ConnecTra
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ConnecTra is a not-for-profit organization that provides socialization, community-based and employment-related services for people with physical disabilities in Vancouver, Canada.
in 2000 to act as a “connecting agency” to bring together people with disabilities with organizations and agencies running activities and programs. It promotes leisure options, employment-related training, employment/volunteering opportunities and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Overall, ConnecTra aims to enable Metro Vancouver people with disabilities to be “as socially active and involved as possible, setting the stage for many to consider training, education and work.”
It runs workshops and presentations, along with outreach and an information centre.
comprises six affiliated societies:
History
ConnecTra was formed by quadriplegic Sam SullivanSam Sullivan
Sam Sullivan, CM served as the 38th mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and has been invested as a Member of the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian award...
in 2000 to act as a “connecting agency” to bring together people with disabilities with organizations and agencies running activities and programs. It promotes leisure options, employment-related training, employment/volunteering opportunities and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Overall, ConnecTra aims to enable Metro Vancouver people with disabilities to be “as socially active and involved as possible, setting the stage for many to consider training, education and work.”
It runs workshops and presentations, along with outreach and an information centre.
Affiliated societies
The Sam Sullivan Disability FoundationSam Sullivan Disability Foundation
The Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation, which is based in Vancouver, Canada, administers six affiliated societies that provide services for people with physical disabilities.- History :...
comprises six affiliated societies:
- British Columbia Mobility Opportunities SocietyBritish Columbia Mobility Opportunities SocietyBritish Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society is a not-for-profit organization that enables people with disabilities in Vancouver, Canada, to explore the outdoors. Activities include hiking and gliding.-Activities:...
- ConnecTra
- Disabled Independent Gardeners Association
- Disabled Sailing Association of British ColumbiaDisabled Sailing Association of British ColumbiaThe Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that enables people with disabilities to take part in a sport it promotes as “accessible and inclusive.” It is located in Vancouver, BC, and has affiliated branches in Victoria, Chemainus and...
- Tetra Society of North AmericaTetra Society of North AmericaTetra Society of North America is a not-for-profit organization that provides volunteer engineers across Canada and the US to design and construct custom assistive devices for people with disabilities.-History:...
- Vancouver Adapted Music SocietyVancouver Adapted Music SocietyVancouver Adapted Music Society is a not-for-profit organization that encourages, supports and promotes musicians with physical disabilities in Vancouver, Canada.-Programs:...