Adult Day & Life Skills Program Young Adults
What happens after 21? & What if difference were seen differently?
The MindShift Academy is an adult day and life skills program in south etobicoke for young adults 18+ with developmental & intellectual disabilities and neurodiverse needs.
Our members build practical skills for adulthood through hands-on, real-world experiences including cooking, grocery shopping, household responsibilities, communication, friendships, community participation, workplace readiness and more.
Our goal is simple: to help each member build greater independence, confidence, purpose and a stronger sense of belonging. We just don’t fill a day We build futures.
The world is our classroom.
Life After High School — Building Skills for Adulthood
The MindShift Academy Creates New Possibilities After high School for young adults with Autism, Down Syndrome , Developmental and Intellectual disabilities, and other support needs.
More than a adult day program, we are a welcoming community where members discover their strengths, continue learning, build meaningful friendships and develop real-world skills that foster confidence and independence.
We celebrate each person’s unique abilities, interests and goals while supporting meaningful participation at home, work and in the community.
More than a program, we are a community where every member can belong, grow and thrive.
More than a program, we are a community.
Who is MindShift For?
The MindShift Academy welcomes young adults 18+ with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, learning differences and other neurodiverse identities.
We provide a welcoming environment where each member’s strengths, interests and abilities are valued. Members continue learning after high school while building confidence, relationships and practical skills with encouragement and support.
Families come to MindShift for opportunities to grow and connect through:
• Everyday living and life skills
• Communication, self-expression and social connection
• Friendships and meaningful relationships
• Cooking, grocery shopping and household responsibilities
• Community participation and public transit
• Confidence, self-advocacy and emotional well-being
• Workplace readiness, volunteering and employment exploration
• Structure, purpose and connection after high school
We take time to understand each member’s goals and preferred ways of participating, creating meaningful opportunities to make choices, try new things and take an active role in their own lives.
Whether a young adult is building independence, developing friendships, becoming more comfortable in the community or exploring future work and volunteer opportunities, our team provides guidance at their own pace.
Families are invited to book a private tour, meet our team and discover how The MindShift Academy can support their young adult’s next steps with confidence, connection and hope.
Program & Services
Our Life Skills Program is at the heart of everything we do, and a few things we offer are open to the whole community too.
Life Skills for Independence Program
SCHEDULE
The MindShift Academy's flagship day program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members build real-world independence across cooking, employment, creative arts, and community life; five days a week, year-round.
5 Days / Week
AGES
ENROLMENT
18+
Open
YEAR-ROUND
Culinary Program
Interactive Kitchen & Event Space
Book The MindShift Academy kitchen for your private event. Birthdays, team events, celebrations. Your rental directly supports and employs our academy members!
Private bookings
By appointment • 6 - 20+ guests
Hands-on cooking classes open to everyone. Runs on weekends, with select evenings. Curriculum shifts with the seasons, from summer preserving to Christmas baking.
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Weekends & select evenings
LSI members welcome (independent)
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TESTIMONIAL
"The MindShift Academy has transformed my life, helping me gain confidence and independence. Their support for neurodiverse individuals is truly empowering and life-changing."
Rehan Z
MindShift Academy Member
OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS & HEROES
Birgholme Interiors Group
Home Depot
The Mancini Team
Come and see us.
Feel free to visit us at our location over at Etobicoke!
ADDRESS
3737 Lake Shore Blvd W,
Etobicoke, M8W 1P9
HOURS
Monday - Friday
9am - 4pm
PHONE
416 562 5442
Looking for an Adult Day Program In Etobicoke? Come See The MindShift Academy in action.
The MindShift Academy
A day program in South Etobicoke helping young adults with disabilities build confidence, independence, and real-world skills to thrive.
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(416) 562 5442
3737 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON.
info@themindshiftacademy.ca