Friendship & belonging: virtual hangouts
Great opportunity to meet new youth and try out a virtual social recreation experience. Games are easy and fun. Participate in whatever way is most comfortable for you. Program access is via Zoom.
Virtual Hangouts in-person group celebration,successful implementation since Spring 2020!
Client and family testimonials:
What did you enjoy about the HIVE?
- Connecting with friends
- Finding similar interests with peers and having a place to chat
Why is this program meaningful to you?
- I've noticed good times where there was a lot of inclusivity, collaboration, celebrating the differences
- Not being judged for the condition or differences you have, there is NO judgement
- During covid we were all at home so having the virtual thing was really good it gave us something to do
- For those who live a little further it give you opportunity to participate even though you live far.
Parent Feedback:
- My child… “loves the discussions and it helps my child improve their vocabulary and confidence in speaking up.”
- My child… “is more confident to express her ideas and can express herself using new words during conversations.”
See flyers below for our current offerings.
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Additional resources
Other Holland Bloorview Resources
Examples of other Holland Bloorview programs and resources that focus on interaction and belonging among children and youth with disabilities.
- Adapted Sports and Recreation
- Autism Programs
- Brain Computer Interface: Recreation Program
- Children’s Advisory Council
- Life Skills Development Groups
- Family Workshops and Resources
- Igniting Fitness Possibilities
- Music and the Arts
- Robotics
- Social Skills Video for parents and caregivers
- Spiral Garden
- Story: Being Friends with Kids with Disabilities
- Youth Engagement
- Zippy's Friends
Community Resources
Examples of inclusive resources to promote friendship and belonging among children, youth, and young adults in the community.
- Ability Online (various ages)
- About Face (children ages 6-17 with facial differences)
- Autism Youth for Community Engagement & Socialization (AYCES) (12-18 years)
- Befriendingfrom March of Dimes (18 years +)
- Best Buddies Canada (various ages)
- Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough Program (all ages)
- CHEO Autism Foundational Family Services(social skills groups, 3-18 years)
- CNIB Children and Youth Programs (blind and low vision, 0-21 years)
- CNIB Adult Programs (various social groups ages 18+)
- Connect4: Youth Mentorship Group (12-25 years)
- Connect and Share from March of Dimes (18 years +)
- Extend-a-Family(all ages)
- Friendly Connections from Connectability.ca (all ages)
- Friendship Circle (various ages)
- Friendship Circle (various ages)
- Geneva Centre (various groups, all ages)
- Hand Over Hand (various ages)
- Holland Bloorview’s Toronto Recreation Guide(all ages)
- Jays Care Challenger Baseball (all ages)
- Kerry’s Place (various groups and hangouts, all ages)
- Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto Programs (all ages)
- National Ballet & Holland Bloorview Adaptive Dance (ages 6-9)
- Rumball Early on and Family Centre (hearing loss, 0-6 years)
- Special Olympics Ontario (all ages)
- Socializing and Gaming: Miles Nadal JCC (ages 16-35)
- Variety Village (all ages)
