The goal of YAP (AOK’s Youth & Adult Program) is to provide a place for our members to socialize while enjoying a variety of activities on a weekly basis. This group helps members develop social skills, build friendships, support participation in community activities…. and most importantly have fun

HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT SESSION – RUNNING FROM MID APRIL TO MID JUNE 2023 Registration information will be available here soon!

YAP-2023-Apr-June-Schedule-1 Download

Interested? Email yapleader@autismokanagan.ca to learn more & register.

YAP Clubs are currently for ages 19 and over with hopes of expanding to younger ages. To express interest in YAP for younger ages, please email info@autismokanagan.ca to let us know.

Cost: NEW – in order to fund this program a registration fee of $85 ($5 per session) for the April to June session will be required to help cover a portion of the cost of our leaders and rental space. (As well, some of the activities will continue to have a small cost associated – e.g. buying your own food or drinks when out, paying for a movie, paying for own bowling fee.) Consider donating to AOK to help us continue this and other programs.

The YAP schedule is on our Events Calendar – see to the right on this page or look on our news and events page https://autismokanagan.ca/news-events/.

Main location: Okanagan Abilities Center on Springfield Road in Kelowna. Some of the activities will be on line (e.g. cooking, some games). Some activities will be in the community.

Please note that YAP members must either be independent for self-care and safety, or attend with a support person. They should be able to participate in activities with the intermittent help of their peers and our YAP leaders. Our leaders are not able to address one individual’s needs on a continuous basis. Support needs may vary depending on the evening’s activities – Parents and support workers are encouraged to step back and allow independence when possible.

Participants also have opportunities to volunteer at AOK events and are encouraged to offer suggestions to the AOK Board of Directors about the needs of adults with autism in our community.

Code of Conduct:

No swearing
Take turns when speaking
Always be nice even when you don’t agree
Don’t share the things we discuss with people outside of our YAP group
Only say things you would say to your grandparent

Thank you our YAP members for following these rules and creating such a welcoming and safe space online. If you have any more ideas or rules please e-mail us back. yapleader@autismokanagan.ca

YAP respectfully acknowledges that our activities are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people.