Disability FoundationThere are many opportunities to engage with others in the community. Check out what’s coming up:
April 24 - 30th is National Volunteer Week! Join us on social media for daily highlights of our dedicated volunteers from each of our six affiliated societies. Help us celebrate the multiple ways our volunteers put empathy into action! Stay tuned online for more NVW events & initiatives including a Zoom volunteer celebration and the…
In Perspective Series: Youth with Disabilities and Employment, we're bringing in individuals and organizations with lived experience to talk about their journeys with employment. Join us on Monday, April 25th at 12 pm PT for this open and honest virtual discussion. No disability journey is the same, but we can always learn from other people's…
Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday at 12PM PT. This accessible Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. Bobbie is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson on Thursdays at 12PM PT! Megan’s goal is to be able to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness, making exercise inclusive for everyone no matter what their limitations may be. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports…
Move in new ways, release tension, and connect with community! No matter your dancing abilities, Joanne Cuffe will get you moving and grooving with live guided dance activities on alternating Fridays at 12pm PT. Follow along and feel free to add your own flare; there are no wrong moves here! Joanne Cuffe has been facilitating…
National Volunteer Week is coming up, which means it is finally time to announce the winners of this year’s TetraNation competition! Join us on Friday, April 29th at 2 p.m. to find out which projects were voted the best for each region, Pacific, Prairies, Central, and Atlantic Canada. Tetra Program Manager, Eric Molendyk will be…
Summer is almost here! Join Eric and Bryden on May 2nd from 12-1PM PT to hear all about the many summer programs offered by the Disability Foundation's affiliated societies and how you can get involved. You'll hear all about activities spanning from adaptive sailing at Jericho beach, TrailRider hiking at Pacific Spirit Park, adaptive paddling…
Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday at 12PM PT. This accessible Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. Bobbie is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson on Thursdays at 12PM PT! Megan’s goal is to be able to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness, making exercise inclusive for everyone no matter what their limitations may be. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports…
Dance is for everybody! Join the All Bodies Dance Project on alternating Fridays at 12pm PT to connect with the joy of movement, self-discovery, and imagination - all from the comfort of your home. Explore and improvise through movement prompts, phrases, shapes, and activities that celebrate the diversity of inclusive community dance. No experience required;…
Have you heard about veggies and edible plants like Jerusalem artichokes, cucamelon, kohlrabi, rutabaga, and how they are grown? Join Earthwise Society on May 6th from 2-3PM PT in this DIGA GrowABLE workshop to learn about some of our favorite unusual crops, how to grow and prepare them, and share creative recipe ideas. Vivian Chung…
Want to learn more about how literacy and other essential skills can impact resilience and your quality of life? Join ABC Life Literacy Canada on May 9th from 12-1PM PDT to hear all about inclusive essential skills training practices and an overview of their programs and resources. Ellie Tamura is currently working as the Community…
Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday at 12PM PT. This accessible Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. Bobbie is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson on Thursdays at 12PM PT! Megan’s goal is to be able to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness, making exercise inclusive for everyone no matter what their limitations may be. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports…
Move in new ways, release tension, and connect with community! No matter your dancing abilities, Joanne Cuffe will get you moving and grooving with live guided dance activities on alternating Fridays at 12pm PT. Follow along and feel free to add your own flare; there are no wrong moves here! Joanne Cuffe has been facilitating…
In Perspective Series: Parenting with a Disability, we're bringing in individuals and organizations with lived experience to talk about their journeys with raising children while living with a disability. Join us on Monday, May 16th at 12pm PT for this open and honest virtual discussion. No disability journey is the same, but we can always…
Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday at 12PM PT. This accessible Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. Bobbie is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson on Thursdays at 12PM PT! Megan’s goal is to be able to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness, making exercise inclusive for everyone no matter what their limitations may be. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports…
Dance is for everybody! Join the All Bodies Dance Project on alternating Fridays at 12pm PT to connect with the joy of movement, self-discovery, and imagination - all from the comfort of your home. Explore and improvise through movement prompts, phrases, shapes, and activities that celebrate the diversity of inclusive community dance. No experience required;…
Move in new ways, release tension, and connect with community! No matter your dancing abilities, Joanne Cuffe will get you moving and grooving with live guided dance activities on alternating Fridays at 12pm PT. Follow along and feel free to add your own flare; there are no wrong moves here! Joanne Cuffe has been facilitating…
Want to start gardening this year but aren't sure where to start? Join Jordan Mara from Mind & Soil on May 20th from 2-3PM PDT in this next DIGA #GrowABLE workshop to get some insider tips and tricks on how to make the most out of the upcoming season as a beginner gardener! Jordan Mara…
The Vancouver Abilities Expo is back in 2022! ConnecTra Society’s flagship event, the Abilities Expo brings together exhibitors, vendors, resources, guest speakers, and more to further enrich the disability community’s well-being and connectedness. After a couple years’ hiatus, we are excited to announce that this ConnecTra Society’s FREE annual flagship event is back for its…
The Vancouver Abilities Expo is back in 2022! ConnecTra Society’s flagship event, the Abilities Expo brings together exhibitors, vendors, resources, guest speakers, and more to further enrich the disability community’s well-being and connectedness. After a couple years’ hiatus, we are excited to announce that this ConnecTra Society’s FREE annual flagship event is back for its…
Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday at 12PM PT. This accessible Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. Bobbie is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson on Thursdays at 12PM PT! Megan’s goal is to be able to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness, making exercise inclusive for everyone no matter what their limitations may be. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports…
Move in new ways, release tension, and connect with community! No matter your dancing abilities, Joanne Cuffe will get you moving and grooving with live guided dance activities on alternating Fridays at 12pm PT. Follow along and feel free to add your own flare; there are no wrong moves here! Joanne Cuffe has been facilitating…
Join us on May 30th from 12-1PM PDT to learn all about career access and opportunities for success with Open Door Group! This presentation will cover Open Door Group's programs and further opportunities for coaching and increasing employable skills and knowledge. Camila is a Latin immigrant with a business administration and marketing background. Her passion…
Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday at 12PM PT. This accessible Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. Bobbie is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson on Thursdays at 12PM PT! Megan’s goal is to be able to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness, making exercise inclusive for everyone no matter what their limitations may be. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports…
We’re always looking for more people and organizations to host interesting and engaging live disability focused webinars. If you have an idea for a workshop or presentation, we would love to hear from you.
Please email: info@connectra.org.
