The program coordinators of the affiliated Societies we support have been working hard to pivot our programs to virtual delivery and to reach out and check-in with participants and volunteers. Below you will see a list of the ways the affiliated Societies will be delivering programs – follow us on social media to learn more.
In the meantime, we hope to see you online at one of our various virtual programs. British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society
- Customized one-on-one online personal training with a certified personal trainer from the comfort of your home
- Adapted fishing education with former Paralympian and accessibility advocate, Mike Stiles
ConnecTra
- COVID-19 Resource Hub for people with physical disabilities
- Virtual Abilities Expo Events where we bring you service providers, vendors, presenters and performers online
- Speakers Bureau where professional speakers present on various topics including:
- Breaking down the barriers of isolation: How to support people with physical disabilities in your community during COVID-19
- New Reality: Discovering value of remote and flexible work to engage people with disabilities in the workforce
- Tools and technologies for people with disabilities working from home
Disabled Independent Gardeners Association
- Online gardening hub with instructional workshops, resources for adapted tools, and home and window gardening projects
Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia
- Adapted sailing education on the Martin 16 sailboat, equipment and techniques
- Try an online sailing simulator
Tetra Society of North America
- Utilize netCle, an adapted devise that controls a keyboard and mouse for people with mobility
- Challenges
- Virtual Coordinators are ready to help with designing and building an assistive device – check out TetraBase for a catalogue of DIY devices
Vancouver Adapted Music Society
- VAMS’ new podcast is launching soon so you can get to know and listen to local musicians in your living room!