We are a non-profit charity organisation founded by special needs mothers to promote events and provide services to families of special needs children and youths in the GTA.
To promote events and provide services for individuals with diverse special needs and their families and caregivers.
We envision a future where all persons with disabilities are fully included and accepted in the community by promoting social interactions throughout their lifetime.
Showing respect by advancing the dignity and uniqueness of all persons.
Applying equity for all the individuals.
Working with integrity by valuing truthful, accountable and ethical interactions.
Fostering teamwork by reinforcing the synergy that comes from all of us working safely together.
Enhancing quality life for families and promoting se
Showing respect by advancing the dignity and uniqueness of all persons.
Applying equity for all the individuals.
Working with integrity by valuing truthful, accountable and ethical interactions.
Fostering teamwork by reinforcing the synergy that comes from all of us working safely together.
Enhancing quality life for families and promoting self-care actions to parents and caregivers.
We believe everyone is entitled to a non-abusive and safe environment.
We respect the client’s right to confidentiality.
Recognizing the critical gaps in support for individuals like Bryan when they reach adulthood, Lorena Sinato, Bryan’s mom decided to take action. When Bryan turned 18 years old, Lorena founded a nonprofit organization called “Dance to Shine”, that hosted monthly dance nights for young adults and youths with a disability. These events featured a DJ born with Down Syndrome, offering an inclusive and joyful space for these young adults and youth once a month.
She realized that there was a gap in the system when a person with a disability turns 18. Support is reduced, and there aren’t affordable programs to choose from, especially for complex needs kids like Bryan.
In 2022 Lorena co-founded a non-profit organization called Bryan’s Place, alongside 4 like-minded Mothers, Daniela, Alecsandra, Lorena Ubeda and Maria, with identical interests, to create a vibrant community dedicated to supporting parents of special needs children.
In July 2023, Bryan’s Place became a registered charity. This milestone has ignited Lorena’s excitement for the future, as Bryan’s Place will be capable of growing and supporting the special needs community
with affordable programs such as respite on Sunday afternoons, Day program for those after 21 years old, Moms camp, resources for families, funding and other programs like holiday celebrations.
Bryan’s Place started as a non-profit, our first barbecue.
Bryan’s Place offered the community many activities such as painting, cooking, music therapy and much more.
Christmas 2022 was a blast! We had our “Ugly Sweater Party” with great music provided by one of our most loyal volunteers: DJ Reyaz.
Classical music singers Romulo Delgado, Michelle Danese & Salvatore Campino kindly participated in the event, and we all had one of the best moments in our history so far.
All the moms with special needs, need a break and fun in their life, RBC accompanied this event.
On top of that, we are more than happy to have received our charity status as a respectful non-profit organization in Toronto/GTA.
Our Director Lorena Sinato received a Community Leader Award 2023 from RBC Private Banking Vice President Kevin Dalton to persuade for Bryan’s Place charity.
This was an opportunity where people came together to learn and create. To ensure this, our dearest sponsor Carine Cuisine had a special accessible kitchen that was modified to accommodate any dietary, physical or other restrictions.
We had the second edition of our December party “Ugly Sweater” on December 8, 2023.
We had a second edition of our traditional annual Christmas event. The concert happened on December 16th, 2023, in Toronto.
Valentine’s Day was celebrated with music and dance with DJ Reyaz at St. Luigi school.
Our first Mom’s camp at Shadow Lake, held from May 3 to 5, 2024, was an amazing opportunity for moms to get together and have some time for themselves.
A relaxing breakfast with moms at RCB. Chating, massage, reiki and gifts to celebrate Mother´s Day 2024.
Our director Lorena Sinato received from Bhutila Karpoche, MPP Parkdale - High Park, The Recognition as Community Leader at Parkdale-High Park Area on June 5, 2024.
“Lorena Sinato is the loving mother of Bryan, her son, who has multiple disabilities. When Bryan turned 18, Lorena had an idea to create a safe, inclusive space for young disabled adults to socialize, have fun, and feel included in the experiences and opportunities so many of us take for granted. Lorena worked with 4 other moms to create a registered charity organization called Bryan´s Place, where they hosts monthly events for parents, children, youth, and young adults with special needs. Lorena has given so much of her time to help young people with special needs as well as their families, offering support, insight, and endless kindness to anyone and everyone. Making sure caregivers of special needs kids/youth get their deserved break.”
Bhutila Karpoche
MPP Parkdale - High Park.
Bryan’s Place family had a recreational boating day offered by ChaterAbility Dock – Oakville.
The community enjoyed a fantastic day filled with activities including lunch, massage therapy, stress relief sessions, face painting, DJ Reyaz´s music, dog therapy, Zumba, bingo, kayaking and canoeing on Shadow Lake.
That is a helpful list of resources such as services, programs and family support initiatives. We hope it helps you find valuable support for your family.
Resources List (21KB) (xlsx)
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