Internet Safety for Adults
💻 Stay Safe, Smart, and Confident Online
📱 Empowerment Through Awareness
A 9-week skill-building group empowers adults with practical strategies to stay safe while using the internet, social media, and online tools.
The internet opens doors to friendship, fun, and independence—but it also comes with the risk of being targeted by online scams, manipulation, or bullying. This group helps participants build critical awareness and decision-making skills to protect themselves online, while still enjoying the benefits of being connected.
What You’ll Learn:
🔒 How to recognize and avoid phishing, scams, and fake profiles
📱 Tips for safely chatting with others and using social media
📤 Why sharing personal information online can be risky—and how to avoid it
⚠️ How to spot unsafe people or behaviours online
🛡️ What to do if you experience online bullying or feel uncomfortable
Who Should Join?
🧑 Adults 18+ with autism or intellectual disabilities
🤔 Those who want to learn more about the risks online
🔍 Anyone who’s unsure how to spot scams or unsafe people online
😖 People who’ve had negative online experiences and want to build confidence
Why Join
🌐 Build confidence using websites, apps, and social platforms
🧠 Learn practical strategies you can use every day
🤝 Practice with peers in a safe and judgment-free environment
🔐 Protect yourself and your personal information
💬 Get support from ABA-trained facilitators and peers
📲 Thrive in a Digital World
Program Details
📅 Virtual Parent/Mediator Training: October 21, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ Client Sessions: October 28 – December 23, 2025
⏰ Schedule: Weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Location: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON. L1N 6A9
💰 Cost: FREE with DSO Referral / $854.20 without
Registration through the DSO
For DSO-eligible clients residing in the Durham Region make a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121.
Register by October 13, 2025
Fee: FREE
Due to capacity limits, making a referral through the DSO does not guarantee a spot until Lake Ridge has confirmed your registration.
Fee Based Registration
For non-DSO eligible clients or those residing outside of the Durham Region, a group fee applies. Book a call with the Service Navigator here.
Register by October 6, 2025
Fee: $854.20
Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information: Call 343-227-6822 or email adultgroups@lrcss.com
Eligibility
Participants must be 18 years and older with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID) or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Individual Skill Requirements
Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate in session with limited caregiver assistance • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour.
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