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
at the Centre for Social Innovation Annex (Bloor street & Bathurst street).
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
at the Centre for Social Innovation Annex (Bloor street & Bathurst street).
Summer 2018
Summer in the City - Summer Camp Program
Dates: July 30 - August 10 Monday - Friday 10AM - 3PM (No group August 7)
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor & Bathurst) and in the community
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
To register email DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com
More details can be found here.
Let's Talk About Sex + Relationships: A 5 Session Mini Course
A shorter workshop version of our full 12-week program!
Dates: Tuesday evenings 6-8PM June 26 - July 24, 2018
Where: mnJCC (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Contact DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com for screening and registration details!
Summer Supper Club - FULL!
Dates: Monday evenings 4-8PM in July (July 2 - 30, 2018)
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
To register contact the mnJCC at 416-924-6211 ext 0
More details can be found here.
Connections Social Group - Dance parties, picnics, and movie nights!
Dates: The last Thursday of EVERY month from 7-9PM
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor and Bathurst)
Special Connections social events planned for this summer such as Bust A Move Dance classes (June & September), ice-cream and picnic in the park (July) and movie night (August)
Check out our Connections page for more details, as certain months require pre-registration - Click here.
Summer in the City - Summer Camp Program
Dates: July 30 - August 10 Monday - Friday 10AM - 3PM (No group August 7)
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor & Bathurst) and in the community
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
To register email DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com
More details can be found here.
Let's Talk About Sex + Relationships: A 5 Session Mini Course
A shorter workshop version of our full 12-week program!
Dates: Tuesday evenings 6-8PM June 26 - July 24, 2018
Where: mnJCC (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Contact DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com for screening and registration details!
Summer Supper Club - FULL!
Dates: Monday evenings 4-8PM in July (July 2 - 30, 2018)
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
To register contact the mnJCC at 416-924-6211 ext 0
More details can be found here.
Connections Social Group - Dance parties, picnics, and movie nights!
Dates: The last Thursday of EVERY month from 7-9PM
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor and Bathurst)
Special Connections social events planned for this summer such as Bust A Move Dance classes (June & September), ice-cream and picnic in the park (July) and movie night (August)
Check out our Connections page for more details, as certain months require pre-registration - Click here.
Fall 2018
Let's Talk About Sex & Relationships - FULL 12-week program
A discussion-based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships
Dates: TBD - Starts October 2018
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
A basic social skills gaming group (board games) run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: TBD - Starts Fall 2018
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
To Register: Email hello@levelupgaming.ca
Charisma Campaigns
A social skills-based role play gaming (RPG) group run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: TBD - Starts Fall 2018
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
To Register: Email hello@levelupgaming.ca
A discussion-based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships
Dates: TBD - Starts October 2018
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
A basic social skills gaming group (board games) run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: TBD - Starts Fall 2018
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
To Register: Email hello@levelupgaming.ca
Charisma Campaigns
A social skills-based role play gaming (RPG) group run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: TBD - Starts Fall 2018
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
To Register: Email hello@levelupgaming.ca
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!
In Summer 2018, we ran full-day programming for the very first time!
A huge THANK YOU to our Summer in the City Campers for a fantastic inaugural full day Dream Weavers summer camp!
A huge THANK YOU to our Summer in the City Campers for a fantastic inaugural full day Dream Weavers 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.