Toronto, ON, M3B 2T5
For general information on services offered, visit Kerry's Place
Services Offered:
- The Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
- consultation services
- Resource Centre and Library
- adult Supports
- transitional adult services
- respite and recreational services
- workshops
- Social Skills groups and sibling groups and Camps
- residential services and supports
ON, M2L 1A2
Services available in Milton and Toronto
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON, M4G 1R8
COVID19
- visit website for list of current changes and closures including visiting policies
- expanded virtual programming
Pediatric rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospital
Inpatient Services
- brain injury rehabilitation
- specialized orthopedic and developmental rehabilitation (SODR)
- complex continuing care
- Get Up and Go - pediatric pain service
Outpatient Services
- augmentative and alternative communication; writing aids service
- autism diagnosis and treatment services; Autism Assessment Diagnostic Hub
- brain injury rehabilitation, concussion centre
- cleft lip and palate/craniofacial service
- clinical seating
- creative arts and music therapy
- dental clinic - by referral by physician or dentist only
- feeding
- neuromotor and neuromuscular
- orthotics, prosthetics and myoelectrics
- respite
- snoezelen rooms for inpatients and the community
- spina bifida and spinal cord services
- swim programs
- therapeutic recreation and life skills
- youth engagement and employment programs
Early Learning and Development
- infant and child development consultation and early intervention
- consultative support to childcare centres on programming, occupational therapy and school transitions
- 2 nursery schools -- see separate entries
Adult Services
- orthotics
- prosthetics and myoelectrics
- swim programs
Vaughan, ON, L4J 3V9
Support and friendship programs for individuals with special needs and their families and caregivers
Friends@Home pairs teenage volunteers with children and youth with special needs for weekly home visits
Recreation
- Mom's Night Out
- Sunday Circle -- respite for caregivers while children, youth and young adults with special needs enjoy inclusive recreation program
- buddy baseball
- education and awareness
- Jewish holiday events
Markham, ON, L4J 4E5
Day programming, employment programs, and other support services for neurodivergent adults
- ACE (Abilities, Community, Empowerment) day program
- WorkWise Supported Employment Program
- on-site workplace coaching, sustained long-term support
- STEP (Skills Training Employment Program)
- provides industry recognized credentials and certifications
- tailored specifically for neurodivergent individuals
- residential program
- supportive housing for individuals who can not live independently and need extra support
- recreational and social programs
Toronto, ON, M3A 1A3
Toronto, ON, M3A 1A3
Community-based day program
- recreation
- academics
- arts and crafts
- social skills
- sensory activities
- physical fitness
- communication and vocational training
- spiritual care
ON, M1W 2R9
Eligibility for clients to receive supportive housing services is determined by the inter RAI Community Health Assessment * health care professionals, both internal and external, can make referrals for service initiation * limited supportive housing client spaces available annually
Services include:
- safety reassurance
- 24-hour emergency response
- medication reminding
- light meal preparation
- assistance with personal care
- light homemaking and laundry
- socialization
- care management
- supervised exercise
Toronto, ON, M3C 1J5
Support through housing and community support programs
- 11 homes in Scarborough/Toronto
- 24 hour staff support
- day program open to community, capacity 53
- day program includes developmental and recreational programs according to need
- day program and 2 homes are fully accessible
ON, M4R 1B9
Services and Programs:
- Mount Pleasant Location
- Orchard View Location
- Windermere Location
ON, M4R 1B9
Toronto, ON, M3J 2M2
Person Directed Planning
- helps clients to set goals and find the supports necessary to enable them to reach their goals
Academic Supports
- assists clients enrolled in college or university programs with individualized academic support
Day Supports
- arts, recreation
- life skills development including money management and emotional/social skills
- respite for teens
Integrated Employment Services, see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M3J 2C6
Toronto, ON, M3J 2C6
Evening, weekend programs available - Vaughan, Toronto and Scarbourogh
Winter, Summer and March Break programs also available - inquire
Toronto, ON, M3J 3J5
Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
Children and Youth
- information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
- help in accessing funding and programs
- development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
- employment programs for youth
Adults
- skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
- job placement
- Case Management Program (Formerly Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW))
- supportive services, including counselling and advocacy, for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community
Families
- family and parent support groups
- in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services
Residential Services
- supported group living
- supportive home share
- supportive independent living
- LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility
Respite Services
- adult fee-for-service programs
- residential respite for children and adults
- summer camps
ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks
Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3
- assistive and adaptive technology - financial assistance and direct programs to ensure Canadians with disability have access to essential technology
- education and training - includes employment training and services, scholarships and bursaries and life skills programs
- sport, recreation and leisure programs - includes activities such as sledge hockey, wheelchair basketball, swimming and more
- rehabilitative and occupational therapy
- residential and respite programs - available in Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal
- summer camps - 14 specialized camps across Canada for children
Disability Travel Card - Program for people with a permanent disability which offers a discounted ticket for their support person when traveling with Via Rail Canada
Access 2 Program - Program for individuals with permanent disabilities to ensure entertainment, culture and recreation opportunities are available * over 500 participating venues across Canada
Toronto, ON, M3J 3H9
Day programming, employment programs, and other support services for neurodivergent adults
- ACE (Abilities, Community, Empowerment) day program
- WorkWise Supported Employment Program
- on-site workplace coaching, sustained long-term support
- STEP (Skills Training Employment Program)
- provides industry recognized credentials and certifications
- tailored specifically for neurodivergent individuals
- residential program
- supportive housing for individuals who can not live independently and need extra support
- recreational and social programs
Toronto, ON, M3J 2E2
- individual, family, group and short term counselling
- substance use treatment
- sexual assault harm reduction treatment for offenders (limited capacity)
- school-based prevention and consultation
- skill development
- after school groups
- summer work experience opportunities
- preparation for independence
- youth and family involved in service planning and decisions
- consultation for parents, schools, agencies, communities
Dual Diagnosis Service (Mental Health/Development Disability)
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community, discrimination, anger, violence, abuse, substance abuse
- day/school support services
- respite/residential care
Helping Youth Towards Solutions
Harm reduction approach, including individual and group counselling, and family education and support
- outreach to secondary schools
- day school support service, in collaboration with Toronto District School Board
Mental Health Program
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community; discrimination, anger, violence and abuse, substance abuse
reachOUT
Counselling and support for all youth 12-18 years, and their families, including drop-in support groups, outreach, advocacy, workshops, social and recreation activities for 2SLGBTQ+ youth
- reachOUT Newcomer Network settlement services and community capacity building
- Compass social group for 2SLGBTQ+ youth 13-24 years, living with or identified with intellectual disabilities, includes workshops and recreational activities
Sexual Offending Risk Needs Assessment and Treatment (SORNAT)
Community-based assessment and treatment services for youth 12-18 years with a dual diagnosis (mild developmental disability and mental health challenges) who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviour
- voluntary participation for youth in City of Toronto
- referral from Youth Justice Services for youth in City of Toronto, York-Simcoe area, Halton Region, Peel Region
Transitional Support Services
Day program for adults with developmental disabilities includes life skills and self care, household management, budgeting skills
- residential program (capacity 5)
- supported living, 24 hour staff support
- maximum stay up to 2 years
Residential Support Services for youth and adults offered at various locations
What's Up Walk-in Counselling Clinics at various locations, see separate listings or call intake toll free at 1-866-585-6486
Toronto, ON, M3K 1E5
The Community Support Program assists adults who have a developmental disability that are 21 years and older with enhancing their communication and social skills, developing banking and budgeting skills, preparing meals, managing the home, safety knowledge and other skills for independent living
Community Living options are available to adults with developmental disability in five shared homes located in Brampton, Scarborough and Stouffville * there are seven (7) residents per house, wheelchair accessible, staffed 18 to 24 hours a day, staff assist residents with daily living including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, eating, medication administration, and self-care
Supported Independent Living Units are available to adults with developmental disabilities that wish to live in their own apartments * apartments located in Toronto, Brampton, Woodbridge and East York * employees provide part-time assistance to residents * employees help organize recreational activities for residents and help develop independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, laundry, etc.
The Respite program provides temporary relief to caregivers taking care of adult children with a developmental disability * respite care is provided in-home for a few hours each week and out-of-home residential respite at St. Bernard's Residence in North York * the St. Bernards respite program offers six (6) beds to individuals who are currently living at home
The Alzheimer's Day Away program offers day activities for individuals with dementia or who are in cognitive decline
The Faith Outreach program assists adults with developmental disabilities that wish to connect and engage with the Catholic community and events
Services and Programs:
- Community Connections Program
Toronto, ON, M1P 2J7
Services
- Urgent Response: services to respond rapidly to a specific, urgent need to stabilize situation, prevent crisis, and reduce risk of harm to self, others and/or property
- applied behavioural analysis (ABA) and skills development for those 2-18 years
- adult day program including job readiness, independent living skills and recreation
- speech-language therapy and occupational therapy
- case management
- visual arts program
- healthy living program with nutrition and fitness
- summer and spring break camps
Services for Young Children
- JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation): play-based intervention teaching social communication skills to children 1-4 years
- Mobile Outreach Developmental Clinic (M-DOC): for children whose parents have concerns about their meeting developmental milestones
- school readiness and entry
Virtual programs may be available
Toronto, ON, M4H 1P1
Toronto, ON, M4H 1P1
ON, M6A 1J6
Regularly planning and realizing activities that are of interest to participants helps to create a sense of pattern, enhances likelihood to participate and be active, and can lead to improvements in quality of life. Programs are based on this principle.
When not engaging in the community, participants can engage in multi-sensory room, gross motor room, computer facilities. Nearby, Teaching Landscape is a year-round environmental learning space with a heated greenhouse, orchard and vegetable garden.
ON, M6A 1J6
Services and Programs:
- Children's Day Treatment Program
- Adult Day Treatment Program, Adult Day Programs
- Toronto - Anthony Rd - Children's Day Treatment Program

