Exhibitors and Sessions
Saturday January 28th, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Learn about recreation, respite and life skills programs across the GTA.
- Talk to representatives from community programs.
- Find the right program to fit you or your family member’s needs.
- Connect with Holland Bloorview family leaders and mentors
- Register for summer and seasonal services.
All attendees MUST pre-register (limited capacity) at Eventbrite.
Information Booths
- Holland Bloorview Transitions, Recreation, Life Skills, Music, Arts, Aquatics and Respite
- Inclusive and specialized community programs
- Summer and seasonal camps
- Community respite services
Navigation Support Offered 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
For registered participants interested in speaking with a family mentor, we will have coffee chats available in the morning and afternoon. You will have a chance to connect with other family members at the fair and our family mentors.
Looking for more resources:
See below for online profiles on organizations, programs and services that support recreation, respite and life skills. Please click the green 'plus' sign on the right of each organization to see more information on their services and programs.
For more information:
Contact us at (416) 425-6220 ext. 6047 or email us.
Due to capacity restrictions we ask families limit the number of family members attending fair.
Childcare is not available | Metered parking is available | Tim Horton’s cafe is on site.
These exhibitors will be onsite at Holland Bloorview to answer your questions in person! If you'd like more information, please see exhibitor profiles below.
- Camp Awakening
- Camp Dreamwood
- Camp Maple Leaf
- Community Living Toronto - Respite Choices
- ConnectABILITY
- Developmental Services Ontario
- Easter Seals Ontario
- Extend-A-Family
- Flaghouse
- Geneva Centre for Autism
- Holland Bloorview's Brain Computer Interface
- Holland Bloorview's Employment Pathways Programs
- Holland Bloorview's Equipment Loan Service
- Holland Bloorview's Family Mentors
- Holland Bloorview's Family Resource Centre
- Holland Bloorview's Music and Arts
- Holland Bloorview's Respite Program
- Holland Bloorview's Transitions, Recreation and Life Skills Programs
- Jays Care Foundation
- March of Dimes Canada - LIFE Program
- Steer Friends
- The Centre for Independent Living Toronto
- Therabounce
- Trivel
- Variety Village
- Xenia Concerts
Organizations, programs and services that support recreation, respite and life skills
Please click the green 'plus' sign on the right of each organization to see more information on their services and programs.
Camps
About | Camp Awakening offers overnight summer camp, leadership and young adult programs that give children, teens and youth with physical disabilities the opportunity to increase independence, make lasting friendships and accomplish things they never thought possible. Along with traditional summer camp activities such as rock climbing, archery, sailing, arts & crafts and more, participants will connect with nature while enjoying canoe trips in the beautiful parks Ontario has to offer. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Life Skills, Transitions to adulthood, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Province wide. Boys program – Minden, ON Girls program – Tichborne, ON (north of Kingston) LIT – Bancroft, ON, Adult Camp - Algonquin Park, ON |
Age range | Ages 8-29. 8-18 traditional camp, 18-24 Leaders-in-Training, 21-29 Adult Camp. |
Client populations | Cerebral Palsy (CP), Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | Rolling applications. Final date: May 1. |
Waitlist | No, If a program is full, you will be automatically added to the waitlist |
Cost |
1-week sessions = $950 2-week sessions = $1,850 LIT program = $750 Financial assistance is available. |
Provides one-to-one support | No |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | To be determined. Last summer all campers and staff were required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks when necessary. We are currently in the process of working to finalize our COVID-19 mandates for the summer. As with last summer, we will be working with our host camps, medical advisors, and the Ontario Camps Association, as well as following mandates and guidelines provided to us by The Ministry of Health and regional Public Health units. |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | To be determined. Last summer all campers and staff were required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks when necessary. We are currently in the process of working to finalize our COVID-19 mandates for the summer. As with last summer, we will be working with our host camps, medical advisors, and the Ontario Camps Association, as well as following mandates and guidelines provided to us by The Ministry of Health and regional Public Health units. |
Website | https://campawakening.com/ |
| info@campawakening.com | |
Phone | 416-487-8400 |
Address | 150 Eglinton Ave E #403, Toronto, ON M4P 1E8 |
Social media |
About | An integrated camp for people with intellectual disabilities, focusing on social and recreational skills. |
Type of Service | Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Schomberg, ON |
Age range | 12 and up |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $2000/per week |
Provides one-to-one support | No, 3:1 ratio |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Vaccination mandate, masking in cohorts for 3 days, testing prior to arrival, upon arrival |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate, masking can be supplemented with face shields. |
Website | https://www.campconcord.ca/ |
| info@campconcord.ca | |
Phone | 647-746-6339 |
Address | 12 West Street |
Social media |
About | Camp Dreamwood provides integrated summer camp, leadership, and outdoor recreation programs for children and youth of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to create a fun, safe and supportive environment where campers can increase independence, learn new skills, develop confidence and join a second family. |
Type of Service | Respite, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | 6 and up |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Yes |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Camp approx $1,050 for one week |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes, There are limited 1:1 spots available per week. Staff to client ratio is 1:3 |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | N/A |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | N/A |
Website | https://www.campdreamwood.ca/ |
| info@campdreamwood.ca | |
Phone | 647-546-3315 |
Address | Mailing: 23 Cassidy Place, Toronto, ON, M3B 2S3 |
Social media |
About | At Camp Kennebec, campers aged 6+ with Autism, ADHD, learning & social difficulties & other special needs have a great time, accomplish more than they ever expected, make new friends & create fabulous summer memories they deserve. Every day is a perfect blend of individual choice & 50+ waterfront, land and artistic activities including horseback riding & ziplining. |
Type of Service | Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | We’re 3 hours from Toronto, 1 hour from Kingston, 4 hours from Montreal, and 2 hours from Ottawa. |
Age range | 6 years and up |
Client populations | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | June of each year |
Waitlist | Waitlists on some weeks, happen closer to the beginning of the summer |
Cost | $1,700.00 - $2,895.00/week plus HST |
Provides one-to-one support | We run our program with a 2:1, camper to staff ratio however, we can accommodate for a one-to-one provided by the family. |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | None of the above, We abide by health and safety protocols recommended or mandated by our local KFLA public health authority, which is governed by the Province of Ontario. We follow all directives from the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ontario Camps Association. |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | None of the above, We abide by health and safety protocols recommended or mandated by our local KFLA public health authority, which is governed by the Province of Ontario. We follow all directives from the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ontario Camps Association. |
Website | www.campkennebec.com |
| info@campkennebec.com | |
Phone | 613-335-2114 |
Address | 1422 Cox Road, Arden Ontario K0H1B0 |
Social media |
About | Camp Maple Leaf is a charitable organization that gives children of Canadian Military Families and children who share similar unique life challenges a camp to call their own. Camp Maple Leaf supports and celebrates them for who they are, and fosters friendships that follow them home. |
Type of Service | Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | 7-16 years |
Client populations | Osteogenesis Imperfecta, dwarfism, facial differences, skin conditions, Alopecia, limb differences, Tourette Syndrome, Down Syndrome |
Other parent or family groups | Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Down Syndrome are both family camps. Dwarfism, Alopecia, Tourette Syndrome and Limb differences include siblings. |
Deadline to register | All programs work on a rolling admission until they are full. |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $875.00 but there are subsidies for everyone so you can pay what you can afford. |
Provides one-to-one support | yes, a few per session. |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | We are waiting to see the 2023 summer recommendations. |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | We are waiting to see the 2023 summer recommendations. |
Website | www.campmapleleaf.ca |
| april@campmapleleaf.ca | |
Phone | 647-966-1239 |
Address | Ennisemore, ON |
Social media |
About |
Registration for this summer will open January 30. We are reaching out today with information that we hope will bring some much-needed joy to our camp community. It is with very happy hearts that we are announcing our intention to run an in-person camping program for the summer at Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | 0-36 years |
Client populations | Cerebral Palsy (CP), Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, Family Camp |
Deadline to register | March 30 |
Waitlist | Yes (please indicate how long your waitlist is approximately in the 'Other' box below) |
Cost | $250.00 - $2000.00 |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Vaccination mandate |
Website | https://www.eastersealscamps.org |
| camp@easterseals.org | |
Phone | 1-800-668-6252 x325 |
Address | One Concorde Gate, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M3C 3N6 |
Social media |
Holland Bloorview Programs and Services
About | Brain computer interfaces (BCIs) translate brain activity into commands that can control technology. Holland Bloorview's Clinical BCI Program offers therapeutic recreation groups where participants have the opportunity to explore BCI applications with other BCI users. Together, kids can practice their BCI skills, create an art masterpiece, race remote control cars, play games and have fun. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Equipment |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | 5-18 years |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Epilepsy, Genetic, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Enrollment occurs seasonally as groups are run. |
Cost | No cost |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate |
Website | https://hollandbloorview.ca/clinical-brain-computer-interface-bci-program |
| BCI@hollandbloorview.ca | |
Phone | 416-425-6220 ext 7365 |
Address | 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
Social media | Holland Bloorview's social media channels: |
About | A Family Mentor has lived experience as a caregiver of a current or former Holland Bloorview client. They are passionate about providing helpful tips and offering peer support to other families. Our Family Mentors are trained Family Leaders who draw upon their personal lived experiences to support other Holland Bloorview families. |
Type of Service | Caregiver Support |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | N/A |
Client populations | Caregivers of any Holland Bloorview client |
Other parent or family groups | Family Support Network Facebook Page Sibling Support Program or email siblingsupport@hollandbloorview.ca |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Free |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person and virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking and vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate |
Website | https://hollandbloorview.ca/get-involved-give/family-leadership-program… |
| familypartner@hollandbloorview.ca | |
Phone | 416-425-6220 |
Address | 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
Social media | Holland Bloorview's social media channels: |
About | Music and Arts programs at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital offer a wide range of year-round art and music programs for children and youth with disabilities and their siblings, up to the age of 18 years (note: only Spiral Garden is an integrated program for participants with AND without special needs)*. Led by certified accredited music therapists and professional artists, Music and Arts programs provide opportunities for self-expression and social participation through programs that focus on music education, music therapy, visual and performing arts. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Camp, Sensory or multisensory environments or items |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | Registrant is 0-18 years old with special needs. Client 19-21 are welcome to apply, but it is understood that acceptance will be considered based on availability or program age allowances. Please note age ranges in Program Selections. |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | See "Holland Bloorview's Family Mentors and Care for the Caregiver Supports" tab |
Deadline to register | Please see website, as different programs have different deadlines |
Waitlist | Depends on program interest |
Cost | Please see website, as different programs have different costs |
Provides one-to-one support | Registrant must be able to participate in programs without 1:1 support. If the registrant requires 1:1 support, families will review the Family-Provided Support document to provide adequate support for registrant. |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking and vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate |
Website | https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/music-and-arts |
| musicandart@hollandbloorview.ca | |
Phone | 416-425-6220 X 3317 |
Address | 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
Social media | Holland Bloorview's social media channels: |
About | We offer day and overnight respite programs and camps. The day respite is offered on Sundays throughout the school year and during March Break and the Summer. The overnight respite program runs year round. |
Type of Service | Respite, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | GTA, Ontario |
Age range | 0-18 years |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | See "Holland Bloorview's Family Mentors and Care for the Caregiver Supports" tab |
Deadline to register | Seasonal |
Waitlist | Yes, currently 2 months (as of January 2023) |
Cost | $45 per day |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes, As available |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking and vaccination highly recommended |
Website | https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/respite |
| Rsanford@hollandbloorview.ca | |
Phone | 416-425-6220 |
Address | 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
Social media | Holland Bloorview's social media channels: |
About | Evidence-informed community integrated services for children, youth, and young adults. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Life Skills, Transitions to adulthood, Equipment |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | 0-18 |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | See "Holland Bloorview's Family Mentors and Care for the Caregiver Supports" tab |
Deadline to register | Please see website, as different programs have different deadlines |
Waitlist | Depends on program interest |
Cost | Please see website, as different programs have different costs |
Provides one-to-one support | Please see website |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, virtual and hybrid services |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking and vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking and vaccination recommended |
Website | https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/transitions |
| Please see website for program contacts | |
Phone | 416-425-6220 |
Address | 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
Social media | Holland Bloorview's social media channels: |
Creative Programs
About |
This program was created by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), in consultation with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The program offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 4+ with diverse physical, cognitive and developmental needs. The program offers 4 classes, with each class being led by an NBS Community Dance Specialist and supported by a live accompanist, an Occupational Therapist and a team of volunteers. The goal of these classes is to provide opportunity for self-exploration and for the dancers to participate in a way that works best for them that day. |
Type of Service | Recreation |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto |
Age range | 4-18 |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | We offer additional recreational programs for children and adults |
Deadline to register | Our programs run from Sept-June with rolling registration |
Waitlist | Yes, 4-5 children per class |
Cost | The classes are 15 dollars a class, with partial and full subsidy options. |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, for all staff and volunteers in the classroom |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | None of the above |
Website | https://www.nbs-enb.ca |
| sharingdance@nbs-enb.ca | |
Phone | 416-964-3780 |
Address | 400 Jarvis Street, Toronto Ontario, M4Y2G6 |
Social media |
About | DramaWay provides inclusive Arts Program for youth and adults of All Abilities across the GTA. Some programs take place online and some in person. Our productions based programs (theatre, dance and vocal) culminate to a final performance that gets put on in a live theatre for an audience in the Spring. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Life Skills |
Catchment area or geographical area served | GTA (several programs across the GTA) |
Age range | 14+ |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | N/A |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $736.5- $1,076.4 +HST (total price for programs starting in the Fall and going into the Spring) |
Provides one-to-one support | No, 5 to 1 ratio |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
Website | dramaway.com |
| holly@dramaway.com | |
Phone | 416-614-1078 |
Address | DramaWay Office: 11 Emmett Avenue, Toronto ON. M6M 2E3 |
Social media |
About | Hand Over Hand is a non-profit that creates safe, accessible spaces with and for the disability community. We value peer-driven programs, youth engagement, and community accessibility. We have a free social group program, free parent social program, and fee-based accessible taekwondo and adaptive yoga program programs with and for people in York Region and Toronto who have disabilities, and remain volunteer-run to this day. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Transitions to adulthood |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Located in York Region, but open to anyone who wants to join |
Age range | 14 years of age and up |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, Parent Social Program |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Free social program, and adaptive sport programs (yoga) that cost approximately $150/6 week block |
Provides one-to-one support | We try to have a 1:1 or 2:1 client to volunteer ratio for in person events |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Vaccination and masking requested if possible |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking requested if possible |
Website | www.handoverhand.ca |
| info@handoverhand.ca | |
Phone | N/A - as we are volunteer-run, we only have an email address for communication |
Address | Markham and York Region |
Social media |
About | Purple Carrots provides arts-based programming specialized in diverse neuro & physical abilities. Workshops, Camps, and Community! |
Type of Service | Recreation, Life Skills, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto |
Age range | all ages |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, our programs are inclusive to everyone and we provide 1:1 counselling services to anyone |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Price depends on service |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | N/A |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | No |
Website | www.purplecarrots.ca |
| info@purplecarrots.ca | |
Phone | 416-786-1391 |
Address | Mailing address: 223-901 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X5 |
Social media |
About | Xenia Concerts presents family-friendly concerts that embrace neurodiversity and disability. Working closely with caregivers, health care professionals, and individuals with lived experience, Xenia Concerts designs events that adapt to a diversity of sensory needs and abilities. Attendees are free to move, make noise, and stim during the performances, and accessibility features such as visual aids, visual description, sensory toys, and ASL interpretation are provided. |
Type of Service | Recreation |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario (mostly GTA) |
Age range | All ages, especially 0-18 |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Our events are whole-family inclusive |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Free (through reimbursement) |
Provides one-to-one support | Not applicable to my organization |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate |
Website | https://xeniaconcerts.com |
| info@xeniaconcerts.com | |
Phone | 647-896-8295 |
Address | 308-210 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, M5T 0A9 |
Social media |
Respite
About | Ausome Karma is a social club and life/job coaching services firm specifically designed to provide growth for teens & young adults living with Autism or other Neurodiverse challenges. |
Type of Service | Respite, Recreation, Life Skills, Transitions to adulthood, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | GTA |
Age range | 15-35yrs |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Mental Health |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, family support indirectly |
Deadline to register | No deadline as we have on-going programs throughout the year |
Waitlist | N/A |
Cost | Group rates are $30/hr or $100/hr for 1-1 coaching |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | N/A |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | N/A |
Website | https://www.ausomekarma.com/ |
| shawn@ausomekarma.com | |
Phone | 416-200-6713 |
Address | 16 Dunsmore Gardens, North York, ON, M3H 3M2 |
Social media |
About | Community Living Toronto offers various flexible short-term care and supports outside of the home, that can be provided for a few hours, a few days, or up to a week to meet the needs of children (age 2-17) and adults (age 18+) with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who live in the community with a parent or caregiver. Specialized respite supports are also offered to children with autism. |
Type of Service | Respite, Camp, Sensory or multisensory environments or items |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York |
Age range | 2-17; 18+ |
Client populations | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities, primary diagnosis of Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities and/or ASD; can support secondary diagnosis, please inquire |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, SibShop; Moms Supporting Moms (toregan@cltoronto.ca) |
Deadline to register | NA |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $5-22 dollars per visit. |
Provides one-to-one support | please inquire if 1:1 support in required |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking and Vaccinations are strongly encouraged in alignment with public health guidelines |
Website | cltoronto.ca |
| respitechoices@cltoronto.ca | |
Phone | 647-729-0450 |
Address | 20 Spadina Rd. Toronto On |
Social media |
About | Geneva Centre's Group Services program offers evening and weekend out of home respite, evening and weekend social skills courses and seasonal camps for individuals with ASD. Currently, in-Centre programs are offered at a 1:1 staff-to-client ratio of support and virtual programs are offered at a 1:3 ratio of support. Our programs are offered for both children and adult participants. |
Type of Service | Respite, Recreation, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto - location in Midtown |
Age range | 4 - 17 years & 18+ years |
Client populations | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Any dual diagnosis with ASD |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Yes, Waitlists differ from program to program and can range from 0 people - 30 people |
Cost | We have partial subsidies making 10 weeks of program $500, fee-based programs that generally cost $280/day, and fully subsidized programs that cost $0 |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | None of the above |
Website | https://www.autism.net/ |
| groupservices@autism.net | |
Phone | 416 322 7877 ext 262 |
Address | 164 Merton Street |
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About | Recreational Respite supports children, youth, young adults and older adults though one -to-one and groups programs. Our Recreation Professionals develop and implement person centred programs with goals and outcomes (or quality of life). |
Type of Service | Respite, Recreation, Life Skills, Transitions to adulthood, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario and Canada |
Age range | 5 and up |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, 1:1 and group programs are inclusive for siblings; RECreating Capacity Workshop for caregivers and professionals |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Yes, a period of 2-3 weeks to align families with in home supports |
Cost | $20-$38.50/ hour |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | No |
Website | www.recrespite.com |
| info@recrespite.com | |
Phone | 877-855-7070 |
Address | Po Box 3012 Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 |
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Life Skills
About | March of Dimes Canada is a national charity creating real change for people living with disabilities across Canada. We offer a variety of programs and services that provide the opportunity for people with disabilities to increase independence and connect with peers. In addition to the Conductive Education and LIFE programs, March of Dimes Canada offers Employment Services, Post-Polio programs, After Stroke programs, Supportive Housing and Attendant Services. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Life Skills, Transitions to adulthood, Camp, rehabilitation |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto, York Region, Peel |
Age range |
Conductive Education: 0-25 years LIFE Program: 15-30 years |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury, Post Polio |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Yes, If the session of a program is full, person is put on waitlist and given a spot in the following session. Most program sessions are ten weeks. |
Cost | Conductive Education is FREE. There is a cost to participating in in-person social and recreational outings with the LIFE program. The total cost is about $50 to cover the price of admission and tickets (for example: movie ticket). |
Provides one-to-one support | 1:1 support with goal setting. Conductive Education virtual (Zoom) support is 1:5, in-person support depends on the needs/levels of gross motor function of the client, it could be 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3. LIFE program virtual (Zoom) support between 1:5 and 1:8, in-person support is 1:4. |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate, Masking mandate unless medically exempt. |
Website | https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca |
| communityprograms@marchofdimes.ca | |
Phone | Tel: 416-425-3463 Toll-free: 1-800-263-3463 |
Address |
March of Dimes Canada Head Office 10 Overlea Blvd. Toronto, ON M4H 1A4 Note: office is moving to a new location at the end of March 2023 |
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About | Steer Friends provides day program support to youth and adults with disabilities and complex care needs across York Region and the GTA. We serve a diverse group of individuals including those living with cerebral palsy, autism, genetic and seizure disorders. Many of our clients have graduated high school and our program provides a space where they can thrive and continue to be a part of the community. At Steer Friends, our goal is to empower and enrich lives through stimulation activities including art exploration, skills acquisition, community involvement and therapies. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Transitions to adulthood, Adult Day Program |
Catchment area or geographical area served | York Region, GTA |
Age range | 18 and up |
Client populations | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Physical Disabilities |
Other parent or family groups | N/A |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Yes, 3 to 6 months |
Cost | $112/day |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Vaccination mandate |
Website | www.steerfriends.org |
| info@steerfriends.org | |
Phone | 905-642-0234 |
Address |
30 Innovator ave Unit 6, Stouffville, ON. L4A 0Y2 |
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About | CILT is a cross disability Independent Living Centre that provides core programs (Independent Living Skills, Peer Support, and Service Navigation) it also administers the Attendant Services Application Centre where people 16+ with permanent physical disabilities who can direct their own services apply for supportive housing, attendant outreach services, transitional and life skills programs. CILT also administers the Direct Funding program where people 16+ with permanent physical disabilities who can direct their own services apply to receive funding to hire their own attendants as Self-Managers. |
Type of Service | Life Skills, Transitions to adulthood, Attendant Services Application Centre (Toronto and York Region) and Direct Funding Ontario |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Attendant Services Application Centre serves Toronto and York Region, Direct Funding is Ontariowide, Core programs (Peer Support, Independent Living Skills and Service Navigation) focus on Toronto and the GTA but are running virtually and so more flexible with boundaries. |
Age range | 16 years and up |
Client populations | Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Epilepsy, Genetic, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury, Attendant Services Application Centre and Direct Funding are for adults with permanent physical disabilities who can direct their own services. Core programs (Peer Support, Independent Living Skills and Service Navigation) are cross-disability. |
Other parent or family groups | Does not apply |
Deadline to register | ASAC and Direct Funding accept applications on an ongoing basis. |
Waitlist | Yes (please indicate how long your waitlist is approximately in the 'Other' box below), ASAC's waitlist is not numerical and is based on what an individual applies for (supportive housing, attendant outreach services, transitional and life skills programs) and is based on the vacancies in those programs. The Direct Funding program has a year long waitlist to interview for the program. |
Cost | No cost. |
Provides one-to-one support | Not applicable for my organization, company, program or service |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Does not apply |
Website | www.cilt.ca and www.dfontario.ca |
| cilt@cilt.ca | |
Phone | Phone: (416) 599-2458 TTY: Dial 711 for Bell Relay Service |
Address | 365 Bloor Street East, Suite 902, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3L4 |
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About | Viability is a neurodiverse team working to co-create brighter futures with neurodivergent people and allies, build community, and transform workplaces, schools, and our broader society in ways that support everyone. Currently, we offer a weekly Zoom meetup that gives neurodivergent youth an opportunity to play games, talk, and hang out in a peer-to-peer environment. We also have volunteer/leadership opportunities available for disabled people. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Volunteer opportunities for neurodivergent people |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario (programming is currently virtual) |
Age range | 16 and up |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Mental Health, Anyone who falls under the neurodiversity umbrella or is an ally to the community |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | N/A - ongoing enrolment |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Free |
Provides one-to-one support | No, Our programming is currently virtual; participants welcome to bring their own support people if required |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Does not apply to my organization, company, service or program |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Does not apply to my organization, company, service or program |
Website | www.viablecareers.org |
| info@viablecareers.org | |
Phone | 416-576-2632 (email or text preferred) |
Address | N/A |
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Sport and Active Recreation
About | Sport club offering recreational and competitive para athletics, wheelchair racing, para ice hockey, wheelchair basketball, boccia and a fun multisport program for younger participants. |
Type of Service | Recreation |
Catchment area or geographical area served | GTA / Peel / Halton |
Age range | All ages |
Client populations | Cerebral Palsy (CP), Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury, All physical disabilities (congenital and acquired) |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, Multisport / Wheelchair Basketball |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $50-$350 |
Provides one-to-one support | No, Athletes must bring their own support person if required |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | We adhere to our Provincial Sport governing bodies protocols. |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | We adhere to our Provincial Sport governing bodies protocols. |
Website | www.cruisers-sports.com |
| Questions@cruisers-sports.com | |
Phone | 647-338-6271 |
Address | 9-6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Suite #158, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2V7 |
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About |
Challenger Baseball is Jays Care's adaptive baseball program, run in partnership with Little League Canada and Baseball Canada, specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The program teaches athletes living with disabilities the core life skills inherent to baseball, including: teamwork, communication, determination, resiliency, inclusion, support and courage. Challenger Baseball ensures every athlete has the opportunity to play in a fun and safe environment where they learn to become more independent, build confidence, improve their communication skills, and set and achieve their own personal goals. During the summer months, volunteer community coaches lead the program as distinct leagues in communities across Canada. Throughout the school year, Challenger Baseball takes place in partnership with integrated and specialized schools and a variety of community-based organizations. Anyone registered as a Challenger Baseball coach, teacher or programmer can receive in-person training from Jays Care, adaptive equipment, t-shirts and hats for players and a wide variety of coaching tools to support their athletes. |
Type of Service | Respite, Recreation |
Catchment area or geographical area served | We have 115 Challenger Baseball leagues in communities across Canada. We have several programs in Toronto and the surrounding areas including Toronto, Scarborough, Pickering, Vaughn, Durham Region, Brampton, Etobicoke, Oakville, Burlington and many others! |
Age range | Challenger Baseball is for children, youth and adults living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The age range is typically 4-25+ based on the community league. There are some leagues who have a kids league and adult leagues and others that only have leagues for children. |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | No |
Deadline to register | Each league has different registration dates/times. For more specific information on timing, please email Meghan.Saundercook@bluejays.com |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | The goal of Challenger Baseball is to eliminate or reduce barriers to participation. Cost is typically dependent on each independent league. Some programs waive the fee to participate where other programs charge between $30-$60.00 to play for the summer. |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | None of the above |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | None of the above |
Website | https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/community/jays-care/challenger-baseball |
| meghan.saundercook@bluejays.com | |
Phone | 416-341-3662 |
Address | Rogers Centre, One Blue Jays Way, Suite 3200, Toronto ON M5V 1J1 |
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About | ParaSport Ontario is a non-profit organization that supports all members of the disability community in finding their sport or activity of choice. We not only try to connect the disability community to find para sport opportunities in their region but we also try to connect all parasport and adapted activity/fitness organizations to become more streamlined and less fragmented. This is done through our website and our Resource Hub which houses all of this information for people to come to as a one-stop-shop and access all the information and resources about finding the parasport/activity opportunity that is right for them and in their region. We also have a Play to Podium fund where people can apply for funding to purchase adapted equipment to remove the barrier of participation to that adapted parasport of choice if needed and have equipment rentals too. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Equipment, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | All Ages |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, some programs that are promoted through the Resource Hub have the option for siblings to participate in the parasport if it is mixed ability programs. |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Does not apply to my organization, company, service or program |
Cost | Free programs and also programs/parasports which cost money depending on the organization that is found through the Resource Hub |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | N/A |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | N/A |
Website | www.parasportontario.ca |
| james@parasportontario.ca | |
Phone | 289-380-2445 |
Address | 3701 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, Ontario M1N 2G2 |
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About |
Pickering Football Club's All Abilities soccer programs offer children and youth with intellectual and/or physical disabilities an opportunity to participate in specially designed recreational opportunities. Every child deserves a chance to build lasting friendships, make memories and feel like they belong. The All Abilities team strives for an inclusive environment where no child is noticed for their disability, rather, their enormous abilities shine. Our programs are fully inclusive, designed and adapted for children with any disability or level of behaviour. Whether they use a wheelchair, walker or wear orthotics, or live with an intellectual, communication (ASD) or developmental disability, we provide support (1:1 as needed) and welcome all on the field. PFC's All Abilities programs are at the forefront of development of not only soccer and recreational programs but also physical literacy programming, quality participation and recreation/socialization opportunities. |
Type of Service | Recreation |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Programming held at Holland Bloorview and the Pickering Football Club in Pickering |
Age range | 5 years and up |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | No, however, if there is additional space available, we allow siblings to register |
Deadline to register | Winter: January, Summer: May, Fall: September |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $125 for 12 weeks (All Abilities Soccer) |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | N/A |
Website | https://www.pickeringfc.ca/allabilities |
| allabilities@pickeringfc.ca | |
Phone | 905-831-9803 x 207 |
Address | Holland Bloorview: 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON Pickering Football Club: 1975 Clements Road, Pickering, ON |
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About | PowerHockey Toronto runs a weekly house league from October through May each year, providing para-athletes with various disabilities and skill levels who use a power wheelchair the opportunity to partake in a recreational, yet competitive sport, of powerhockey. Powerhockey is based off the rules of ice hockey but played on a gym floor. Powerhockey enables players to meet and learn from others with similar disabilities as well as develop many transferable life skills including teamwork, collaboration, and analytical thinking. Lifelong friendships and relationships are fostered and a tight-knit community of players, coaches, volunteers, and fans are formed, where it becomes more than just hockey. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Parasport (Powerhockey) |
Catchment area or geographical area served | GTA and surrounding area |
Age range | 12+ |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury, Power wheelchair users |
Other parent or family groups | N/A |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $40 |
Provides one-to-one support | No |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
Website | https://www.powerhockeytoronto.com/ |
| info@powerhockeytoronto.com | |
Phone | 416-522-3003 |
Address | Program Location Address: 55 Forest Manor Road, North York, Ontario, M2J 1G3 Mailing Address: 63 Creekwood Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1E 4L6 |
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About | TheraBounce provides trampoline based therapy to children and adults with a wide range for needs and abilities. We also offer camp, respite evenings, and recreational therapy groups (social groups and parent / tot). We have three main locations across the GTA in Woodbridge, North York and Markham. |
Type of Service | Respite, Recreation, Life Skills, Camp, Sensory or multisensory environments or items |
Catchment area or geographical area served | GTA & York Region |
Age range | All ages |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Yes (please share names of these programs in the 'Other' box below)., Respite evenings are for siblings as well |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | $30-$95 for programs and services |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | No |
Website | |
| jenn@therabounce.com | |
Phone | 705-928-7079 |
Address | 37 Densley Ave, North York ON |
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About | Variety Village promotes accessible and inclusive sport, training and fitness activities for individuals, families and groups of all ages/ abilities. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Camp |
Catchment area or geographical area served | ON |
Age range | All ages and abilities |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Fitness, special events, membership |
Deadline to register | Registration dates differ - programs, teams and camps |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Fees for camps, programs, teams |
Provides one-to-one support | No, 1:5 |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Optional at the discretion of the individual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Vaccination mandate |
Website | varietyontario.ca |
| aallison@varietyontario.ca | |
Phone | 416-699-7167 |
Address |
3701 Danforth avenue Scarborough |
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Resource Hubs
About | ConnectABILITY.ca is a curated online resource library designed to connect people who have an intellectual or developmental disability, their families, support networks, and developmental services staff with the resources and information they need. We are Ontario-wide and contain over 1000 articles, 200 videos, and countless tip sheets, webinars, and other resources from a variety of different organizations, agencies, and service providers. |
Type of Service | Information Hub |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Ontario |
Age range | All Ages |
Client populations | We have information and resources for all populations |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, We have resources that support parents, families, and siblings. |
Deadline to register | Not applicable |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | Free |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes, If you need support navigating the site or finding the resources you are looking for we do provide one-on-one support with that. |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Does not apply |
Website | https://connectability.ca/en/ |
| support@connectability.ca | |
Phone | 416-274-9026 |
Address | N/A |
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About | DSO is mandated to confirm eligibility for Ontario-funded resources. Programs include supported housing such as group homes, community participation supports such as day programs, future planning, and case management, among others. We are able to assist people in understanding this support sector, and provide information about next steps in that person's process. |
Type of Service | Transitions to adulthood, System navigation of government-funded resources for adults |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto |
Age range | 16 years and up |
Client populations | Developmental Disabilities |
Other parent or family groups | Does not apply |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | N/A |
Cost | All services are subsidized by the Ontario government |
Provides one-to-one support | Not applicable for my organization, company, program or service |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | Does not apply to my organization, company, service or program |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Masking mandate |
Website | https://www.dsontario.ca/ |
| dsotr@surreyplace.ca | |
Phone | 1-855-372-3858 |
Address | 2 Surrey Place, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C2 |
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About | Extend-A-Family has the mission that everyone belongs. Our focus is on building relationship with an inclusive focus for all children aged 0-18 years of age with developmental disabilities. This is done with 1;1 support, conversations at school, groups, volunteers, exploring valued roles and more. |
Type of Service | Building relationships in community with focus on inclusion |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto |
Age range | 0-18 years |
Client populations | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, Sexuality with a Focus on Healthy Relationships; Safe and Secure Futures Network; Dads Support Group; Inclusive Education Network; Parent Groups |
Deadline to register | No deadline for most groups as can join when appropriate |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | No cost except for Sexuality Workshop |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | No |
Website | extendafamily.ca |
| abm@extendafamily.ca | |
Phone | 647-292-5328 |
Address | 200-3300 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 2L6 |
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About |
Toronto Public Library strives to make our spaces, collections, and services welcoming and accessible for everyone. A Toronto Public Library card is free for anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or owns property in Toronto. We offer: - assistive reading devices and computer technology, to use in branches; - library books and other materials in accessible formats, for all ages; - access to the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) for readers of all ages with print disabilities; and - accessibility services such as Home Library Service, Persons with Disabilities Status, My Visit to Toronto Public Library: A Social Story for Everyone, and accessibility supports (e.g., captioning, sign language interpretation, or attendant services) for library programs and events, upon advance request |
Type of Service | Free accessible public library services, including: assistive reading technology, accessible format collections, home delivery services, and more! |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto |
Age range | All ages |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury, |
Other parent or family groups | N/A |
Deadline to register | Some library programs have deadlines to register but most do not. Many programs are drop-in. Registration information is included in the program listing on the website or in the branch. |
Waitlist | Some library programs that require registration have waitlists but most do not. |
Cost | Free |
Provides one-to-one support | No, however one-on-one support is offered for homework help programs with volunteer tutors or for help using library resources with library staff. |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | N/A |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | N/A |
Website | https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/accessibility/ |
| accessibleservices@tpl.ca | |
Phone | 416-393-7099 |
Address | Toronto Public Library has 100 branches across the city. Our central mailing address is: 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8. |
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About | Our program is staffed by parents of children with a developmental disability. We teach parents how to teach their children various life skills. We also connect with the school to coordinate plans and get feedback from the teacher |
Type of Service | Life Skills, Transitions to adulthood |
Catchment area or geographical area served | Toronto |
Age range | 2.5 years to 18 years |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Disabilities |
Other parent or family groups | Yes, Parent Share Support Group |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Yes (please indicate how long your waitlist is approximately in the 'Other' box below), about a month |
Cost | Free, Covered by MCCSS |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | Virtual |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Masking mandate, Vaccination mandate |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | N/A |
Website | woodgreen.org |
| bheath@woodgreen.org | |
Phone | 647-388-2034 |
Address | 815 Danforth Ave, Toronto |
Social media | N/A |
Adaptive or Sensory Equipment
About |
Freedom Concepts custom-builds adaptive tricycles, Chill-Out Chairs, and other early intervention devices. Our products provide mobility and therapeutic benefits to thousands of individuals throughout Canada, the United States, and globally. Working with medical professionals, therapists, and families, all Freedom Concepts products have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate the needs of individuals living with limited mobility due to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, Angelman syndrome, Rett syndrome, visual impairment, and many others. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Equipment, Sensory or multisensory environments or items |
Catchment area or geographical area served | North America |
Age range | All ages |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Genetic, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Does not apply to my organization, company, service or program |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Does not apply to my organization, company, service or program |
Cost | Due to the custom nature of our products, prices vary. Please contact us for specific pricing information. |
Provides one-to-one support | Not applicable |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Does not apply |
Website | https://freedomconcepts.com/ |
| mobility@freedomconcepts.com | |
Phone | 1-800-661-9915 |
Address | 2087 Plessis Road, Sunnyside, MB |
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About | Flaghouse Inc specializes in Snoezelen® Multi-Sensory Environments (MSE). Snoezelen Rooms incorporates a specialized selection of sensory equipment and materials that can help clients adapt their responses to sensory stimulation and to advance education and therapy goals. Each Snoezelen MSE is tailored to meet the needs of specific populations according to age and ability. The blends of sights, sounds, textures, aromas, and motion provide stimulation of the primary sensory systems and can be modified to meet each participant's sensory needs. |
Type of Service | Equipment, Sensory or multisensory environments or items |
Catchment area or geographical area served | North America |
Age range | All ages |
Client populations | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Complex Medical Diagnoses, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Genetic, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Spina Bifida and/or Spinal Cord Injury |
Other parent or family groups | Does not apply |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | No |
Cost | 0-$100,000.00+ (Room Design and Consultations are complementary) |
Provides one-to-one support | Yes |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | In person, Virtual, Hybrid |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Does not apply |
Website | https://www.flaghouse.ca/ |
| rposkin@flaghouse.com | |
Phone | 905-914-8712 |
Address | 50 East Wilmot Street, Suite 201 | Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3Z3 |
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About | Trivel manufactures a complete line of adaptive tricycles for children and adults. Our mission and passion is to keep kids active and allow them to get the physical and psychological benefits of cycling no matter their disability. |
Type of Service | Recreation, Equipment |
Catchment area or geographical area served | ON |
Age range | 3 years - Adult |
Client populations | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities |
Other parent or family groups | Does not apply |
Deadline to register | N/A |
Waitlist | Does not apply |
Cost | Adaptive Tricycles - $2,000 - $6,000 |
Provides one-to-one support | Not applicable |
In person, virtual or hybrid services | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: staff | Does not apply |
COVID-19 vaccination or masking policy: participants | Does not apply |
Website | trivel.com |
| jfishbein@theracaremni.com | |
Phone | 416-543-5647 |
Address |
467 Rue Bourque #102 Repentigny Quebec J5Z 5A2 |
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