnotic blend of capoeira, martial arts, and street dance. Choreographed by Hervé Koubi, this stunning performance explores identity and connection through dynamic, athletic movement. 

To book tickets, reserve audio description devices, and/or request specific seating arrangements, email access@luminato.com. More information is available at luminatofestival.com/accesshub. 

Each month, Community Living Toronto’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 TVO Media Education Group – Inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. TVO is passionate about creating learning that empowers you to connect with others and shape your future.

This event will take place via Microsoft Teams meeting on Wednesday, June 11^th 2025 from 5:30pm-6:30pm

The webcast will include a Live Q&A!

To register or for more information, please email: Tom.gaspar@cltoronto.ca