Transition 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? Try a Welcome to Transitions Pop-Up

Welcome - Start Your Supports

Connect with Transitions staff to receive an overview of all Transitions, Recreation, and Life Skills programs that can support your transition goals. Receive 1:1 coaching at the event to begin the first steps in connecting with the programs you are interested in.

Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):

Virtual - Wednesdays at 4pm

Dec. 11

Virtual - Fridays at 1pm

Dec. 13

*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.

Many more 2025 Pop-Up dates will be posted mid-December

Looking for all Upcoming Transition 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!

December Pop-Up Calendar

Staying Organized and On Track

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Organize My Health Information	On-the-spot submission of health records request. Leave with a binder of your relevant medical records organized in a personalized format that suits your needs Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register): Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date
Work on My Personalized Transition Plan	Work on your own Personalized Transition Plan document with Transition Team members and other families transitioning to adulthood. 1:1 coaching from staff and trained healthcare students is available as needed. Virtual - Fridays at 1pm On-Site or Virtual - Wednesdays at 6pm Dec.11
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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Organize My Health Information

On-the-spot submission of health records request. Leave with a binder of your relevant medical records organized in a personalized format that suits your needs

Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):

Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date

Work on My Personalized Transition Plan

Work on your own Personalized Transition Plan document with Transition Team members and other families transitioning to adulthood. 1:1 coaching from staff and trained healthcare students is available as needed.

Virtual - Fridays at 1pm

On-Site or Virtual - Wednesdays at 6pm

Dec.11

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

Financial and Legal

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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): Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar.19
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. Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register): Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date Need support applying sooner? We can support DSO applications at our Welcome to Transitions Pop-Up.
Legal Considerations for the Transition to Adulthood	Meet with Holland Bloorview’s pro bono lawyer and peer mentors to learn about legal considerations for the transition to adulthood. Schedule a 1:1 appointment with the pro bono lawyer for personalized consultation. Our next Legal Considerations Pop-Up is being planned for February 2025. Click HERE to request or share your interest in this Pop-Up for a future date. Parent/Guardian Webinar: Substitute Decision Making - Legal Guardianship for People with Disabilities This workshop is geared for: Parents and/or Guardians who are looking to explore and learn more about Legal Guardianship. Guardianship is a form of substitute decision making used when a person lacks legal capacity to make certain decisions. The speakers will explain more about gaining guardianship, next steps and resources. Click HERE to request or share your interest in 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):

Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar.19

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.

Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):

Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date

Need support applying sooner? We can support DSO applications at our Welcome to Transitions Pop-Up.

Legal Considerations for the Transition to Adulthood

Meet with Holland Bloorview’s pro bono lawyer and peer mentors to learn about legal considerations for the transition to adulthood. Schedule a 1:1 appointment with the pro bono lawyer for personalized consultation.

Our next Legal Considerations Pop-Up is being planned for February 2025.

Click HERE to request or share your interest in this Pop-Up for a future date.

Parent/Guardian Webinar:
Substitute Decision Making - Legal Guardianship for People with Disabilities

This workshop is geared for:

Parents and/or Guardians who are looking to explore and learn more about Legal Guardianship.
Guardianship is a form of substitute decision making used when a person lacks legal capacity to make certain decisions.
The speakers will explain more about gaining guardianship, next steps and resources.

Click HERE to request or share your interest in this Pop-Up for a future date.

Health and Wellness

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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. Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register): Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date
Connect with Vibrant Health (formerly Anne Johnston) Wellness Programs	Meet Vibrant Health staff and peer mentors. Learn about wellness programs and register on-the-spot if interested. Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date
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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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.

Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):

Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date

Connect with Vibrant Health (formerly Anne Johnston) Wellness Programs

Meet Vibrant Health staff and peer mentors. Learn about wellness programs and register on-the-spot if interested.

Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date

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

Personal Care

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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

Life After High School

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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. We offer this support through our "Welcome to Transitions" and/or "Personalized Transition Plan" Pop-Ups. During the online registration, it will ask if you are interested in receiving support finding day programs. Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register): Welcome to Transitions Pop-Ups: Virtual - Wednesdays at 4pm Dec. 11 Virtual - Fridays at 1pm Dec. 13 Personalized Transition Plan Pop-Ups: Virtual - Fridays at 1pm On-Site or Virtual - Wednesdays at 6pm Dec.11
Life After High School	Join us to discuss and explore: • Accessing employment supports and resources • Other learning options and programs • Related online community resources • Hearing from staff, families and partners Click HERE to request this Pop-Up for a future date
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.
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

Mentorship and Peer Connections

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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

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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