
VIRN
VIRN
Duration: minutes and secondsLearn more about Vision Impaired Resource Network, a small but mighty organization offering peer support, public education, active living and training to the blind and partially sighted community in Manitoba.
Highlighting the people, places, organizations or things that have made life more enjoyable for Canadians living with a disability.
Highlighting the people, places, organizations or things that have made life more enjoyable for Canadians living with a disability.
VIRN
Learn more about Vision Impaired Resource Network, a small but mighty organization offering peer support, public education, active living and training to the blind and partially sighted community in Manitoba.
Opportunity Lives Here
Since 1971, Cosmo Industries has been a unique place, providing vocational work, non-vocational activities and support options for adults of all abilities.
S.M.I.L.E.
We learn more about Acadia University's S.M.I.L.E. course, an eight-week program where participants receive a physical activity plan catered to their individual needs.
VocalEye
In this episode of Our Community, we experience theatre through VocalEye, a non-profit organization that is the first live description arts service for the blind in Canada.
Just Kids
Students are given the opportunity to integrate into a school catering to the needs of children of different abilities.
Circus Arts
We meet Erin Ball, who runs Kingston Circus Arts, and some of her recruits. This truly accessible circus school embraces the social model of disability.
Rolling With The Punches
Meet the pioneers behind the sport you've never heard of: adaptive boxing.
Night To Shine
In "Night to Shine," we follow Connor, who is on the autism spectrum, and Sophie, who has Down syndrome, as they prepare for and attend a gala designed for Canadians of all abilities.
Momo Movement
Calgary dance company Momo Movement designs theatre and performance opportunities for people of all abilities. Watch as they rehearse for an upcoming performance that expands the arts aesthetic in Calgary.
Joy of Expression
Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions, intuitions and desires. "Joy of Expression" explores Cool Arts Society, where Canadians of all abilities create and communicate.
Normalizing Neurodiversity
We visit the Mayday Club Youth Choir, a Mission, B.C., group that is challenging the way the world looks at neurodiversity.
Surf's Up
Meet Sam and his siblings as they attend Surf's Up for Autism, a two-day camp filled with surfing, beach games and family fun in an enriching and inclusive environment.
Different is Beautiful
Pip has Down Syndrome. When Pip was born Tara was shocked, but realized what a gift she was to her and her family, so she started the Happy Soul Project to celebrate the fact that different is beautiful.
Adulting: Life after High School
What do students with developmental difficulties do when they are no longer part of the educational system? Visit Beyond 21, an organization offering those over 21 a place to thrive and grow socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually.
Blind Hockey
Dustin Butterfield is on a quest to introduce a new sport to rural Alberta. And, thanks to him, blind hockey is finding its way to Red Deer.