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.
Fall 2021
Let's Talk About Sex & Relationships - 12-week (VIRTUAL)
A discussion- and activity-based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships.
Dates: Tuesdays Sept 28 - Dec 14 @ 6-8 PM
Where: ONLINE
Registration opens Aug 16 and closes Sept 17, 2021
To register, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
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Charisma Campaigns aka Dungeons and Dragons (VIRTUAL)
A social skills-based role play gaming (RPG) group run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: Mondays @ 6-8:30pm Oct 18 - Dec 6 (no group Aug 2)
Where: Online
Registration opens Aug 11 and is completed by the Miles Nadal JCC:
Online: https://www.mnjcc.org/browse-by-interest/accessibility/social.html
By Phone: 416-924-6211 x0
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Thriving Through Change: A Life Skills Group - 8-week (VIRTUAL)
An online group where we explore key life skills to promote wellbeing while living on your own, or becoming more independent while living with others.
Dates: Wednesdays Oct 27 - Dec 15, 2021 @ 6-8 PM
Where: ONLINE
Registration opens Sept 20 and closes Oct 22, 2021
To register, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
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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 ***
Check out our Connections page for more details and dates - Click here!
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A discussion- and activity-based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships.
Dates: Tuesdays Sept 28 - Dec 14 @ 6-8 PM
Where: ONLINE
Registration opens Aug 16 and closes Sept 17, 2021
To register, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
***
Charisma Campaigns aka Dungeons and Dragons (VIRTUAL)
A social skills-based role play gaming (RPG) group run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: Mondays @ 6-8:30pm Oct 18 - Dec 6 (no group Aug 2)
Where: Online
Registration opens Aug 11 and is completed by the Miles Nadal JCC:
Online: https://www.mnjcc.org/browse-by-interest/accessibility/social.html
By Phone: 416-924-6211 x0
***
Thriving Through Change: A Life Skills Group - 8-week (VIRTUAL)
An online group where we explore key life skills to promote wellbeing while living on your own, or becoming more independent while living with others.
Dates: Wednesdays Oct 27 - Dec 15, 2021 @ 6-8 PM
Where: ONLINE
Registration opens Sept 20 and closes Oct 22, 2021
To register, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
***
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 ***
Check out our Connections page for more details and dates - Click here!
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The following programs are on hold due to the current COVID-19 Situation:
Supper Club - Cooking + Pre-employment Skills
Dates: 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.
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Summer in the City - Summer Camp Program
Dates: TBD
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
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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)
*** This program has been cancelled due to the pandemic ***
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.
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Adventures in Storytelling Games - Social Skills Gaming Group (VIRTUAL)
A social skills and communication gaming group run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: Mondays (Dates TBD)
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
*** This program is on hold due to the pandemic ***
Registration is completed by the Miles Nadal JCC
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!
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.