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Aspire Community & Developmental Services

Empowering neurodivergent young people to gain independence and rise to their fullest potential.

03/11/2026

This spring, we are offering programs designed to help youth and adults connect, grow, and have fun!

🧑🏽‍🍳 Cook, Bake, Eat – a 10-week culinary program for adults designed to build confidence in the kitchen, where participants can learn new recipes and cooking skills. Choose the Tuesday or Thursday session that works best for you.

🤝 The Meeting Place – a weekly social club for neurodiverse adults to meet new people and explore the community.

🧠 Life Skills 1:1 Coaching – personalized support to build independence and confidence in daily living.

👩🏻‍🏫 Skills for Success – for teens ages 14 to 16, this program helps build employment readiness, practice social skills, and collect high school volunteer hours.

Swipe for program details and register online at aspireservices.ca.

03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we honor the incredible achievements of women who show that neurodiversity is a strength, not a limitation.

"The world needs all kinds of minds" - Temple Grandin (Autism)

Here are some other remarkable women who inspire us to embrace our differences and shine:

Billie Eilish (Tourette’s)

Simone Biles (ADHD)

Erna Solberg - Former Prime Minister of Norway (Dyslexia)

Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine (Dyslexia and Dyspraxia)

Let's celebrate all women and all abilities, and the unique ways everyone contributes to our world!

Tag the women in your life who have beautiful minds 🫶

03/02/2026

🌟 Celebrating Social Work Week at Aspire! 🌟

From March 2 to 8, we’re joining the national celebration of Social Work Week 2026, themed Care. Insight. Together.

This week, we recognize the incredible social workers on our team who make a difference every day.

Our Social Workers provide individual coaching, lead group programs, including our full day summer programs, and run workshops for our youth, young adults and families.

Social Workers are eligible professionals with the Ontario Autism Program, making our programs eligible for OAP funding.

Together, we celebrate the care, insight, and collaboration that make our Aspire community so special.

02/26/2026

Funding can be confusing, and you are not alone in navigating it. We accept several funding options to help make Aspire Services more accessible for families and individuals.

Funding supports that you can you use at Aspire include:

-Special Services at Home (SSAH)

- Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Core Clinical Funding

-Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Passport Funding for individuals 18+

-Workplace insurance benefits

If you have questions about what funding you can use or need help understanding your options, reach out. We are always happy to help 💬🤍

Learn more at aspireservices.ca/faq

02/23/2026

Winter looks a little different for everyone, even on our team 🤍

Here are a few of our team’s favourite ways to enjoy the season:

🍪 Baking
🛷 Tobogganing
📖 Reading by the fire
☕️ Drinking hot chocolate
🧑🏽‍🍳 Trying new recipes
❄️ Walking in the forest

Now we want to hear from you 👇

What’s your favourite winter activity right now?
Or if you had to pick one from this list, which are you choosing?

02/18/2026

Level Up Life Skills is coming this summer and registration is now open!

A full day, week long program designed to help teens build confidence, practical life skills, and real connections in a fun, supportive environment.🫶🏼

What to expect
• Community outings
• Cooking and food skills
• Money and budgeting basics
• Games, teamwork, and social connection
• And so much more

Program dates
• July 13-17
• July 27-31
• August 10-14

Program details
• Ages 13-16
• Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm
• Pick up and drop off at our location at 4 Cedar Pointe Drive in Barrie (Flexible drop off and pick up times available)
• $1097 for the full week and eligible for OAP (Ontario Autism Program) funding

We are so excited to share this new program! Send us a message or visit aspireservices.ca to learn more and register now to secure a spot ✨

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, here are a few reminders for loving yourself 💗

• Treat yourself with kindness through your words, actions, and habits

• Prioritize your mental and physical well being with rest, hobbies, and healthy boundaries

• Celebrate your achievements, big or small

• Practice self compassion by speaking to yourself like you would a loved one

• Remember that small acts of self love count, whether it’s a favorite treat, journaling, or a walk

👉 Share this with someone who could use a little self love today

02/10/2026

We love hearing from families about these kinds of wins!

Watching a young adult gain confidence at work, connect with coworkers, and feel more comfortable navigating social situations is such a big moment. These real-life skills make a lasting difference, and we are so proud to celebrate their progress 👏🏼

01/26/2026

💬 What does virtual versus in-person support look like at Aspire Services?

We offer both virtual and in-person support, because flexibility matters and everyone learns best in different ways.

In-person support:
• Face-to-face connection
• Flexible, individualized programming
• Available in Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, and Orillia

Virtual support:
• Accessible from anywhere
• Same personalized, relationship-based approach
• Ideal for families outside our in-person service areas

No matter the format, our focus stays the same: building confidence and life skills in a safe, positive environment. 🌱✨

Find more answers at aspireservices.ca/faq

01/21/2026

Self care is an important part of mental wellness. 💙
At Aspire, our team takes small moments to pause, reflect and enjoy the things that help them feel their best.

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, we’re reminded that mental health looks different for everyone and that small, everyday acts of self care matter.

Swipe through to see how some of our team members like to recharge and take care of their mental health.

01/16/2026

Technology is advancing, which means more accessibility tools are available to help students connect with their learning and with their classmates.

Some tools we love include:

📝 Note taking apps to record lectures and create study notes

📚 Text to speech to read documents and textbooks

🗣️ Speech to text to share ideas out loud and process thoughts

🖊️ Smart pens to read over text and documents

Do you have a favourite tool? Share in the comments below 👇

Address

4 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit N
Barrie, ON
L4N5R7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 3pm

Website

http://www.aspireservices.ca/

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