Introducing the new e-learning video for Social and Affordable Rental Housing

WHEN: July 8 | 12pm – 1pm EST

Please join DSO Housing Navigators over lunch to preview a new housing and independent living e-learning video (module) on the topic of Social and Affordable Rental Housing.

This session will take place in a virtual format and is open to people with a developmental disability, their family members and/or support networks, as well as professionals in Ontario.

See the attached flyer for more details.

Questions? Olivia Thomas: dsohousing@dsoer.ca Alexandra Shannan: alexandra.shannan@surreyplace.ca

Access Travel Club and the BLUE JAYS on CANADA DAY July 1st

Access Travel Club is proud to be CANADIAN! Help us celebrate Canada Day as we meet and beat our arch rivals the Bronks Bombers.

WHEN: Tuesday July 1st, 2025 at 3 PM
WHERE: Rogers Centre: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J1
Member Price: $125.00
Non-Member Price: $150.00
Registration Deadline: June 25th, 2025

ATC wants to take you out to the ballgame. Come watch the Boys of Summer our beloved Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees

Includes a game ticket in the 100-level accessible section, lunch and drink, plus lots of FUN and PRIZES.

Score, Shoot and Socialize

Join this recreational program designed for adults ages 18-35 with developmental
disabilities and/or ASD. Each week, participants will explore a different sport in an
accessible, supportive environment, focusing on fun, skill-building, and confidence!

WHEN: July 8 – August 26, 2025 • 6:30 – 8:00 PM

See flyer for more details

Lunch & Learn: Tour of the Planning Network [online]

WHEN: June 17 at 12PM EST

P4P is excited to invite you to our upcoming Lunch & Learn webcast where we offer a guided tour of the Planning Network. Many of you may be familiar with the Planning Network, but have you discovered the full range of resources, tools, and information available to you? Whether you’re new or just want to dig deeper, this webcast is for you!

Join us on Tuesday, June 17th at 12pm/EST as we walk you through the Planning Network to help you discover valuable information, tools, and resources you may have missed, which will support you in planning for the future.

This webcast will help you:

Explore free webcasts, action guides, and funding resources to support you as you engage in long-term planning
Learn more about accessing legal, financial, and accounting professionals with experience in disability planning
Explore informational video stories
Engage in a live Q&A session to address your questions

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!

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