Welcome to KEYS to INclusion!
Knowledge + Experience = Your Success
KEYS is a registered charitable organization committed to helping our adult family members and friends with intellectual disabilities reach their full potential.
We believe that neighbourhood opportunities for work, volunteer, and social experiences are the KEYS to creating strong vibrant communities for all. Watch and listen as members of KEYS describe their experience learning and living in the community.
STEP UP FOR KEYS 2025
An afternoon of being Visible, Valued & Vibrant
walking to honour Rita and Erin!
Thanks to YOU, our families, friends, volunteers and donors, KEYS
1. FUNDRAI$ED: As KEYS fees alone do not cover our operating expenses we fundraise to keep fees affordable for families while providing high quality experiences. We set a goal of $25,000.
⭐️ success: $25,000 was raised from past and many new individual donors!
2. BROUGHT TO LIFE OUR VISION of full, meaningful inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities who are visible and valued in our communities. This neighbourhood walk set out to encourage fitness and inclusion.
⭐️ success: 100+ people (and some dogs☺) walked 3km; neighbours & friends donated fabulous raffle prizes & refreshments and gave money!
3. HAD FUN: The KEYS spirit is contagious – we promised a great time for a worthy cause.
⭐️ success: “KEYS Sunshine” brought happiness & everyone had fun!
Thank you for believing in our abilities – we are very grateful!
Learning
- Cooking at Lunch ‘n Learn
- Arts and Literacy
- Safety and Community Skills
- Life Skills
Work & Volunteering Experience
- KEYS provides participants with a Job Coach
- KEYS participants work in the community at local Businesses and Services
Social & Recreational
- Fitness Programs
- Trips to Museums and Other Toronto Attractions
- Growing Friendships
A Possible Week in the Life of a KEYS Participant:
VISION
Full, meaningful inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities who are visible and valued in our communities.
MISSION
To empower adults with intellectual disabilities to pursue personal wellbeing through community inclusion and engagement in learning, social, fitness, volunteer and work opportunities.
WE BELIEVE
that neighbourhood opportunities for knowledge and work/volunteer/social experience are KEYS to the successful creation of strong vibrant communities, which include people with all abilities. KEYS provides both a physical place in which to meet, as well as community engagement.