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).
Fall 2019
Let's Talk About Sex & Relationships - FULL 12-week program
A discussion-based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships
Dates: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 PM, Oct 2 - Dec 18, 2019
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (just south of Bloor and Bathurst)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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 Oct 28 - Dec 16, 2019 - from 6-8 PM
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Contact the mnJCC at 416-924-6211 x0 to sign up.
Charisma Campaigns aka Dungeons and Dragons - FULL
A social skills-based role play gaming (RPG) group run in partnership with Level Up Gaming
Dates: Mondays Oct 28 - Dec 16 -- from 6-8 PM
Where: The Miles Nadal JCC (SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
Contact the mnJCC at 416-924-6211 x0 to be placed on the waitlist.
Connections Social Group - Dance parties, crafts, and movie nights!
Dates: The last Thursday of EVERY month from 7-8:30PM
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor and Bathurst)
Special Connections social events planned such as Bust A Move Dance classes!
Check out our Connections page for more details, certain months require pre-registration - Click here!
Winter 2020
Summer Supper Club - Cooking + Pre-employment Skills
Dates: Monday evenings 4:30-8:30PM - Jan 13 - Feb 24, 2020
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
Fee: $375+tax
Contact the MNjcc at 416 924-6211 x0 to register.
More details can be found here.
Summer Supper Club - Cooking + Pre-employment Skills
Dates: Monday evenings 4:30-8:30PM - Jan 13 - Feb 24, 2020
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
Fee: $375+tax
Contact the MNjcc at 416 924-6211 x0 to register.
More details can be found here.
Summer 2020
Summer in the City - Summer Camp Program
Dates: TBD August 2020 - Monday - Friday 10AM - 3PM (no group on the August civic holiday)
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor & Bathurst) and in the community
REGISTRATION will open spring 2020
More details can be found here
Let's Talk About Sex + Relationships: A 5 Session Mini Course
Summer Topic: Sexual Expression & Safety
A shorter workshop version of our full 12-week program!
Module 2 will cover physical touch, consent, safe sex & sexual expression
Dates: No upcoming dates scheduled.
Where: mnJCC (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
Contact us if you are interested in this program.
Summer Supper Club - Cooking + Pre-employment Skills
Dates: Summer 2020 - Dates TBD
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
Contact the MNjcc at 416 924-6211 x0 to register.
More details can be found here.
Connections Social Group - Dance parties, crafts, and movie nights!
Dates: The last Thursday of EVERY month from 7-8:30PM
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor and Bathurst)
Special Connections social events planned such as Bust A Move Dance classes!
Check out our Connections page for more details, certain months require pre-registration - Click here!
Summer in the City - Summer Camp Program
Dates: TBD August 2020 - Monday - Friday 10AM - 3PM (no group on the August civic holiday)
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor & Bathurst) and in the community
REGISTRATION will open spring 2020
More details can be found here
Let's Talk About Sex + Relationships: A 5 Session Mini Course
Summer Topic: Sexual Expression & Safety
A shorter workshop version of our full 12-week program!
Module 2 will cover physical touch, consent, safe sex & sexual expression
Dates: No upcoming dates scheduled.
Where: mnJCC (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
Contact us if you are interested in this program.
Summer Supper Club - Cooking + Pre-employment Skills
Dates: Summer 2020 - Dates TBD
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
Contact the MNjcc at 416 924-6211 x0 to register.
More details can be found here.
Connections Social Group - Dance parties, crafts, and movie nights!
Dates: The last Thursday of EVERY month from 7-8:30PM
Where: The Centre for Social Innovation (Bloor and Bathurst)
Special Connections social events planned such as Bust A Move Dance classes!
Check out our Connections page for more details, certain months require pre-registration - Click here!
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 2018 and 2019 we ran full-day programming for the very first time!
It was a huge success!
A huge THANK YOU to our Summer in the City Campers for a fantastic full day Dream Weavers life skills summer camp!
It was a huge success!
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.
