Looking for a place to start?
Attend "Welcome - A Place to Start" Information Session
Are you beginning your transition to adulthood journey? Join the Bridging to Adulthood team and a Family Leader at this virtual small group session for an introduction to various community supports and resources that can help you through your journey into adulthood. We will also have a Q&A session with our Family Leader.
We will provide a brief overview of:
- Funding Supports
- Legal Considerations
- Employment
- Recreation & Life Skills
- Pathways to find Primary Care
- Post-Secondary
- Independent Living
- and more...
We welcome clients age 14 and older, along with their families. Join this virtual session, last Wednesday of every month, from 4-5pm.
Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):
May 28, June 25
Need a personal 1:1 appointment?
Come to a "Drop-In"
Would you like a personal, 1 hour, one-to-one meeting with the Bridging to Adulthood team? Here we can:
- Directly answer your transition to adulthood questions
- Discuss and help set your goals
- Co-Create personalized transition to adulthood plans
- Receive support completing applications
- Explore various hospital and community resources
Meetings can be virtual, over the phone, or in-person at Holland Bloorview.
Next available dates (click on the date for more information/to register):
Tuesdays (12pm or 2pm)
May 27
June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24
Wednesdays (12pm, 4pm or 6pm)
May 28 (12pm)
June 4, (4pm), June 11 (12pm), June 11 (6pm), June 25 (12pm)
Thursdays (10am or 12pm)
May 29
June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26
Fridays (12pm)
Bridging to Adulthood Pop-Ups
Pop-Ups are group events that helps clients and/or families prepare for the transition to adulthood. These events are tailored workshops on different topics. They are co-hosted by Holland Bloorview staff and an adult agency, for gradual introductions to new service providers.
Learn about a specific topic of interest, Learn from others who have been there before, Check something off your list
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!
- 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.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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): June 18, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 22, November 19, December 3 |
| Connect with Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) | Meet DSO and Day Program staff, peer mentors, and learn information about the funding source. Need support applying to DSO soon? Get 1:1 assistance with starting your DSO eligibility request. We can support DSO applications in our Drop-In appointments. |
| 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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| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. The next DSO + Day Programs Pop-Up is being tentatively planned for Fall 2025. 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: 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.
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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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
