About Us
The MindShift Academy is a day program in South Etobicoke, welcoming young adults from across the GTA with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities, built around real skills, real independence, and real community
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to give young adults of all abilities the tools, support, and opportunities to grow, thrive, and belong, every single day.
Mission
Vision
We envision a thriving community for young adults with disabilities, built hand in hand with families, employers, and partners who share our mission.
Our Founders
Founded by Maria Iarossi, an entrepreneur and Red Seal chef, and Oana Curelaru, who brought a medical background and lived experience as the mother of an autistic young adult. Together, they built the program they both wished had existed.
Our Commitment to Quality
At The MindShift Academy, we’re committed to high-quality, person-centred care. We follow Ontario’s Quality Assurance Measures and hold ourselves to the highest standards every day
50+
5
Years of Experience
Families Served
The MindShift Academy
A day program in South Etobicoke, serving families across the GTA, helping young adults with disabilities build confidence, independence, and real-world skills.
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(416) 562 5442
3737 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON.
info@themindshiftacademy.ca