Adult Day & Life Skills Program For Young Adults
What happens after 21?
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 an 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.
The next chapter starts here
Who is The MindShift Academy 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 - a place to keep learning after high school while building confidence, relationships and real-world skills.
Families come to MindShift for opportunities to grow and connect through:
Daily Living Everyday life skills, cooking, grocery shopping and household responsibilities
Connection Communication, self-expression, friendships and community participation
Growth & Work Confidence, self-advocacy, volunteering, workplace readiness and employment exploration
Whatever each member's goals — building independence, making friends, growing more comfortable in the community, or exploring future work — our team supports them at their own pace.
Families are invited to book a private tour, meet our team, and see how we 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
100% Passport funding approved. No HST charged on our program. Call us at 416-562-5442 to talk through costs and funding options.
Members-Run 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
Taught in our member's run kitchen
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TESTIMONIAL
"Watching my young adult grow through The MindShift Academy has been truly life-changing. Their support has helped my child gain confidence, become more independent, and feel empowered to navigate life as a young adult. The understanding, encouragement, and support they provide to neurodiverse individuals have made such a meaningful difference. As a parent, I’m incredibly grateful to see my child thrive and take steps toward a more confident and independent future."
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