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Access & Inclusion at the MNjcc – Spring Program Guide

The Wagner Green Centre for Access & Inclusion at the Miles Nadal JCC has a wide range of weekday and weekend program offerings this Spring!

Our programs span a wide range of topics including the arts, wellness & active living, social engagement, cooking, and Jewish learning.

Please check out our attached program guide for more details.

Questions are always welcome!

Please direct all inquiries to Becky Gold at beckyg@mnjcc.org 

Safe Space for Fathers of People with NDDs

About the Workshop

This workshop offers a supportive, non-judgmental space for fathers to connect with one another, reflect on their experiences, and build practical skills to support their resilience and wellbeing.

Participation is free. Attendees may also choose to participate in an optional research study about their experience in the program; however, this is entirely voluntary and not required to join the group.

Workshop Details

DATES: Mondays — April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 25, and June 1, 2026
TIME: 7:00–9:00 PM (EST)
LOCATION: Virtual (Zoom)

Registration

Interested participants can complete an expression of interest form here:

Register now

A member of our team will follow up after submission.

If you have any questions or would like additional materials to support sharing, please feel free to reach out to me directly at jocelyn.tan@camh.ca.

See flyer for more details

OPEN HOUSE – Bryan’s Place  (Saturday, April 18)

You’re Invited to Our Open House!

Come visit Bryan’s Place and discover the programs, people, and community that make our space so special. Whether you’re a family, caregiver, or community member, we’d love to welcome you!

DATE: Saturday, April 18
TIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Bryan’s Place https://bryansplace.ca/

  • Tour our space
  • Meet our team
  • Learn about our programs
  • Connect with our community

We can’t wait to meet you! 💛

Announcing the launch of the new NTG Canada website

We are excited on this occasion to announce the launch of the NTG–Canadian Consortium’s website. For us, this launch is another meaningful step toward meeting the goals of the Consortium: strengthening dementia-capable supports for adults with intellectual disabilities, and advancing the knowledge, tools, and connections that help people live well.

Dementia is a difficult journey for most people—a road not to be taken alone or in isolation. Raising awareness, providing information, and actively supporting each other are key to improving dementia care across Canada in ways that fully include adults with intellectual disabilities affected by dementia, their families, and the staff who support them every day.

This new website was built with you in mind—front-line staff, supervisors, agency leaders, educators, and community partners. It offers clear pathways to training, practical tools, and curated resources—organized for adults with an intellectual disability, family caregivers, and service providers—so you can quickly find what you need and put it into action. You’ll also find access to Canadian guidance and education, including resources that support stronger community dementia care, as well as information about the NTG Canada curriculum and upcoming workshops.

Just as importantly, the website is one means for us to share ideas and concerns across provinces and across the country. It will continue to evolve and change to meet unmet or new needs, and we welcome your input as it grows.

We are also deeply grateful to the many people behind the scenes who helped tremendously to build this site. Their guidance and support were unwavering. Sharon Magor is an all-star amongst them.

Please join us in celebrating this milestone—visit ntgcanada.org, explore and share the resources with your teams, and help improve lives well-lived over the course of dementia.

VIP INVITATION – ATC is Going to Watch CHICAGO the MUSICAL!

Hello members, Families and Friends,

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

In the whirlwind Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.

Broadway’s longest-running musical has been dazzling audiences for over 29 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we’re just getting started.

Come on, join us as we head to CHICAGO, We’re it’s hotter than ever.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 8th at 1:30 PM
WHERE: Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto ON, M5B 1V8
COST: $125.00 Non-Member Price: $150.00
Registration Deadline: April 6th, 2026

Creative Options for Home [webcast]

One of the more challenging aspects of future planning for a family member with a disability is creating and exploring options for home. Being prepared, and seeing how others have approached it in creative ways can offer both clarity and inspiration. 

Join us on April 14th at 7pm EDT for the Creative Options for Home webcast with housing expert, Kelly Casey, as we explore some of the innovative ways that families are supporting their family member in having a home of their own and one of their own choosing. 

What’s in it for you?

  • Overview of the steps needed to develop a creative, individualized housing plan.
  • Stories from families who have implemented creative housing solutions. 
  • Overview of the DSO’s housing toolkits and housing navigators.
  • A live Q&A session to address your questions.

Panelist:

Kelly Casey

With over 30 years of experience in the area of Developmental Services, Kelly’s extensive clinical knowledge in developmental services, dual diagnosis and autism have provided her with the skills to support individuals and families in the development and implementation of their person directed plans and individualized residential models.

Register now

Resource Workshops with Options Children

April resource workshops are just around the corner. Our next Camp Registration information session is tomorrow to help with all your questions for summer planning! Intro to Autism and AccessOAP is on Wednesday followed by Because You Need a Break Too and Financial Supports later in the month. Our new Caregiver Peer Group kicks off the first week of May and registration is open.

As always if you aren’t sure what you need, we offer a 1:1 Service Consultation to answer your specific questions.

Please see the attached flyers for registration information or visit our website. https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/workshops-groups-and-events/#Options

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