ConnecTra

ConnecTra Community-based services for people with disabilities. www.connectra.org

ConnecTra aims to get all people with significant disabilities living in the Lower Mainland as socially active and involved as possible, setting the stage for many to consider training, education and work.

⭐ Throwback to June when Janice Laurence brought people in at the 2025 Abilities Expo for a contemporary improv dance se...
09/12/2025

⭐ Throwback to June when Janice Laurence brought people in at the 2025 Abilities Expo for a contemporary improv dance session, showing that dance is for every body.

Janice reinforces this message by hosting an online dance session every Friday on ConnecTogether. If you're looking to get some movement into your week, come join us in the session and get your groove on!

🔗 Register for the program: https://bit.ly/3VUvrvA

09/11/2025

🎵 At the 2025 Abilities Expo, Simon Paradis and Kara Stanley gave an engaging presentation about living with chronic pain, combined with musical performance. Simon is a longtime musician and has worked with the Vancouver Adapted Music Society many times.

In this interview from Accessible Media Inc., Simon and Kara sit down with The Pulse Host Grant Hardy to talk more about chronic pain, including how music has played a role in Simon's journey after his injury.

🔗 Check out Simon and Kara's full presentation: https://youtu.be/OxxN1k-rnGs?si=3ILGiKXafdpr5TqL

🔗 Tune into the full interview on The Pulse: https://youtu.be/irHVncNREBw?si=rqlEZUKQWc-2IkyL

A huge thank you to AMI for visiting the Abilities Expo and providing these interview clips!

Join us for four workshops and discussions about neurodiversity, kindness, gender and sexuality, and imposter syndrome.P...
09/05/2025

Join us for four workshops and discussions about neurodiversity, kindness, gender and sexuality, and imposter syndrome.

Presentations are being held by Heather McCain, founder and Executive Director of Live Educate Transform Society (LET’S).

Heather’s own experiences as an asexual, disabled, neurodivergent, q***r, trans person led them to become a well-known and respected advocate, educator, and speaker. Heather works to create equity, celebrate diversity, and educate about and implement accessibility.

LET’S is a proudly disabled- and neurodivergent-led organization, with most of our team also identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+. Our lived experience informs everything we do, helping us create meaningful, community-driven change.

Presentation Topic for Each Date:
September 9 – ADHD Tips
September 16 – Crip Kindness
September 23 – Gender and Sexuality
September 30 – Imposter Syndrome

Click the link to register: https://ow.ly/Tx3r50WKCiE

(Photo in second slide by K. Ho)

Dance is for every BODY. Join All Bodies Dance Project on Fridays from 12-1 pm PT.  Connect with the joy of movement, se...
09/05/2025

Dance is for every BODY. Join All Bodies Dance Project on Fridays from 12-1 pm PT.

Connect with the joy of movement, self-discovery, and imagination, all from the comfort of your home. Explore and improvise through action prompts, phrases, shapes, and activities that celebrate the diversity of inclusive community dance. No experience is required; everyone is welcome. Move as much or as little as you would like.

Please check class dates to see which Fridays will be dance days. A reminder email will be sent before class begins. Participants are encouraged to have their video cameras on as much as possible. Using Gallery View helps you see everyone.

Please note that this live event will NOT be recorded or streamed to Facebook. Closed captioning will be available on Zoom.

The class will be closed 10 minutes after the start to prevent class disruption. Please be on time.

Register for the class by clicking the link in our bio.

Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Julie Meier on Thursdays from 12-1 pm PT! Julie hope...
09/04/2025

Add some movement to your routine with weekly Adaptive Fitness with Julie Meier on Thursdays from 12-1 pm PT! Julie hopes to pass her knowledge and passion on to others so they can live a happy and healthy life!

Please note that this live Zoom event will be recorded and streamed to Facebook and YouTube and will remain available for our community to enjoy after the session ends. Closed captioning for this event will be available on these platforms.

The class will be closed 10 minutes after the start to prevent class disruption. Please be on time, or you can watch the recording on Facebook or YouTube afterwards.

Click the link to register for this program: https://bit.ly/3Di8Y3v

Ocean Rehab & Fitness

Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a one-hour Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday from 12-1 pm PT. This accessible...
09/03/2025

Join Bobbie Seale-Cobiskey for a one-hour Accessible Chair Yoga session every Wednesday from 12-1 pm 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.

Please note that this live event will be recorded and streamed to Facebook and YouTube and will remain available for our community to enjoy after the session ends. Closed captioning for this event will be available on these platforms.

The class will be closed 10 minutes after the start to prevent class disruption. Please be on time, or you can watch the recording on Facebook or YouTube afterwards.

Click the link to register for this program: https://bit.ly/3sYZw21

Join us for Create-Ability Art Hive every Monday to participate in a meaningful art therapy session!In this program, you...
09/02/2025

Join us for Create-Ability Art Hive every Monday to participate in a meaningful art therapy session!

In this program, you will have the opportunity to discuss, create and explore themes through art making. This art therapy group is a safe place to help you explore thoughts and feelings around different topics and connect with others using different art materials.

Register for the program: http://bit.ly/44GVZs3

🎉 Get ready for September's   programming!  This month, we are welcoming a new weekly art therapy program with Adler Uni...
08/29/2025

🎉 Get ready for September's programming!

This month, we are welcoming a new weekly art therapy program with Adler University Masters of Counselling: Art Therapy Students. Also, join us for weekly workshops from Live Educate Transform Society about different social and community topics.

Join us live on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube for this great line-up of virtual events.

Registration links are below:

MON – Create-Ability Art Hive with Bronwyn & Amy: https://ow.ly/7BUn50WKAiT
TUE – LET'S Workshops – https://ow.ly/SWJF50WKAiP
WED – Adaptive Chair Yoga with Bobbie Scale-Cobiskey: https://ow.ly/TcHm50WKAiL
THU – Adaptive Fitness with Ocean Rehab & Fitness: https://ow.ly/aUsY50WKAiK
FRI – Contemporary Improv with All Bodies Dance Project (ZOOM ONLY): https://ow.ly/1lPn50WKAiX

🧘 At the 2025 Abilities Expo in June, Bobbie Seale-Cobisky held a live adaptive yoga session. Attendees at the expo join...
08/25/2025

🧘 At the 2025 Abilities Expo in June, Bobbie Seale-Cobisky held a live adaptive yoga session. Attendees at the expo joined in on some mindfulness and movement.

Good news! This yoga session is not exclusive to the Expo? Every Wednesday, Bobbie hosts an online adaptive yoga class on ConnecTogether.

🔗 Register for the program to bring some wellness into your week: https://bit.ly/3sYZw21

Join us on August 25th from 12 to 1 pm to learn about Muscular Dystrophy Canada's work in supporting people affected by ...
08/22/2025

Join us on August 25th from 12 to 1 pm to learn about Muscular Dystrophy Canada's work in supporting people affected by neuromuscular disorders!

This presentation will cover what a neuromuscular disorder is, what conditions Muscular Dystrophy Canada covers, how to become a registered client, and what programs and services are available to registered clients.

🔗 Register here: http://bit.ly/4lJOqGY

🎨 We are excited to introduce our newest ConnecTogether weekly program, Create—Ability Art Hive! Starting in September, ...
08/18/2025

🎨 We are excited to introduce our newest ConnecTogether weekly program, Create—Ability Art Hive!

Starting in September, Adler University students Bronwyn Taylor and Amy Lu will be leading us every Monday with an introduction to art therapy topics and exercises.

Be sure to join us from 12 to 1 pm PST on September 8th for the first class!

🔗 Register in advance: http://bit.ly/44GVZs3

Are you a woman or non-binary individual living in BC with a dream to start your own business? Join us on August 18th fr...
08/15/2025

Are you a woman or non-binary individual living in BC with a dream to start your own business? Join us on August 18th from 12 to 1 pm for an introduction to Entrepreneurs on the Rise!

This program offers a government-funded online training program designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities.

🔗 Register here: http://bit.ly/4nZxtK1

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