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SAAAC Autism Centre, Adult Visual Arts and Fitness Programs

At SAAAC, we offer inclusive Visual Arts and Wellness programs for individuals on the autism spectrum. Currently, we have the capacity to serve more families and would love to broaden our outreach.

Our programs run seasonally, four times a year, and include streams for children, youth, and adults.  

Healthy Living Program (Young Adults, 13-26)

A 10-week wellness-focused program promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Participants and their caregivers will learn strategies for physical activity, nutrition, and social engagement—delivered by health and wellness experts.

Learn more about Fitness programs

Visual Arts – Foundations (Streams for All Ages)

A beginner-friendly art program with streams tailored to children (6–12), youth (13–17), and adults (18+). Participants are guided step-by-step through painting techniques, learning how to mix colors, create shapes, and layer their work to produce vibrant artwork.

Visual Arts – Advanced (All Ages)
A mixed-ages group designed for participants with prior experience and an existing portfolio, this program focuses on developing personal artistic practices and refining advanced techniques.

Learn more about Visual Arts programs

Pegasus Community Project 

Pegasus runs two Saturday programs open to the community, offering a fun and engaging break from the weekly routine.  Please see the flyer attached for more information and contacts.

Polaris is a unique program designed to support and engage individuals who may need a bit more age-related help in a welcoming community setting.  Please see the promotional information and flyer attached. 

Social Club

Come hang out, play some games, create some art and cook some food!

Join us for an evening of fun every Thursday from April 24th to June 12th, 2025! We are excited to offer recreational activities that give families a break in caring for adults with a developmental delay.

WHO: Anyone 18 years and older with a developmental delay who is living at home
WHERE: 1124 Finch Avenue West, Unit 1
WHEN: Thursdays from 4pm – 7pm
COST: $16/person

See flyer for more information

To register, please call 1-833-586-3687 and leave a message for an Adult Intake Worker

The Disability Tax Credit [webcast]

WHEN: April 15 at 7pm

On its own, the DTC can help reduce income taxes in order to offset some of the extra costs people living with a disability may incur. An even greater benefit is that it opens the door to other valuable credits and programs, including the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) which will start paying this year!

Join us on April 15th at 7pm EST to learn more about the DTC, the application process, and other valuable tips for people with disabilities, their families, and professional advisors.

What’s in it for you:

  • Information on how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
  • Overview of the benefits of the DTC
  • Review of the DTC and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
  • Insights on the impact of a disability vs. diagnosis in eligibility for the DTC
  • Tips for completing the T2201 form
Register now

Independence with Lumenus

Independence with Luminous is a no-cost eight-week program. The program focuses on empowering and strengthening our participants within targeted areas of their daily living.

This program is low support and self-guided. The group is geared towards individuals who are further along in their work towards a goal for independence or those who need a refresher on skills already built. The areas of focus throughout the eight weeks is employment readiness, cyber safety, and financial literacy.

Employment Readiness

This topic will focus on building skills to be successful in employment/volunteering opportunities. Participants will have the chance to create/edit a resume, learn about ways to search for employment/volunteering, and apply. Participants will also learn about appropriateness, such as behaviors, handling conflicts, attire, and hygiene in the world.

Cyber Safety

Here, participants will explore how to navigate the technological world in a safe way. With a focus on safety vulnerabilities, scams, and relationship boundaries, participants will get an in-depth understanding of the current technological world.

Financial Literacy

Where participants can learn budgeting. This class will explore how to create, manage, and adjust a budget based on future needs. This class will also touch on budgeting in the community.

Interested?

  • Starts May 22, 2025 until July 10, 2025 (8weeks)
  • Registration ends April 28th, 2025
  • 1124 Finch Ave West
  • Small group sizes

For registration and more information: Cassondra cwatkis@lumenus.ca or Leanna lromero@lumenus.ca

See flyer for more details

Life Skills with Lumenus

Hey, are you interested in having fun and learning some new things? Then we have the program for you: Life Skills with Lumenus.

Community Skills

Mondays, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
This topic will focus on all things community. Here we explore how to access community supports that we use daily, and how to stay safe online, and a variety of safety topics.

Healthy Relationships

Mondays, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Here we explore what healthy relationships look like with everyone in our lives, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to manage conflict in relationships.

Nutrition and Wellness

Thursdays 11am – 12pm

With a focus on all aspects of our health, this topic explores how to maintain or improve physical, mental, and emotional health. We also explore cooking and kitchen safety.

Cooking

Thursdays 12pm – 2pm

Are you interested?

  • Starts May 22nd, 2025 until July 10th, 2025 (8 weeks)
  • Registration ends April 28th, 2025
  • 1124 Finch Avenue West
  • Small group sizes

For Registration and more information, contact Cassondra cwatkis@lumenus.ca or Leanna lromero@lumenus.ca

See flyer for more information

Pancake Palooza

WHEN: April 15th, 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM
WHERE: 2972 Islington Ave, Unit 5

Toronto Community Participation Services (The Village) team are happy to invite you to come and enjoy our Pancake Palooza on April 15th, 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM at 2972 Islington Ave, Unit 5. Join us for a morning of fluffy pancakes🥞, fun toppings 🍓🍁🍌and to have a great time with friends💃🕺.

Come prepared to:

  • Make your own pancakes 
  • Customize with different toppings 
  • Enjoy with coffee, tea or juice 
  • Hangout with friends!
  • Cost $10

See the flyer attached for more information

Contact us at: 416-633-0614 / torontocps@karis.org

We can’t wait to see you! 

Dads Supporting Dads April 2025

Community Living Toronto’s Dads Supporting Dads will be hosting our April meetings later this month on:

  • April 24th 2025 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON
  • April 29th 2025 from 12:00pm-1:30pm at 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON

Speech, Language & Communication Social Group

Register Today and help your child build the communication & language skills they require to enhance their “Quality of Life”.

Interested participants can contact the program directly to book an intake.

Access Travel Club Is inviting you to join them at the Blue Jays Game

WHEN: Wednesday April 16th at 1:00 PM
WHERE: Rogers Centre: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J1 
COST: Member Price: $125.00 Non-Member Price: $150.00 
Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025.

Come watch as our beloved Blue Jays take on the Atlanta Braves

Includes a game ticket in the 100-level accessible section, lunch and drink. 

We look forward to seeing you! Space is limited so register early.

Wheelchair and Companion seating available on request.

For more details or to reserve your spot, contact us at: 905-506-4886

accesstravelclub@gmail.com
www.accesstravelclub.ca

See flyer for more details

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