Social Groups
ASD Peer Connections for Women & Trans Students
An informal space for students to connect and discuss topics relevant to their disability. Find community, share strategies to build resilience and be yourself!
Peer Connections are facilitated by peer facilitators from Accessibility Services. An accessibility advisor and/or program coordinator will be there to support.
If this is your first time joining ASD Peer Connections, please review the group guidelines and fill out the ASD Peer Connections for Women & Trans Students sign up form.
ASD Peer Connections for Women & Trans Students provides women and trans students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an informal space to connect and discuss topics relevant to their disability and identity.
The program is facilitated by an accessibility advisor and peer.
Upcoming ASD Peer Connections for Women & Trans Students sessions
Registration is required. Register using the Folio links* on this page.
Offered bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in person and online.
*The Folio link is only accessible to people who are eligible to register for ASD Peer Connections for Women & Trans Students sessions. This program is open to all women and trans students who self-identify as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). No formal diagnosis is required.
Social Association for Students with ASD
The Social Association for Students with ASD (SASA) provides students with Autism Spectrum Disorder a chance to connect and develop new friendships.
The group meets up to play board games and enjoy light snacks, and plans occasional outings based on mutual interests. There are also options for solo activities.
Email as.learning@utoronto.ca to join the SASA listserv.
SASA hosts an event twice a month during the fall and winter semesters. One event is hosted fully in person and the other fully online.
Join in on the games, sit back and watch others play, or simply engage in the event chat.
Upcoming Social Association for Students with ASD sessions
Registration is required. Register using the Folio links* on this page.
*The Folio link is only accessible to people who are eligible to register for Social Association for Students with ASD sessions. This program is open to University of Toronto undergraduate and graduate students registered with Accessibility Services or who identify as a student living with ASD.
Dragon’s Den: Video and Board Games Club
Meet other students with disabilities and students registered with Accessibility Services in an informal space to connect and develop new friendships. Play games and make conversation or sit back and watch others play.
Some board games will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any board games and/or video games of your own.
Upcoming Dragon’s Den: Video and Board Games Club events
Registration is required. Register using the Folio links* on this page.
*The Folio link is only accessible to people who are eligible to register for the Dragon’s Den: Video and Board Games Club. This program is open to University of Toronto undergraduate and graduate students currently registered with Accessibility Services or who identify as living with a disability.
Crochet and Knitting Club
Join this low key and welcoming space to unwind, be present and connect with peers. No prior crocheting or knitting experience is needed. Learn to knit or crochet or continue your craft while taking a moment to pause and be present, on purpose.
We meet once a month in our programming space at 455 Spadina.
Upcoming Crochet and Knitting Club events
Registration is required. Register using the Folio links* on this page.
*The Folio link is only accessible to people who are eligible to register for the Crochet and Knitting Club. This program is open to University of Toronto undergraduate and graduate students currently registered with Accessibility Services or who identify as living with a disability.
