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.
This program is open to all women and trans students who self-identify as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). No formal diagnosis is required.
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.
Schedule and Registration
Every other Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. online and in person.
Check out upcoming events and register on Folio.
ADHD Peer Connections
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.
This program is open to all students who currently have a diagnosis of ADHD or suspect that they do.
ADHD Peer Connections provides a space to connect with other students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Find community, share strategies to build resilience and be yourself!
In each session, you will have opportunities to share experiences about living with ADHD in a group setting and listen in on discussions. This program takes place once a month in person.
Schedule and Registration
Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Check out upcoming events and register on Folio.
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.
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students registered with Accessibility Services who identify as a student living with ASD.
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.
Schedule and Registration
- January 24: Online
- January 31 In-person
- February 21: Online
- February 28: In-person
- March 21: Online
- March 28: In-person
To join the SASA listserv and receive updates for upcoming social events, email as.learning@utoronto.ca.
Registration is required. Check out upcoming events and register on Folio.
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.
Open to all undergraduate or graduate students currently registered with Accessibility Services or who identify as living with a disability.
Schedule and Registration
Register on Folio:
