LIFE (Learning Independence for Future Empowerment) Mississauga - serves young people who have a disability and are transitioning into a
more independent lifestyle. The program provides participants with a
learning environment to expand their social and professional skills
while practicing the daily responsibilities of adulthood. Participants
learn new skills through a combination of Life Skills Workshops, Transit
Training, and Social & Recreational Outings.
In conjunction with our sponsors March of Dimes Canada offers the ten week LIFE program in Mississauga, Ontario, four times per year.
One of the components of the disability management program are opportunities for real-life application in the community will be encountered during the Social & Recreational Outings. These Outings take participants into the community for activities like bowling, visiting parks, hiking, going to lunch and a movie, participating in organized sports, shopping, banking, and many others.
Along with the fun and adventure, participants will experience some challenges. Indeed, the very purpose of the program is to help find untapped resources within yourself and within your group, to help you discover that you are more capable than you know. The complimentary components of the program will foster independence within the individual.
Each applicant must:
- Have a disability
- Be able to direct his or her own care
- Have goals related to increasing independence
If financial circumstances limit an applicant’s ability to participate, assistance may be provided.
SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER NOW
To apply please download the application form below:
For more information, please contact:
Fatima Safi, Instructor
Telephone: 416-819-0655
Fax: 905-607-9856
fsafi@marchofdimes.ca
Life @ L.I.F.E. Mississauga
The LIFE Program is sponsored in part by: