COMMUNITY & SOCIAL GROUPS
GROUP BENEFITS:
- Online Community
- Meet others who share your interests
- Inclusive of 18 years+ of the neurodiverse community
- Be safe in public
- Share experiences with peers
- Cultivate friendships
Daytime Community Groups
Available Monday - Friday. Community Groups gives you the opportunity to meet others and engage in local activities, events and attractions with peers. Groups are staffed at a 3:1 participant to staff ratio. Activity fees extra. Additional fees apply for and for individuals with additional support needs. Smartphone or Computer required. All travel will be by vehicle at this time. Participants must complete a daily screening and temperature check. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Daily Fee
120
Mondays: Community Social Skills Group
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? Event plan, interact and engage with peers. Build skills around friendship building. WHAT WILL HAPPEN - Evenings: Practice the steps of building a friendship and go out with your social group. You will need Backpack or fanny, Phone or tablet with data, extra mask, sanitizer, tissue, money or a snack, presto card, and any other essential items you require. Term registration required
Daily Fee
18
Tuesdays: Remote Rec & Leisure Group
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? Staying active is essential for everyone’s daily living. Home alone or with friends let’s start moving. WHAT WILL HAPPEN - Evenings: Home Virtual – Meet weekly online to engage in a facilitated evening of recreation and leisure activities with peer mentors and skilled facilitators. Members require a laptop or phone and space to move around.
Daily Fee
18
Wednesdays: Community Rec & Leisure Group
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? Planned outings with the purpose of getting our bodies active. WHAT WILL HAPPEN -Evenings: Members practice skills in the areas of conversations; social pragmatics and using a cellphone; planning; health, safety and community awareness; and using public transportation. You will need Backpack or fanny, Phone or tablet with data, extra mask, sanitizer, tissue, money or a snack, presto card, and any other essential items you require.
Daily Fee
18
Thursdays: Leader in Training Group
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? Hands on training by skilled facilitators on job specific skills. WHAT WILL HAPPEN - Evenings: Members learn leadership skills; how to support peers and coworkers; and the job specific skills of an event facilitator, group guide or group facilitator with NextSTEP Support. Members who complete this program also have an opportunity to join our team for paid employment.
Daily Fee
18
Fridays: Night Social
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? After a long week everyone needs a day to unwind and simply have fun. Attend as a participant or volunteer to work. WHAT WILL HAPPEN - Evenings: Event planned by the Nextstep employees. FUN, FUN, FUN.
Daily Fee
18
Weekend Social Groups
Available Saturday - Sunday. Social Groups gives you the opportunity to meet others and engage in city attractions, special events, and festivals with peers. Groups are staffed at a 6:1 participant to staff ratio. Activity fees extra. Additional fees apply for and for individuals with additional support needs. Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE ALL GROUPS ARE STAFFED AT A 3:1 RATIO DURING STAGE 2 OF REOPENING AND APPLICABLE RATES APPLY.
Daily Fee
36
Facilitator in Training Program
This program is best for young adults who want to develop skills for their first job. Members learn leadership skills; how to support peers and coworkers; and the job specific skills of an event facilitator, group guide or group facilitator. Daily 1:1 coaching included. Members who complete this program have an opportunity to join our team for paid employment. Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30.
Monthly Fee
600
Additional Support Services: 3:1 Group Support
Member requires the following support while within a group or community settings. E.g. Requires support to make a money transaction; requires support to manage challenging situations; requires support while travelling in the community.
Hourly Fee
7.25
Additional Support Services: 2:1 Group Support
Member requires the following support while within a group or community settings. E.g. Requires support to manage own materials; requires support to use a public washroom safely.
Hourly Fee
14.5
Additional Support Services: 1:1 Group Support
Member requires the following support while within a group or community settings. E.g. Requires support to sit in a food court with group leader at a distance greater than 10 meters; engages in behaviour that requires personal coaching to remain calm; engaged in behaviour that requires physical redirection, endangered self or endangered others within the last 180 days.
Hourly Fee
35
Summer & Social Group Registration Forms
Social STEP Brochure 2021 (pdf)
DownloadService Agreement (pdf)
DownloadNeeds Assessment (pdf)
DownloadRegistration for 1:1 Personal Support (pdf)
DownloadRegistration for 3:1 Community Facilitation (pdf)
DownloadMandatory Forms for Independent Members, Volunteers and Coop Students (pdf)
DownloadMandatory Permission Form for Members Who Require Support (pdf)
DownloadSTAGE 2 EVENTS - BEGINGS JULY 3
With Friends
At An Amusement Park
At The Zoo
On The Island
STAGE 3 EVENTS - BEGIN AUGUST 1
At The Movies
For Fun & Games
On A Sightseeing Tour
At The Game
NEXTSTEP SUPPORT DAY PROGRAM
ONLINE ADVISOR BLOGS
Free Assessment for Friends & Alumni of these Schools:
NextSTEP College Clubhouse
Brebeuf College
Brighton High School
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Parkholme High School
TDSB High Schools
Y Academy
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Special Requests Available
For small group tours, we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we will be sure to get back to you soon.
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