The Vancouver Abilities Expo is back in 2024!
ConnecTra Society's flagship event, the Abilities Expo, brings together exhibitors, vendors, resources, guest speakers, and more to enrich the well-being and connectedness of the disability community.
ConnecTra Society's FREE annual flagship event is back for its 13th year. The theme is "Curiosity. Creativity. Community."
Date: May 22, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
Connect and satisfy your curiosities alongside our community in person on this day for disability-focused exhibitors, vendors, speakers, and so much more! Whether you’re looking for adaptive activities to join this summer, arts-related programming for a creative outlet, resources to help with all aspects of living life to the fullest with a disability, or inclusive travel opportunities – there’s something for everyone.
Features:
- 50+ Exhibitors and vendors from in and around the Lower Mainland
- Disability resources & adaptive activities
- Presentations by:
- Stephanie Cadieux: Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer
- Marco Pasqua -“Building Authentic Connections through Curiosity, Creativity, and Community: The CUBE Principle"
- Dr. Jewelles Smith - “Creative Leadership: Let your strengths and values lead your story”
- Science World
- Hands-on Activities, including Adaptive Yoga with Bobbie-Seale Cobiskey and a presentation by BC Wheelchair Basketball
- FREE catered lunch from Casalinga Food
*We will not be live-streaming presentations this year, but after the event, we will upload the videos of the presentations to the Disability Foundation YouTube channel for those located outside of the Lower Mainland or otherwise unable to attend.
Learn more about this year's Abilities Expo and check out the line-up of vendors on the ConnecTra website!
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Interested in purchasing a booth? Want to become a sponsor? Please download and fill out our application forms. *Please note that all non-profit booths have been reserved.
Digital Application | Printable Application
If you have any questions, please send our event organizers an email at info@connectra.org.
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About the ConnecTra Society: Formed in 1999 by Vancouver tetraplegic Sam Sullivan, the ConnecTra Society is a connecting agency linking people with physical disabilities to activities and programs that will, over time, allow them to grow, gain confidence and become increasingly more active and involved in community life. We aim to get all people with significant disabilities living in British Columbia as socially active and engaged as possible through our workshops and other resources. Learn more are www.connectra.org.
