Welcome friends!
At Dream Weavers, we offer life & employment skills programming for teens & young adults on the autism spectrum & with other developmental differences & disabilities
(both group & 1:1 programming options).
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 (currently being run online).
(both group & 1:1 programming options).
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 (currently being run online).
Winter 2023
We're going through some big changes and transitions at Dream Weavers. Please check back regularly to see what we have on the horizon!
In the mean time, if you're currently interested in working on life or employment skills 1:1 with one of our incredible occupational therapists (virtual), please email us at DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com
In the mean time, if you're currently interested in working on life or employment skills 1:1 with one of our incredible occupational therapists (virtual), please email us at DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com
Let's Talk About Sex & Relationships - 12-week (VIRTUAL)
A discussion and activity based learning group where we explore sexuality, dating, and relationships in a safe, open, and connected environment.
Dates: Wednesdays @ 5:30-7:00 PM exact dates TBD (starting March 2023)
Where: ONLINE
If you are interested in being placed on the waitlist for this group, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
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: TBD
Where: ONLINE
If you are interested in being placed on the waitlist for this group, email: DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com or fill out THIS FORM
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The following programs are currently on hold:
Supper Club - Cooking + Pre-employment Skills
Dates: Dates TBD
Where: mnJCC Kitchen (SW corner of Bloor & Spadina)
*** Please email us if you'd like to be placed on waitlist for the future ***
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
*** Please email us if you'd like to be placed on waitlist for the future ***
More details can be found here
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Stay tuned for more exciting program announcements!
Bidding Farewell to Robin!
After many years, our lovely team member, Robin Gairns, has moved on from Dream Weavers. Robin started with us as an OT student volunteer back in 2017 and was then brought on as an occupational therapist and team member at Dream Weavers upon graduation. Robin worked with us for many years, leading groups and providing 1:1 sessions for clients. She was appreciated by everyone who had the privilege of working with her! Robin has moved to a new country and so was sadly unable to continue her work with Dream Weavers. Robin, we are so grateful to have worked with you and wish you the best on all future endeavours!
After many years, our lovely team member, Robin Gairns, has moved on from Dream Weavers. Robin started with us as an OT student volunteer back in 2017 and was then brought on as an occupational therapist and team member at Dream Weavers upon graduation. Robin worked with us for many years, leading groups and providing 1:1 sessions for clients. She was appreciated by everyone who had the privilege of working with her! Robin has moved to a new country and so was sadly unable to continue her work with Dream Weavers. Robin, we are so grateful to have worked with you and wish you the best on all future endeavours!
Welcoming Naomi!
Naomi Hazlett is the newest member of the Dream Weavers family. Naomi is currently accepting 1:1 clients virtually. Email DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com if you'd like to work 1:1 with Naomi!
Naomi Hazlett is the newest member of the Dream Weavers family. Naomi is currently accepting 1:1 clients virtually. Email DreamWeaversCollective@gmail.com if you'd like to work 1:1 with Naomi!
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!
We are dreaming about our full-day summer programming, which was a great success! Missing those days and hoping to run this program again in the future!
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 YouTube Channel!
Watch all of our cool YouTube videos, by clicking here.
Watch all of our cool YouTube videos, by clicking here.