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Trying it on For Size Program

Are you an adult with an intellectual disability who wants to live more independently, by yourself or with others and move into a place of your own one day? Trying It On For Size (TIFS) Toronto is for you! 

Trying It On For Size (TIFS) is broken down into 4 easy steps over 12-months that includes creation of goals, home visits, apartment stays and skill building. 

You will learn skills needed to live more independently. 

The cost includes support staff, basic necessities and house hold items. Don’t worry we will work with you to manage your monthly budget. 

Support staff will be there to assist you every step of the way! 

See flyer for more information

Building Emotional Toolkits for Parents with Disabilities: A 3 Part Workshop Series

Being a parent is no easy task and parenting with a disability adds its own layers of complexity to the mix. Add to your emotional toolbox with this psychoeducational and interactive virtual workshop series facilitated by Family Services Toronto, Vibrant Community Healthcare and the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto’s Parenting with a Disability Network.  

Facilitators will lead a cross-disability group of parent participants through activities and discussions designed to build a deeper understanding of key emotions and their functions and to support building our toolkits for tuning in and responding to our emotions as parents.  

Spaces are limited so we ask that participants please commit to attending all three sessions. All participants will receive follow up resources to help build their toolkits. 

When: 

  • Wednesday February 4, 2026, 12pm-1:30pm  
  • Wednesday February 18, 2026, 12pm-1:30pm  
  • Wednesday March 4, 2026, 12pm-1:30pm 

Where: Over Zoom 

Please register here by January 27, 2026 at 5pm: 

If you need support with filling out the registration form, please contact Robin Simmons by e-mail robin.simmons@cilt.ca or call 416-599-2458 ext. 293. 

Access: ASL-English interpretation will be provided if need is confirmed by January 27th.  Zoom auto-captions will be turned on. There will be a 5-10 minute break scheduled into each session depending on sessions. Handouts will be provided in accessible formats with text descriptions of any images. 

Please let us know about any access supports we can provide when you register.  

This program is for parents with disabilities in Ontario. 

Meta – Internet Safety Course

What You’ll Learn:

  • What is the Internet – Understand what the internet is and why people use it 
  • Staying Safe on Social Media – Understand online boundaries and consent
  • Cyberbullying –  Learn how to respond if you or someone else is bullied online 
  • Recognizing Scams and Suspicious Messages – Learn how to spot suspicious emails, texts, and links. 

Program Details

WHEN: The group runs every Tuesday Feb 24 2026 to Tuesday March 31, 2026
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $120
Location: 401 Champagne Drive, North York M3J 2C6 (Training Room)

Register by email or phone

(416) 736-0199 ex. 322 
efronczak@metacentre.ca 

See flyer for more details

Sexual Health and Wellbeing for All Conference

Sexual Health and Wellbeing for All Conference

Removing the stigmas and barriers around sexuality and support for adults with developmental disabilities.

From Love on the Spectrum, meet our Keynote Speaker, Dani Bowman!

Dani Bowman is an autistic animator, entrepreneur, and educator, founder of DaniMation.US, and a cast member on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum U.S. She holds a BFA in Animation, an MBA in Global Strategy & Leadership.

Date: February 11, 2026 8:30am-4:30pm
Registration opens at 8:00am
Breakfast and Lunch included
Location: Club Roma – 125 Vansickle Rd. St. Catharines, ON

Free Parking!

See flyer for more details

Winter Resource Workshop Series with Options Children

The Options Children’s team is delighted to announce our winter and spring workshop schedule. Please find attached flyers for Camps RegistrationFinancial SupportsBecause You Need a Break Too, and Service Coordination Consultation.  

We will be offering Autism and AccessOAP again as well as a new group, watch for news about those in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out or visit Family Service Toronto’s website for details https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/workshops-groups-and-events/

Free Virtual Mindfulness for Family Caregivers and for Care Providers

Mindfulness for Family Caregivers

  • Every Tuesday, Jan 27 to Mar 3, 2026, 1:00-2:00 pm EST
  • Open to all family caregivers caring for a person with a disability, aging, or a challenging illness.
  • View our flyer

Mindfulness in 30 for all (Family Caregivers and Care Providers)

  • Every Tuesday, Mar 10 to Mar 31, 3:00-3:30 pm EST
  • Open to all care providers, including family caregivers and care providers in health, home care, and disability support services
  • View our flyer

Community Living Toronto’s CE Speaker Series – SAAAC Autism Centre

Our next scheduled Community Engagement Speaker Series webinar for Wednesday February 11h 2026 from 6pm-7pm, welcoming SAAAC Autism Centre who will be sharing information about noticing and managing caregiver burnout, understanding our ‘normal’ and finding our calm.

Please share with your networks and to register, please reach out to me Tom Gaspar at tom.gaspar@cltoronto.ca. Please also see the attached flyer as well as below for more information:

Shadow Lake Summer Camp Registration

Registration Opens January 14 at 1:00 p.m.

Summer fun at Shadow Lake is just around the corner! Summer Camp 2026 registration opens January 14, at 1:00 p.m.

At Shadow Lake Summer Camp, guests can look forward to:

  • Swimming
  • Arts and crafts
  • Music
  • Campfires
  • Sports and games
  • Making new friends… and so much more!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at: 
shadowlake.office@cltoronto.ca 
905-640-6432