Service and Support Programs > Project Continuum

Door 2 Adulthood

The Door 2 Adulthood website is a place for youth with disabilities, their families and anyone working with teens as they transition to adulthood.

As you begin to think about what you want to do with the rest of your life, you can use the Door 2 Adulthood website as a resource to answer the many questions you have:

• What will you do after high school?
• Will you live in a place of your own?
• Will you work? Go to college?
• What will you do for fun?
• Do you want to become involved with your community?

Learn more about this Ontario resource ....

For Parents and Professionals, click here to find all the resources you will need to help guide youth through the transition to adulthood....

For Youths, click here to view a video of a girl with a  physical disability sharing her story about her transition to Adulthood,  .

Easter Seals and March of Dimes Team Up!

Thanks to funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Easter Seals Ontario and Ontario March of Dimes have teamed up to offer some exciting recreational and transition projects for youth and young adults. Check out our flyers for upcoming events and ongoing projects.

Looking for something to do this winter?

The Life Stage Transitions Services program offers several social and recreation events that will get rid of those winter blues. Below are just some of the events that we will be offering in the New Year. These events are a great opportunity to meet other young adults while getting out into the community and having fun.

We are always trying to get more young adults out on our trips so please join our contact email list by emailing Laura Anderson at the Ontario March of Dimes: landerson@marchofdimes.ca or call 1-800-263-3463 ext 7250. Need more information? No problem. Just send me an email and I would be happy to answer all of your questions.

Toronto Marlies Hockey Game- Family Day Monday Feburary 15th, 2010 @ 2pm

Interested in getting Toronto Maple Leafs tickets, but can’t find or afford them? Come see the Toronto Marlies; the Toronto Maple Leafs’ better half! This night is going to be a blast, and one you cannot afford to miss. Not a hockey fan? No big deal, come and join us anyways and by the end you’ll be cheering with the rest of us! Transportation is available from Mississauga. Tickets are only $13!  Bring your family and friends! Everyone is welcome, but tickets must be purchased through Laura Anderson in advance. See contact details above.

Toronto Marlies

Accessible Dog Sledding and the Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre ($110-transport included)

Never tried dog sledding before? Just interested in getting out of the city for the day? Come on out to this event! Experienced guides will teach you the basics and take you out on your very first trip. No experience is necessary. If dog sledding isn’t your thing, why not come out to the indoor wolf observation centre. This centre is a perfect setting to learn about wolves in their natural habitat.
 This day is bound to be a memorable event for the whole family. Reservations must be made in advance so please contact me by January 15th. Transportation is available from Toronto and on route to Haliburton. Please contact Laura Anderson for costs and details.

Dog Sledding

Fridays with Frieda- Saturday, Feburary 27, 2010 @2pm.

This Christian Loyd play hit the stage for the 2008 Toronto Summerworks Festival. Now back by popular demand this performance will capture your heart! The Talk is Cheap Main Stage Theatre in Barrie is the perfect venue for this performance.  Accessible seats are always available. Transportation has been arranged from Toronto. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Ticket purchases must be made in advance. Only $10 For more information on this performance check out:
http://talkisfreetheatre.com/frieda.htm

Fridays with Frieda

    
 
The Oh Canada Eh Dinner Show or Greg Frewin Magic Show!

Are you in the Niagara or the Hamilton area and need to get out of the house this winter? This dinner show or magic show will knock your socks off. Dine in style while the talented cast of this show entertains you or watch a professional magician disappear! You tell me which one you want to go to. Worried about dining out because you need extra assistance? Fret no longer, our staff can help! Bring friends and family because this show will be one to remember. Come out and socialize in a supportive setting! Transportation is available from Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Falls. We are set to go in April, but tickets and transportation must be arranged in advance. Contact Laura Anderson for more details. Can’t wait to see you there!

Oh Canada Eh Dinner Show or Greg Frewin Magic Show

The Toronto Zoo- Saturday April 3, 2010.

The Toronto zoo is a fabulous place in early spring. Come join us as we take a guided tour to learn all about the different animals. Rates per person have been slashed in half to only $10.50 per person! Interested in bringing a family member or a friend? One family member/friend gets in free! This is an incredible offer and a perfect venue to socialize with other young adults. Some transport is available for those in the Toronto area. Not in Toronto, but interested in this event? This is a perfect excuse for a family day trip! There is a lot to see and do at the Zoo, including many indoor exhibits. Registration must be done in advance. Please contact Laura Anderson for more details.

Toronto Zoo

Maple Sugar Tour @ Mountsberg Conservation Area- Saturday March 20th, 2010.

Come to this fabulous tour and see the historical and modern methods of tapping maple syrup. This facility is fully accessible and fun for the whole family. Enjoy a fabulous pancake lunch or watch a bird of prey show! Transportation is available from Toronto and Hamilton. Contact Laura Anderson for more details.

Maple Sugar Tour

 
 
Interested in going to the AGO or Ontario Science Centre, but concerned about money?

Both the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Ontario Science Centre are offering our group a number of complimentary tickets to their main exhibits! Our group will be heading to these venues in the New Year. Interested in attending with us to take advantage of this magnificent offer? Contact Laura Anderson to register. Dates to be announced.

Contact: Laura Anderson
Ontario March of Dimes and Easter Seals Ontario- Life Stage Transitions Services Project
1-800-263-3463 ext 7250 or email landerson@marchofdimes.ca

Life Stage Transitions Project

Are you a youth between the ages 16 to 29, with a physical disability, who is finding the transition to adult services difficult? Want to find out more about how to live on your own? Need help finding a job? Or are you looking to get more involved in your community? We work to help you find the resources that continue to serve you. Our Life Strategies Project connects you with a peer advisor to discuss challenges and strategies, as well as directs you to useful resources and services in your area.

More information

The Life Stage Transitions project is working to help youth with disabilities make the leap to adult services while also advancing skills of independance and self-advocacy. To read one of our success stories please click here.