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Aspire Community & Developmental Services

Empowering neurodivergent young people to gain independence and rise to their fullest potential.

02/23/2026

Winter looks a little different for everyone, even on our team 🤍

Here are a few of our team’s favourite ways to enjoy the season:

🍪 Baking
🛷 Tobogganing
📖 Reading by the fire
☕️ Drinking hot chocolate
🧑🏽‍🍳 Trying new recipes
❄️ Walking in the forest

Now we want to hear from you 👇

What’s your favourite winter activity right now?
Or if you had to pick one from this list, which are you choosing?

02/18/2026

Level Up Life Skills is coming this summer and registration is now open!

A full day, week long program designed to help teens build confidence, practical life skills, and real connections in a fun, supportive environment.🫶🏼

What to expect
• Community outings
• Cooking and food skills
• Money and budgeting basics
• Games, teamwork, and social connection
• And so much more

Program dates
• July 13-17
• July 27-31
• August 10-14

Program details
• Ages 13-16
• Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm
• Pick up and drop off at our location at 4 Cedar Pointe Drive in Barrie (Flexible drop off and pick up times available)
• $1097 for the full week and eligible for OAP (Ontario Autism Program) funding

We are so excited to share this new program! Send us a message or visit aspireservices.ca to learn more and register now to secure a spot ✨

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, here are a few reminders for loving yourself 💗

• Treat yourself with kindness through your words, actions, and habits

• Prioritize your mental and physical well being with rest, hobbies, and healthy boundaries

• Celebrate your achievements, big or small

• Practice self compassion by speaking to yourself like you would a loved one

• Remember that small acts of self love count, whether it’s a favorite treat, journaling, or a walk

👉 Share this with someone who could use a little self love today

02/10/2026

We love hearing from families about these kinds of wins!

Watching a young adult gain confidence at work, connect with coworkers, and feel more comfortable navigating social situations is such a big moment. These real-life skills make a lasting difference, and we are so proud to celebrate their progress 👏🏼

01/26/2026

💬 What does virtual versus in-person support look like at Aspire Services?

We offer both virtual and in-person support, because flexibility matters and everyone learns best in different ways.

In-person support:
• Face-to-face connection
• Flexible, individualized programming
• Available in Barrie, Innisfil, Angus, and Orillia

Virtual support:
• Accessible from anywhere
• Same personalized, relationship-based approach
• Ideal for families outside our in-person service areas

No matter the format, our focus stays the same: building confidence and life skills in a safe, positive environment. 🌱✨

Find more answers at aspireservices.ca/faq

01/21/2026

Self care is an important part of mental wellness. 💙
At Aspire, our team takes small moments to pause, reflect and enjoy the things that help them feel their best.

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, we’re reminded that mental health looks different for everyone and that small, everyday acts of self care matter.

Swipe through to see how some of our team members like to recharge and take care of their mental health.

01/16/2026

Technology is advancing, which means more accessibility tools are available to help students connect with their learning and with their classmates.

Some tools we love include:

📝 Note taking apps to record lectures and create study notes

📚 Text to speech to read documents and textbooks

🗣️ Speech to text to share ideas out loud and process thoughts

🖊️ Smart pens to read over text and documents

Do you have a favourite tool? Share in the comments below 👇

01/12/2026

💬 We’re often asked who Aspire Services is designed to support. This feels like a good place to start, because understanding who we work with helps explain everything we do and why our programs are built the way they are.

We work with neurodivergent young people — including those who have autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or who simply experience the world differently.

Our young people may:

• Struggle with routines, organization, time management or transitions

• Be navigating high school, post secondary school or employment

• Be looking to build self confidence

• Feel overwhelmed with daily stressors

We focus on developing individualized life skills and building confidence, in a safe, positive and empowering environment.

01/01/2026

'Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.’ - Oprah Winfrey.

We've entered a brand new year that is full of possibilities! Every day is a chance to grow, learn, and embrace who you are. Here’s to taking those steps, big or small, in 2026. 🫶

12/28/2025

The new year is almost here, and so are our winter programs! ❄️ Spaces are filling up for our adult and teen programs starting this January.

Swipe through to see:

👉 Why you should join our winter programs

👉 What programs are being offered

👉 How to get in touch and secure your spot

From making new friends to trying fun activities, building skills, and boosting confidence, there is something for everyone!

Visit aspireservices.ca to learn more.

12/25/2025

From all of us at Aspire, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄

May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful connections with the people who matter most. Thank you for being part of our community, we’re so grateful for each and every one of you.

Here’s to a day filled with holiday magic ✨

Address

4 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit N
Barrie, ON
L4N5R7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 3pm

Website

http://www.aspireservices.ca/

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