Bridging to Adulthood Pop-Ups
Group events that helps clients and/or families prepare for the transition to adulthood. The events are about different topics. They are co-hosted by Holland Bloorview and an adult agency, for gradual introductions to new service providers.
☑ Information! Learning about a topic of interest.
☑ Peer mentoring! Learning from others who have been there before.
☑ Action! Checking something off my list.
Looking for a place to start?
Attend our "Welcome - A Place to Start" Pop-Up
Welcome - A Place to Start
Are you beginning your transition to adulthood journey? Join the Bridging to Adulthood team and a Family Leader for an introduction to various community supports and resources that can help you through your journey into adulthood. We will provide a brief overview of funding supports, legal considerations, employment, recreation & life skills, primary care, post-secondary, independent living, and much more.
We welcome clients age 14 and older, along with their families.
Participate in a Q&A with a Family Leader and the Bridging to Adulthood team.
Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):
Join a virtual Pop-Up last Wednesday of every month at 4pm
March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25
Need a personal 1:1 appointment? Come to a Drop-In
Drop-In
Would you like a personal one-to-one meeting with the Bridging to Adulthood team? Here we can directly answer your questions, discuss goals, and provide support with the next steps on your path into adulthood. Meetings can occur virtually, over the phone, or in-person at Holland Bloorview.
This is a 1 hour appointment.
Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):
Virtual - Tuesdays (12pm or 2pm)
Apr. 8, Apr. 15, Apr. 22, Apr. 29
May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27
Virtual - Wednesdays (12pm, 4pm or 6pm)
Apr. 2 (4pm), Apr. 9 (12pm), Apr. 9 (6pm), Apr. 23 (12pm), Apr. 23 (4pm), Apr. 30 (12pm)
May 7 (4pm), May 14 (12pm), May 14 (6pm), May 28 (12pm)
Virtual - Thursdays (10am or 12pm)
Apr. 3 (12pm), Apr. 10, Apr. 17, Apr. 24
May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29
Virtual - Fridays (12pm or 1pm)
Mar.21 (1pm), Mar.28 (1pm), Apr. 4 (12pm), Apr. 11 (12pm), Apr. 25 (12pm)
May 2 (12pm), May 9 (12pm), May 16 (12pm), May 23 (12pm), May 30 (12pm)
*If you would like to sign-up for a Pop-Up that is already fully booked, complete a pre-registration to connect with our team.
Looking for all Upcoming Bridging to Adulthood Pop-Ups?
- Click the monthly calendar to see the upcoming scheduled Pop-Ups
- OR click on the categories to explore all Pop-Up topics and pre-register!
| Name | Description |
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| Tech for Good | Connect with Telus and March of Dimes Canada to learn practical ways to use your device's features to support your organization and independence. Connect with experts and register for further support on the spot! Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date |
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Connect with Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) | Meet ODSP staff, peer mentors, and learn information about the funding source. Get 1:1 assistance with filling out your online ODSP application. Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register): |
Connect with Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) | Meet DSO staff, peer mentors, and learn information about the funding source. Get 1:1 assistance with starting your DSO eligibility request. Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date Need support applying to DSO soon? We can support DSO applications in our Drop-In. |
Legal Considerations for the Transition to Adulthood | Legal Considerations for the Transition to Adulthood Pop-Up
Click HERE to request or share your interest in this Webinar for a future date.
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Connecting with Primary Care | Learn how to best find a Primary Care provider (i.e. a Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner etc.). Explore different potential options and receive 1:1 coaching to make a plan and take steps towards finding a provider. Our team can also provide on-the-spot submission of health records request. Leave with a package of your relevant medical records organized in a personalized format that suits your needs
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Sexuality, relationships and parenting with a disability | Learn about navigating Sexuality, Relationships and Parenting with a Disability. Meet various community organizations that are out there to support you and your needs. Hear from members in the community and get connected to resources that are accessible and may work for YOU! Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date |
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What are Attendant Services? Connect with Centre for Independent Living (CILT) | Meet CILT staff to learn about Attendant Services and the different available options. If you are ready to apply, get 1:1 support around applying to the option that works best for you. Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date |
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Finding Day Programs | Wondering how to find day programs for life after high school? Connect with our Transition to Adulthood Team to receive coaching around how to find day programs near you. A tentative date for this Pop-Up is being planned for May 14th, at 10am. Please return to this webpage soon for updates and registration. Need support sooner or at a different date/time, please attend a Drop In appointment. Feel free to sign-up for a Drop In at the top of this webpage. |
| Life After High School | Join the Employment Pathways Team to discuss and explore: |
| Preparing for Employment | Looking to build employment and volunteering skills and don't know where to start? Join us in this Pop-Up series with Holland Bloorview's Employment Team to start to prepare and learn how to take steps towards you employment/volunteering goals. Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date Looking for more resources ahead of time? Click the titles to check out these tools: Autism Decision-Aid Tool: A workplace disclosure decision-aid tool for Canadian youth and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. HAPPY: Asking for accommodations at work for youth with disabilities.
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| Explore Community Transition to Adulthood Resources: Connect with ConnectABILITY.ca | Looking for information, tools, and adulthood community programs/resources? Join ConnectABILITY.ca to learn about how to navigate their website's features to find the programs that work for you! Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date |
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| Leadership Programs and Summer Camps for Youth Transitioning to Adulthood | Looking for summer programming to stay busy and build leadership skills? Connect with Summer Camps to learn about their programming, ask questions, and begin the application process on the spot. *This will highlight camp programming for youth age 16+. Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date |
