COMMUNITY & SOCIAL GROUPS
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
- Build a Social Network
- Meet others who share your interests
- Inclusive of 18 years+ of the neurodiverse community
- Be safe in public
- Share experiences with peers
Build Your Network: Afternoons, Evenings & Weekends
Starts September 20
Community Groups
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Mon & Sat: Centre Island, Tues: various malls, Wed: High Park, Thurs: Skyzone/Indoor attraction
Event Details
Starts September 20
Community Groups
Group members engage in leisure & recreational activities in the Local area afternoons. Each group is facilitated by a Group Facilitator.
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1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Mon & Sat: Centre Island, Tues: various malls, Wed: High Park, Thurs: Skyzone/Indoor attraction
Starts Early October
HUB Afternoon Program
3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
College Club house: 1105 St, Toronto, ON M6H 1B4
Event Details
Starts Early October
HUB Afternoon Program
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
These programs are best for youth 13-18 or 19+ years who have autism or special needs and have or w...
3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
College Club house: 1105 St, Toronto, ON M6H 1B4
Starts Early October
HUB Evening Socials
5:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Y Academy: 15 Breadalbane St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1C2
Event Details
Starts Early October
HUB Evening Socials
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
These programs are best for youth 13-18 or 19+ years who have autism or special needs and have or w...
5:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Y Academy: 15 Breadalbane St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1C2
Starts Early October
Weekend Social Groups
12:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Sheppard West Station
Event Details
Starts Early October
Weekend Social Groups
Saturdays and Sundays
Social Groups gives you the opportunity to meet others and engage in city attractions, special events, and festivals wi...
12:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Sheppard West Station
Qualify for DSO Passport Funding
Community Membership
This is a way for our members to meet others who share their interests. Group members engage in leisure & recreational activities that promote social and life skills development, in the afternoons and evenings. Each group is facilitated by a Group Facilitator.
Monthly Fee
415
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. Included in Membership.
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. Included in Membership.
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. Included in Membership.
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. Included in Membership.
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. Included in Membership.
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. Included in Membership.
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
Group Facilitator In Training Program: Transition to Employment
Community & Social Group Registration
Needs Assessment (pdf)
DownloadService Agreement (pdf)
DownloadRegistration for Community Facilitation (pdf)
DownloadMandatory Forms for Independent Members, Volunteers and Coop Students (pdf)
DownloadMandatory Permission Form for Members Who Require Support (pdf)
DownloadRegistration for 1:1 Personal Support (pdf)
DownloadNEXTSTEP SUPPORT DAY PROGRAM
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
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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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