RESOURCES

The Passport Program provides funding to adults with developmental disabilities, including neurodiverse individuals, to help them take part in community life, learn life skills, and live more independently. This funding can support things like:

• Life skills programs (cooking, money management, daily living)
• Recreational and social activities
• Support workers or personal assistance
• Volunteer or work‑readiness programs 

Who Can Apply:

• Adults aged 18+ living in Ontario
• Those with a diagnosed developmental disabilities
• Individuals seeking support to participate in community or life skills programs
   

Learn More & Apply:
Visit the Ontario government’s Passport Program page: Passport Program for Adults with a Developmental Disability

The TTC offers a free Travel Training program to help neurodiverse individuals learn how to safely and confidently use Toronto’s transit system. Training is one-on-one and teaches skills like planning routes, using PRESTO, navigating stations, and boarding buses, streetcars, and subways.

The TTC also provides MagnusCards, a set of visual, step-by-step guides designed to support autistic and neurodiverse riders.

Learn more or request training through TTC Wheel-Trans:
Email: traveltraining@ttc.ca

Each year, Autism Ontario, various organizations and businesses, and the Provincial and Federal Government offer various awards, scholarships, and funding opportunities to help autistic youth and adults reach their full potential.  You can get more information at  http://www.autismontario.com/programs-services/adults/awards-and-funding/scholarships

Occupational Therapists (OT) and Physiotherapists (PT) at the TDSB provide services that are centered from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, culturally relevant and responsive, neurodiverse, identity-affirming, and strengths-based approach to improve student success with inclusion and participation for students with special education and inclusion needs.  For more information on accessing these services please visit https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Professional-Support-Services/Occupational-and-Physiotherapy-Services

York University supports students with disabilities an the provision of academic accommodation.  For more information visit their link at go.yorku.ca/accessibility