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
The Rita and Erin Tribute Walk
West Toronto KEYS to INclusion is excited to host its third annual 3K Walk!
This year, we are honouring two treasured KEYS participants.
Rita and Erin – who we lost this year due to illness.
When: Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Humbercrest United Church (16 Baby Point Rd)
Rain or Shine
After the Walk we will be holding a Raffle (cash only) with great prizes, and there will be refreshments.
Our fundraising goal is $25,000
Every dollar raised goes a long way
✅ $500+ funds important life skills workshops, such as Healthy Chefs.
✅ $250 funds one Job Coach for a month.
✅ $200 funds one week of groceries for our daily Lunch ‘n Learn program.
✅ $100 funds a session from experts in yoga, art therapy, music, fitness, and more.
✅ $50 funds art supplies for one or two sessions.
✅ Any amount helps to fund program and educational needs at KEYS.
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.