Welcome friends, to:
Dream Weavers: An Occupational Therapy Collective
We offer Life & Employment Skills Group & Individual Programming
For Teens & Young Adults
On the Autism Spectrum & with other Developmental Differences & Disabilities
We believe in dreaming, connections, and inclusion for community members of all abilities.
Our creative & unique programs are designed by Occupational Therapists and based in downtown Toronto.
For Teens & Young Adults
On the Autism Spectrum & with other Developmental Differences & Disabilities
We believe in dreaming, connections, and inclusion for community members of all abilities.
Our creative & unique programs are designed by Occupational Therapists and based in downtown Toronto.
Summer 2020
Summer Let's Talk About Sex + Relationships - Virtual Group
A discussion-based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships
Dates: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 PM, June 9 - Aug 25, 2020
Where: Online - details will be provided upon registration
To register, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
Summer in the City - Summer Camp Program
Dates: July 27 - August 7, 2020 - Monday - Friday 10AM - 3PM (no group on the August civic holiday)
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor & Bathurst) and in the community
*** This program has been cancelled due to the pandemic ***
More details can be found here
Summer Supper Club - Cooking + Pre-employment Skills
Dates: Summer 2020 - Dates TBD
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
*** This program has been cancelled due to the pandemic ***
More details can be found here.
Connections Social Group - Dance parties, crafts, and movie nights!
Dates: The last Thursday of EVERY month from 7:00 - 8:00PM
Where: ONLINE via Zoom
*** During the pandemic, this group will take place online only and requires registration in advance ***
Special Connections social events such as Bust A Move Dance classes are postponed for the time being.
Check out our Connections page for more details and dates - Click here!
Fall 2020
Let's Talk About Sex & Relationships - 12-week program
A discussion-based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships
Dates: Wednesdays @ 5:30-7:30 PM; Dates TBD
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (just south of Bloor and Bathurst)
To register, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
Tabletop Tutorials - Social Skills Gaming Group
A basic social skills gaming group (board games) run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: Mondays @ 6:30-8:30 PM; Dates TBD
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
Registration is completed by the Miles Nadal JCC - registration dates will be provided soon!
Contact the mnJCC at 416-924-6211 x0 for more information on registration.
Charisma Campaigns aka Dungeons and Dragons
A social skills-based role play gaming (RPG) group run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: Mondays @ 6-8:30 PM; Dates TBD
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
Registration is completed by the Miles Nadal JCC - registration dates will be provided soon!
Contact the mnJCC at 416-924-6211 x0 for more information on registration.
Stay tuned for more exciting program announcements!
Featured on U of T's OS&OT Alumni Page
Mira & Amanda are thrilled to announce that they were featured on the University of Toronto Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy's alumni page for their leadership & innovation in the field.
Check out the awesome article here.
Mira & Amanda are thrilled to announce that they were featured on the University of Toronto Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy's alumni page for their leadership & innovation in the field.
Check out the awesome article here.
An Honourable Blog Mention!
We were also so happy to read this awesome post from the great blog "Building an Everyday Life" that features our Let's Talk About Sex & Relationships program!
We were also so happy to read this awesome post from the great blog "Building an Everyday Life" that features our Let's Talk About Sex & Relationships program!
Our full-day summer programming has been a great success!
A huge THANK YOU to our Summer in the City Campers for a fantastic full day Dream Weavers life skills summer camp!
A huge THANK YOU to our Summer in the City Campers for a fantastic full day Dream Weavers life skills summer camp!
Dream Weavers is proud to announce that we are playing a consultative role in the Centre for Social Innovation's Inclusive Volunteer Program
For more details, click HERE
For more details, click HERE
Did you know that Passport Funding covers some Dream Weavers Services?
To find out more about Passport Funding and other potential sources of funding, click here.
Please note that Our Dream Weavers Bursary is currently MAXED OUT - we hope to be able to offer it again in the future, click here to learn more.
***Our bursary was made possible by the generous donations to our Dream Weavers Crowd Funding Campaign!
Check out our Wall of Gratitude to see a list of all the awesome people who donated to our campaign!
Dream Weavers Research Study!
In spring 2014, we had the privilege of attending the annual University of Toronto Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy Research Conference! Two OT Master's students presented their research findings describing and comparing Dream Weavers' programs with existing academic literature on employment & life skills programs for youth on the spectrum. Wow! This research is a good start to developing better programming and creating awareness of the needs in the autism community.
Check out this picture of the students at the U of T conference, presenting their research findings!
In spring 2014, we had the privilege of attending the annual University of Toronto Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy Research Conference! Two OT Master's students presented their research findings describing and comparing Dream Weavers' programs with existing academic literature on employment & life skills programs for youth on the spectrum. Wow! This research is a good start to developing better programming and creating awareness of the needs in the autism community.
Check out this picture of the students at the U of T conference, presenting their research findings!
We have a Facebook page & a YouTube Channel!
Check us out at facebook.com/DreamWeaversCanada & don't forget to give our page a "like"!
Watch all of our cool YouTube videos, by clicking here.
Check us out at facebook.com/DreamWeaversCanada & don't forget to give our page a "like"!
Watch all of our cool YouTube videos, by clicking here.
