Home pick-up
A familiar start, right from home.
Community day services in GTA, Vaughan and surrounding Communities.
Your day starts at home. Your possibilities go everywhere.
Safe, meaningful community experiences for adults with developmental disabilities—built around individual interests, goals, and choices.
HomeVanCommunity
A community-based day service
A day that moves with you
We make getting involved easier.
Our Van Transportation Service can bring participants from home to a full day of community connection—and safely back again.
Community activities
Explore places, interests, and new experiences.
Lunch & social time
Share a meal and make room for connection.
More activities
Keep the day moving with choice-led plans.
Home drop-off
Return home safely at the end of the day.
Transportation availability, service area, and eligibility may apply.
What we offer
A community full of ways to grow.
Every activity is designed to support confidence, independence, and belonging.
01 / Move
Recreation & fitness
Swimming, bowling, walking, fitness programs, basketball, mini golf, skating, and adaptive recreation.
02 / Create
Arts & creativity
Art classes, painting, crafts, music, dance, photography, and cultural events.
03 / Explore
Community adventures
Parks, trails, zoos, museums, libraries, community centres, festivals, and local attractions.
04 / Practice
Social & life skills
Restaurant outings, grocery shopping, cooking, budgeting, purchases, transit, and personal choice.
05 / Connect
Building connections
Make friends, practice social skills, build confidence, and try new experiences together.
A typical day
A day with room for your choices.
Every day can be different—because each person’s interests and goals are different.
01
Morning
Pick-up at home, social time, and swimming, fitness, or recreation.
02
Midday
Lunch in the community, shopping or a life-skills activity, and social opportunities.
03
Afternoon
Arts and crafts, a park or community outing, recreation, or a special activity.
04
End of day
Return transportation and a safe home drop-off.
Why Barriers in Motion
More than a day program.
We create opportunities for participants to experience their community in meaningful ways—at a pace that feels right for them.
Person-centred activities
Community participation
Skill development
Social opportunities
Recreation and wellness
Transportation support
Flexible activity choices
A safe, supportive environment
Meet our team
The people behind Barriers in Motion.
Katherine (Katie) Churly is a Child and Youth worker and Developmental Service Professional with over 30 years experience supporting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Rick Gamble has over 20 years experience with children and seniors with Alzheimers and over 35 years in transportation. Both Katie and Rick are passionate about community inclusion, independence and creating meaningful opportunities for everyone to participate, connect and thrive.
Let’s get moving
Your community. Your choices. Your day.
Learn more about services and enrollment with Barriers in Motion.