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Everyday Essentials

What is it?

Everyday Essentials is a progressive life skills program designed to support individuals at varying stages of independence. Individuals will begin with high support and guided practice, then gradually build confidence, responsibility, and self-direction in everyday living. This course strengthens practical skills, decision-making, and self-advocacy through hands-on, real-life learning.

Everyday Essentials

Program Is Well-Suited for Individuals Who:

  • Want to build independence in daily living skills

  • Benefit from hands-on learning and real-life practice

  • Need support with routines, decision-making, safety, or community navigation

  • Can participate in group-based programming with varying levels of support

  • Communicate verbally, non-verbally, or using alternative communication methods

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate increased independence in daily routines such as personal care, bed making, laundry, organization, and scheduling with staff support

  • Practice personal safety skills and identify trusted people and safe choices in everyday situations

  • Develop basic money skills including spending awareness, simple budgeting, and planning purchases

  • Build skills for managing emotions, stress, and self-advocacy with guided support

  • Apply problem-solving strategies to real-life situations at home and within the program setting

Location

The Centre for Dreams

8515 McCowan Rd.

Suite 200

Markham, ON  L3P 5E4

Ages

Youth & adults, typically ages 16+


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Dates and Time

Mondays

September 14th - November 23rd

6:00-8:00pm

10 Week Program

Fee

$400

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