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
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, M1L 1Z8
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, M1H 2X1
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, M1P 3B9
SOAR -- day programs to assist in the transition from school to community-based activities and work
- individualized and client-directed planning and programming
- life skills training including TTC travel
- recreation based programming
- work and volunteer placements
- vocational counselling
Toronto, ON, M1H 2W1
- Day program for the developmentally delayed teaching life & social skills to enhance ones quality of life.
- Saturday and Sunday program for the developmentally delayed for persons to engage in leisure activities and community outings to receive assistance in meeting developmental milestone
- Afterhours/ Respite program for the developmentally delayed to aid persons with communication, socialization and other life/ social skills.
- Senior program for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia or any other impactive disorder
Programs offered include:
- counselling services for families
- literacy
- summer camp
- community outings
- respite and drop-in
- March break
- PA days
- arts and craft
- vocational training
- budgeting
- fitness
Toronto, ON, M1H 3E3
Treatment and supports for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities; includes access to Ontario Autism Program (OAP), visit website for information
Children and youth 12-18 years:
ASD Youth for Community Engagement and Socialization Program (AYCES)
- life skills and activity program designed to support youth diagnosed with a high-functioning autism diagnosis who may face challenges in understanding social cues, forming and maintaining personal relationships
Youth Respite Program
- for families of youth 12-18 years with ASD and/or developmental disabilities, includes March and summer break, summer camp, and other school closure
Galloway After School Program (GASP), see separate listing
Young adults and adults:
Saturday Adult Respite Program
- flexible, short term respite for families and caregivers of individuals 18-35 years with ASD and/or developmental disabilities, includes social and life skills development
Adults Achieving Independence through Motivation and Skills (AAIMS)
- day program for adults 18 years and older, with ASD and/or developmental disabilities, includes social and recreation activities
Locations in Scarborough vary, contact for information or visit website
Toronto, ON, M1G 3V5
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, 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
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
Markham, ON, L3R 4B5
Provides training programs and support services for persons with developmental disabilities to enrich their quality of life, wellness, individual and social functioning, and community integration
Professional Services
- speech language services with registered Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- mental health counselling with registered social workers
- occupational therapy consultations
- family support and parents group
- community education, outreach, and partnerships
Adult Programs
- daily living enrichment program (Mon-Fri day program)
- vocational training and employment support program - with practical co-op experience (full time and part time options available)
- group living adaptation program
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- Saturday social club
Children's Programs
- Kids Link Social Club
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- children's interest/extracurricular classes
- summer/winter/March break holiday camps
Youth Programs
- Youth Connect program (everyday Saturday)
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- volunteer/vocational training projects
- summer/winter/March break holiday camps
Toronto, ON, M3A 1A3
Markham, ON, L3R 2C8
Services and Programs:
- Butternut Lane Residence
- Cedarcrest Manor
- Farintosh Group Home
- Frances DiCarlo House
- Hagerman Corners
- St Lukes Lodge
- Tony Wong Place
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
Toronto, ON, M1K 2B1
- Day Program -The day program runs Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm and offers a variety of activities for young adults with both developmental and physical disabilities. This includes language (reading and writing), math, arts and crafts, computer skills, health and nutrition, physical activities, gardening, music, and excursions
- Employment services for disabilities workshop are free and run Tue and Thu from 1pm-3pm
- Seniors program is free on Sat from 10am-12noon.
Toronto, ON, M1E 1X2
- applied behaviour analysis (ABA) programming
- recreational activities and outings
Toronto, ON, M1E 2R8
ON, M2L 1A2
Services available in Milton and Toronto
Toronto, ON, M4H 1P1
Toronto, ON, M4H 1P1
Markham, ON, L3P 5E4
Programs for adults and youth with an intellectual or developmental disability
- Adult Day Program - educational programs and social skills training
- Youth Achieving Dreams (YAD) - focused on building social, emotional, and life skills
- Caregiver Wellness Group
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
Toronto, ON, M1N 2G2
Family-friendly sports, fitness and life skills facility for people of all ages and abilities
- integrated programming including group fitness classes, personal training, children's and seniors' programs, recreational use
- seasonal programs and camps offered year-round, including Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall programs
- integrated full-day camps; 1:1 support is available
- sport training, facility rentals, and CPR/First Aid/AED-trained staff on site
Programs and Services
- membership, financial subsidies
- leadership skills and training, certifications
- awareness and outreach programs
- adapted physical education classes for community groups and school boards
- volunteer and cooperative educational opportunities
Sports Teams varietyvillage.ca/sports/sports-teams/
- grassroots to International level
- Flames - Integrated Competitive Swim Team
- Sunshine Swim Team (part of Special Olympics Ontario and Swim Ontario)
- Taekwondo, Track & Field, VOLT Hockey, Wheelchair Basketball, Weightlifting, Golf, Challenger Baseball, and Boccia
Adult Day Program
day programs for adults 18 years and older with a physical and/or developmental disability, designed to support independence, personal growth, and community connection
skill-building activities focused on life skills, health and wellness, social connection and relationship building, community and volunteer experiences, and personal enrichment
Events and Initiatives - see upcoming events, varietyontario.ca/events/
- year-round community events
- fundraising and third-party initiatives
- corporate volunteering experiences
Markham, ON, L3P 1B4
- individualized guidance and support: immediate assistance (no w/l)
- education and self help workshops/groups
- respite options: March Break and Summer Camps for Children, Youth, and Adults in Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan * weeknight and weekend programs are offered on an as needed basis
- parent operated programs: led and driven by parents and participants to create program options with the support and guidance of CLYS Coordinators
The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:
Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
[email protected]
Stina LI (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
[email protected]
Palak Bhatia (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pbhatia@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Shamira Prabakaran (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
[email protected]
For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380
Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs
Toronto, ON, M1N 2G2
Support members of the disability community in choosing their own parasport path. Even though it is individualized for each person, overall, the goals are the same to increase physical activity participation, mental health, and quality of life for anyone with a disability. Services include:
- equipment rentals
- try it sessions
- ambassador services
- exhibition services

