ConnecTra SocietyThere are many opportunities to engage with others in the community. Check out what’s coming up:
Have you always wondered about how people with disabilities can uniquely enjoy sports? Join us on April 26th to learn about SportAbility BC – a disability sport organization offering sport opportunities for British Columbians with physical disabilities. In this presentation, you will learn about the sports of Para Ice Hockey, Boccia, and Power Soccer, how…
Join your community and Penny Allport for her introspective Zoom series that will guide you through the "8 Gates of Wisdom". This multi-part ConnecTogether series will begin in January and continue weekly on Tuesdays! Penny Allport is a Creative Explorer with a passion for all that is possible in the living inquiry of what it…
Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey will be live every Wednesday at 12:00PM PDT from the comfort of her home for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session. This Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. As a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT), Residential Care…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson! This workout is perfect for anyone who is living with a physical disability and is wanting to improve their fitness or start a fitness routine from home. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports Medicine and the head…
Are you interested in applying for government programs that can help you through this pandemic and life in general? This seminar will provide an introduction to WorkBC, including available services, eligibility requirements and for those interested in applying for these services, a comprehensive walkthrough on how to sign up for case management. The host will…
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Join your community and Penny Allport for her introspective Zoom series that will guide you through the "8 Gates of Wisdom". This multi-part ConnecTogether series will begin in January and continue weekly on Tuesdays! Penny Allport is a Creative Explorer with a passion for all that is possible in the living inquiry of what it…
Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey will be live every Wednesday at 12:00PM PDT from the comfort of her home for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session. This Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. As a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT), Residential Care…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson! This workout is perfect for anyone who is living with a physical disability and is wanting to improve their fitness or start a fitness routine from home. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports Medicine and the head…
Join Tetra's coordinators from across the country (Eric, Nichole, Sylvia, and Andrew), as they announce the winners of this year's TetraNation contest and celebrate Tetra's amazing volunteer team! The coordinators will announce awards in three categories: Most votes, best child's project and the most innovative solution. This event will be streamed to the Tetra Society Facebook page…
If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably already been experiencing the many therapeutic benefits associated with gardening. Horticultural Therapy is a formal practice that uses plants, horticultural activities, the garden and nature’s landscape to promote well-being for its participants. During his GrowABLE presentation, Cliff Thorbes, HTR, will explain how he applies Horticultural Therapy to promote the…
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) provides wheelchair basketball programs across BC and is focused on delivering programs that strengthen the sport from the grassroots level to high performance athletes. Founded in 1983, they have grown to now include Let’s Play which has a focus on physical literacy in children 0-14. Nadine Barbisan, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist…
Join your community and Penny Allport for her introspective Zoom series that will guide you through the "8 Gates of Wisdom". This multi-part ConnecTogether series will begin in January and continue weekly on Tuesdays! Penny Allport is a Creative Explorer with a passion for all that is possible in the living inquiry of what it…
Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey will be live every Wednesday at 12:00PM PDT from the comfort of her home for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session. This Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. As a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT), Residential Care…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson! This workout is perfect for anyone who is living with a physical disability and is wanting to improve their fitness or start a fitness routine from home. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports Medicine and the head…
The GrowABLE presentation will focus on Earthwise Societies' role in cultivating sustainable communities and the work we do in our garden and farm and community settings. Earthwise Society is a not-for-profit charitable organization that focuses on environmental education, food security, sustainable farming and planting for wildlife. We will touch on some simple practices to keep in mind to ensure…
Join BCMOS Summer Program Coordinator, Simon Sheenan online to learn about all the exciting adaptable outdoor activities that await you. What better way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and meet new friends this summer!
Join your community and Penny Allport for her introspective Zoom series that will guide you through the "8 Gates of Wisdom". This multi-part ConnecTogether series will begin in January and continue weekly on Tuesdays! Penny Allport is a Creative Explorer with a passion for all that is possible in the living inquiry of what it…
Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey will be live every Wednesday at 12:00PM PDT from the comfort of her home for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session. This Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. As a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT), Residential Care…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson! This workout is perfect for anyone who is living with a physical disability and is wanting to improve their fitness or start a fitness routine from home. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports Medicine and the head…
Do you feel as though the built environment around you takes your disability into consideration? Built Environment includes human-made structures, features, and facilities viewed collectively as an environment in which people live and work. Here at the Disability Foundation, we want to learn more about how the built environment in your home, neighbourhood, and community…
Join your community and Penny Allport for her introspective Zoom series that will guide you through the "8 Gates of Wisdom". This multi-part ConnecTogether series will begin in January and continue weekly on Tuesdays! Penny Allport is a Creative Explorer with a passion for all that is possible in the living inquiry of what it…
Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey will be live every Wednesday at 12:00PM PDT from the comfort of her home for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session. This Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. As a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT), Residential Care…
Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Megan Williamson! This workout is perfect for anyone who is living with a physical disability and is wanting to improve their fitness or start a fitness routine from home. Megan is a certified personal trainer through the Academy of Sports Medicine and the head…
Introducing the New View Society, a non-profit located in the Tri-cities that creates an environment for growth and recovery for people challenged with mental illness. In this ConnecTogether presentation, join the society’s Clubhouse Coordinator, Otilia Kozelj, as she walks us through the history and services offered by the society.
Do you live with a disability and are located in or around Osoyoos, British Columbia? Attend our virtual roadshow and start exploring the many possibilities available to you! The ConnecTra Society is hosting our first ever Virtual Roadshow; a series of FREE 5 day online events “travelling” to different regions across BC, highlighting not only our own…
Join our friends at Technology for Living (TIL) to learn about all the smart home technologies that can make your life more independent. These environmental control systems assist people with physical disabilities to control devices in their homes and on the go. In this interactive ConnecTogether presentation, we’ll virtually tour Ean's smart-equipped home and ask questions. Ean…
Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey will be live every Wednesday at 12:00PM PDT from the comfort of her home for a 1hr Accessible Chair Yoga session. This Chair Yoga class will weave together practical breathing techniques with sensitively taught yoga postures and movements to meet the needs of all participants. As a Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT), Residential Care…