Connect Society

06/01/2026

There are still some spots left for "Art Without Boundaries" facilitated by Rose Kamma Morrison! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in an art class led by a DeafBlind artist. No experience is required to register.

To register email [email protected]!

05/29/2026

Tomorrow!!!!!!

05/28/2026

👶🤟 Baby & You — Special Guest Session

Join us next Tuesday for an engaging session on American Sign Language (ASL) and speech & language development for infants and toddlers 🌿

An Early Intervention/Family Support Consultant and a Speech Language Pathologist from Connect Society will be onsite to share information, tips, and strategies to support communication and early development.

✨ Learn about:
✔ Early communication skills
✔ ASL signs for infants and toddlers
✔ Speech and language development
✔ Supporting connection through communication

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Cabrini Centre (16811 88 Ave NW)

💛 Free drop-in program!

Best suited for: pregnant and newly parenting caregivers of infants who are not yet mobile

Note: A Public Health Nurse from the West Jasper Place Health Centre will also be available throughout the session to provide support, information, and resources related to infant care and postpartum wellbeing.

05/26/2026

4 more days away!!! Join us at the Super Abilities Fun Run happening THIS Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Rundle Park!

There will be a:
🏃‍♀️🏁 5️⃣K Run/Walk/Roll
🏃‍♂️🏁 1️⃣K Run/Walk/Roll
🚒 A firetruck appearance
🚓 A police car to check out
🎈 A balloon artist creating fun designs
🎨 Face painting for extra flair
🥐 A continental breakfast to fuel your run
🦸‍♂️👑 Special guests — superheroes and princesses!

Register now!! https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111651/super-abilities-fun-run-2026

05/26/2026

Connect Society's DeafBlind Expo will have "DeafBlind Immersive Experiences" Facilitated by DeafBlind Services on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 4:00pm! Check out the flyer for more details:

Image description of the flyer:
Black background. “DeafBlind Immersive Experiences” Facilitated by DeafBlind Services. Saturday, June 6, 2026. 4:00pm. Hands-On Activity. Tactile Experience. Meaningful Connection.
The “DeafBlind Immersive Experiences” is a powerful, hands-on event to build understanding and respect for DeafBlind lives. Participants learn tactile communication fundamentals, like hand-over-hand techniques, and explore objects solely through touch. Guided by Co-Navigators, attendees gain practical skills and deeper empathy and experience how consistent touch enables meaningful connection.
An image of four people with a range of vision capabilities and navigation techniques, such as using a white cane or a guide dog.
DeafBlind Expo. Connect Society logo on the bottom right corner.

05/22/2026

A friendly reminder that the deadline to register for the "Art Without Boundaries" class is on Friday, May 29, 2026. The registration fee includes a pizza dinner and artwork!

Image description:
Black background. “Art Without Boundaries” Facilitated by Rose Kamma Morrison. Saturday, June 6, 2026. 5:30pm.
On the right, a close-up photo of a woman (Rose) smiling at the camera, with her hand resting on her cheek, dark brown shoulder-length hair, sunglasses resting on top of her head, wearing a black turtleneck sweater layered with a blue jean shirt.
Rose is a Canadian artist and advocate living with Usher syndrome. She embraces the motto, “My horizon is broader than my tunnel vision”. Art, which she studied in her youth, became central to her life after she was forced to retire due to her vision loss at age 40.
As her vision declined, Rose adapted by successfully experimenting with creating art while blindfolded, a process that relies on her mind’s eye and muscle memory, which greatly boosted her confidence. She specializes in abstract alcohol ink art, an unpredictable medium that allows her to avoid the fine detail required for realism. She uses simple, everyday items like plastic straws, Q-tips, and canning jar rings to manipulate the ink’s unique textures, drawing inspiration from dreams, nature, and the emotional impact of her vision loss.
Rose channeled this adaptive journey into developing and teaching “Art Without Boundaries,” an accessible class that fosters community and combats the stigma of disability. Beyond her artistic pursuits, she advocates for deafblindness education and self-advocacy. As an advocate for low vision/blind runners, she made history as the first Canadian woman to compete in the blind category of the 2009 Boston Marathon. Rose remains committed to creativity, adventure, and challenging herself.
DeafBlind Expo. Connect Society logo on the bottom right corner.

Image description:
Black background. DeafBlind Expo. “Art Without Boundaries” with Rose Kamma Morrison. A close-up photo of a woman (Rose) smiling at the camera, with her hand resting on her cheek, dark brown shoulder-length hair, sunglasses resting on top of her head, wearing a black turtleneck sweater layered with a blue jean shirt. Accessible and tactile art class with pizza dinner! Rose Kamma Morrison is a Canadian DeafBlind artist who creates abstract alcohol ink art using her mind’s eye and simple tools. Saturday, June 6, 2026. 5:30pm-8:30pm. Northgate Lions Recreation Centre, 7524-139 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5C 3H7. $20 Registration Fee. DeafBlind: FREE ($10 deposit to reserve your spot). Supplies will be provided & take your art home after class! *Interpretation services will be provided* Limited Spaces! Deadline for registration: Friday, May 29th. Contact [email protected]. Connect Society logo on the bottom right corner.

05/21/2026

Storytelling: "Ezra and his Magnificent Cane Narrated by Angela Gallace will be taking place at the DeafBlind Expo on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3:00pm! Check out the flyer for more details.

Image Description: Black background. Storytelling: “Ezra and his Magnificent Cane” Narrated by Angela Gallace. Saturday, June 6, 2026. 3:00pm. On the right, an image of a woman with long brown hair, glasses, smiling, wearing a black jacket, with trees and fallen orange-brown leaves along the trail in the background.
Born and raised in Edmonton. Angela is DeafBlind who loves to serve. She successfully completed her academic upgrading, finishing the prerequisites needed to open doors to new career opportunities from NorQuest College. Her past experiences included working with children as an Educational Assistant at Connect Society and being a part-time stocker at Michaels. Upon training and certification, she hopes to land a role as a Braille transcriber. In her spare time, she enjoys reading Braille, doing workouts, baking, crocheting, and making cards.
In the storytelling, “Ezra and his Magnificent Cane” is an empowering children’s book about a young boy named Ezra who enjoys a day at the fair, teaching his peers about blindness and navigating the world with his “Magnificent” white cane. The book is part of the Usher Syndrome Series, designed to educate, celebrate disability representation, and provide different ways to experience the world. The book was written by Dr. Jasmine Simmons, who is a DeafBlind author.
DeafBlind Expo. Connect Society logo on the bottom right corner.

05/21/2026

One day. Two amazing events! On May 30, 2026 is the Super Abilities Fun Run at Rundle park, come do the run and have tons of fun! After the run is EAD's 75th Anniversary Celebration at Ford Edmonton Park come and celebrate! Join us and make it a day to remember! Click the links in the caption for more details

Super Abilities Fun Run: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111651/super-abilities-fun-run-2026

EAD's 75th Anniversary Day Time Only Tickets: https://form.jotform.com/253275485585268

Image Description:
A promotional poster for two events happening on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The top headline reads: “ONE DAY. TWO AMAZING EVENTS.” followed by “START WITH CONNECT SOCIETY. FINISH THE DAY WITH EAD!”
Left side: the Connect Society logo above a colorful “Super Abilities Fun Run 2026 [blue, green, dark purple, white]” graphic with the slogan “Run, Walk, Roll, or Cheer!” Below is an image of diverse participants outdoors, including runners and a wheelchair user all wearing a super hero mask. Event details include:
• EVENT STARTS 9:00AM- ENDS 12:00PM [white text in a teal circle]
• RUNDLE PARK, 113 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB [white text in a blue rectangle]
• REGISTRATION FEES [white text, teal box]
• 5K Walk/Run/Roll: $20 [blue]
• 1K Family-Friendly Walk/Run/Roll Child Registration: Free [blue]
• 1K Family-Friendly Walk/Run/Roll Adult Registration: $20 [blue]
A QR code appears beside the registration section. 'SCAN TO REGISTER FOR CONNECT SOCIETY'S EVENT! [purple]
Centre: column visually guides attendees from the fun run to the second event with icons and text:
• “Finish Your Run” [blue]
• “Head Over (15 Min Drive)” with a car icon [blue]
• “Enjoy a Day of Sight-Seeing and Rides!” with a Ferris wheel icon [blue]
Right side: promotes the Edmonton Association of the Deaf 75th Anniversary Day Event. EAD logo and a purple “75th Anniversary Day Event” badge [white text, purple box]. Text reads:
“Celebrate Deaf Community, History, and Connection!” [dark purple]
“Spend the day exploring Fort Edmonton Park and Midway Rides!” [blue]
An illustration shows people walking through a historic Fort Edmonton Park street scene. Event details include:
• EVENT HOURS 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM [white text in purple circle]
• FORT EDMONTON PARK [white text, purple box]
• Admission:
• Free for EAD members and banquet ticket holders [blue]
• Non-members: Adult $10, Youth/Senior $5 [blue]
• Registration required. No day-of admission. [blue]
A second QR code is included for registration. [dark purple]
Bottom: are website references for Connect Society and Edmonton Association of the Deaf registration information.

Video description: A person wearing a dark blue shirt using American Sign Language. Background blue. Top left corner EAD logo. Top right corner Super Abilities logo.

05/20/2026

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to sign up as a vendor/exhibitor for the DeafBlind Expo is this Friday, May 22nd! Email [email protected] to sign up!

Exhibitors & Vendors wanted for DeafBlind Expo! Check out the flyer for more details.

Image description of the flyer:
Black background. Exhibitors & Vendors Wanted for DeafBlind Expo! Celebrating National DeafBlind Awareness Month. *DeafBlind, Deaf, DeafDisabled, & Hard of Hearing Artists & Entrepreneurs. *Organizations & Service Agencies providing services to DeafBlind. ***FREE TO SIGN UP*** Saturday, June 6, 2026. 12:00pm-6:00pm. Northgate Lions Recreation Centre, 7524-139 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5C 3H7. Contact: [email protected] to sign up. Deadline to sign up: May 22, 2026. Connect Society logo on the bottom right corner.

05/20/2026

Connect Society is hosting a virtual Parent & Caregiver Meet-Up on May 28, 2026 from 7:30pm-8:30pm! Parents will share their experiences about parenting a Deaf or hard of hearing child(ren) & answer questions.

For more information contact: [email protected]

Image description: Background color [navy blue].

Top: 'PARENT & CAREGIVER MEET-UP' [light green] 'MAY 28, 2026 7:30-8:30PM ON ZOOM' [light green, in a green oval]

Middle: Picture of 5 people sitting on stools having a conversation. 'PARENT PANEL - FILL OUT FORM' [white] QR code.

Bottom: 'Topic: Parent Panel: Parents will share their experiences about parenting a Deaf or hard of hearing child(ren) & answer questions' [white] 'FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected] [green]. Connect Society logo.
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