Connect Society

Connect Society's DeafBlind Services program is hosting a Community Open Forum on Wednesday, August 26th from 1pm to 7pm at Connect Society. The event is free and open to the public.

Image description: Black background with a grey, yellow, and white stripe running through on the sides. Community Open Forum: DeafBlind Services.
*What's the difference between Support Service Provider (SSP), Co-Navigator (CN), & DeafBlind Interpreting?
*Why is Protactile Language important?
*What can the program offer? Interested in customized training?
*Any other topics?
Wednesday, August 26, 2026. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. Connect Society, South Entrance, 6240-113 Street, Edmonton T6H 3L2. Drop-in & Interactive conversation. Light refreshments. Try our braille cookies! For more information, contact [email protected]. Connect Society logo on the bottom right corner.

10 more days to purchase your tickets! Purchase a ticket for a chance to win a great prize!

🏆 Grand Prize Includes:
2 tickets to see the Seattle Seahawks (2026 Super Bowl Champions! 😉) take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium
✈️ Round-trip flights for two to San Francisco
🏨 3-night hotel stay
🎟️ Get your tickets today!
$25 = 1 raffle ticket
$100 = 5 raffle tickets (best value!)

Draw date is happening on August 15, 2026!

Click the link to purchase tickets NOW: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/connectsocietydavidredhead

🏈 The David Redhead Memorial Raffle is Here! 🎉

Don't miss your chance to win the ultimate football getaway!

🏆 Grand Prize Includes:

2 tickets to see the Seattle Seahawks (2026 Super Bowl Champions! 😉) take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium
✈️ Round-trip flights for two to San Francisco
🏨 3-night hotel stay

🎟️ Get your tickets today!

$25 = 1 raffle ticket
$100 = 5 raffle tickets (best value!)

Draw date is happening on August 15, 2026!

Click the link to purchase tickets NOW: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/connectsocietydavidredhead

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Image description: Background a close up photo of a football field. Top: 'DAVID REDHEAD MEMORIAL RAFFLE RAFFLE PRIZE: [white]' 'Super Bowl Champions Seahawks [green] vs. 49ers at Levi Stadium [white] 2 flights to November 29, 2026 game Flights to San Francisco 3 Night Hotel Stay [white]'
Middle: '$25 for 1 Entry $100 for 5 Entries [white]' DRAW DATE: AUGUST 15, 2026 [green]. Connect Society logo and Birdies for Kids logo. 'We are a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. All proceeds will be matched up to 50%! [white]' Seahawks logo and 49ers logo. 'Scan the QR code to purchase tickets: [navy blue]' QR code.

Buy tickets now!!! https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/connectsocietydavidredhead/

🏈 The David Redhead Memorial Raffle is Here! 🎉

Don't miss your chance to win the ultimate football getaway!

🏆 Grand Prize Includes:

2 tickets to see the Seattle Seahawks (2026 Super Bowl Champions! 😉) take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium
✈️ Round-trip flights for two to San Francisco
🏨 3-night hotel stay

🎟️ Get your tickets today!

$25 = 1 raffle ticket
$100 = 5 raffle tickets (best value!)

Draw date is happening on August 15, 2026!

Click the link to purchase tickets NOW: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/connectsocietydavidredhead

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Image description: Background a close up photo of a football field. Top: 'DAVID REDHEAD MEMORIAL RAFFLE RAFFLE PRIZE: [white]' 'Super Bowl Champions Seahawks [green] vs. 49ers at Levi Stadium [white] 2 flights to November 29, 2026 game Flights to San Francisco 3 Night Hotel Stay [white]'
Middle: '$25 for 1 Entry $100 for 5 Entries [white]' DRAW DATE: AUGUST 15, 2026 [green]. Connect Society logo and Birdies for Kids logo. 'We are a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. All proceeds will be matched up to 50%! [white]' Seahawks logo and 49ers logo. 'Scan the QR code to purchase tickets: [navy blue]' QR code.

🏈 The David Redhead Memorial Raffle is Here! 🎉

Don't miss your chance to win the ultimate football getaway!

🏆 Grand Prize Includes:

2 tickets to see the Seattle Seahawks (2026 Super Bowl Champions! 😉) take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium
✈️ Round-trip flights for two to San Francisco
🏨 3-night hotel stay

🎟️ Get your tickets today!

$25 = 1 raffle ticket
$100 = 5 raffle tickets (best value!)

Draw date is happening on August 15, 2026!

Click the link to purchase tickets NOW: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/connectsocietydavidredhead

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Image description: Background a close up photo of a football field. Top: 'DAVID REDHEAD MEMORIAL RAFFLE RAFFLE PRIZE: [white]' 'Super Bowl Champions Seahawks [green] vs. 49ers at Levi Stadium [white] 2 flights to November 29, 2026 game Flights to San Francisco 3 Night Hotel Stay [white]'
Middle: '$25 for 1 Entry $100 for 5 Entries [white]' DRAW DATE: AUGUST 15, 2026 [green]. Connect Society logo and Birdies for Kids logo. 'We are a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. All proceeds will be matched up to 50%! [white]' Seahawks logo and 49ers logo. 'Scan the QR code to purchase tickets: [navy blue]' QR code.

Connect Society's Annual General Meeting is taking place on Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 3pm-5pm.

For any additional access needs please contact [email protected].

Image description: Background color white with navy blue and green curved stripes on the left hand side. Top right corner: picture of a woman and a boy with a hearing aid touching foreheads. Middle: Connect Society Logo 'ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING [green] 2023-2024 [blue] Thursday, June 25, 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm Connect Society 6240 - 113 Street Bottom right corner: Green square 'ASL/English Interpretation Provided *For any additional access needs please contact [email protected]' [blue]
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Connect Society sill be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 after 12pm.

Image Description: Background color navy blue. Connect Society Logo. 'WILL BE CLOSED TODAY, FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 AFTER 12PM' [white text]

A friendly reminder that the DeafBlind Expo will take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, 2026!

There will be Deaf & DeafBlind vendors if you are interested in supporting local artists and there will also be resources about working with DeafBlind children available!

We are excited to have you join us!!

The DeafBlind Expo, happening this Saturday, June 6, 2026, will feature books by John Lee Clark, last year’s DeafBlind keynote presenter. Books are $10 each. Limited copies available—first come, first served!

About The Author John Lee Clark image description:
Black background. “About The Author John Lee Clark John Lee Clark was the keynote presenter at the DeafBlind Expo in 2025. He is a DeafBlind poet, essayist, historian, translator, and Protactile expert. His latest book, Touch the Future, is the first book to be published about the Protactile movement. His essays have won the National Magazine Award and the Krause Essay Prize. His collection of poems, How to Communicate, won the Minnesota Book Award and was finalist for the National Book Award. He is currently based in Montreal, where he is the Miriam Aaron Roland Graduate Fellow at Concordia University.” DeafBlind Expo. Connect Society logo on the bottom right-hand corner.

John Lee Clark Books For Sale Limited Supply! First Come First Serve image description:
Black background. “John Lee Clark Books For Sale Limited Supply! First Come First Serve! $10.00 each (average retail price $24 each) *2 signed copies of each book*
An Image of How To Communication Book Cover. How To Communication won the Minnesota Book Award and was finalist for the national Book Award. An image of Touch The Future book cover. Touch The Future, is the first book to be published about the Protactile movement. DeafBlind Expo. Connect Society logo on the bottom right-hand corner.

June is National DeafBlind Awareness Month. 2026’s theme is “Connected by Touch: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” This theme highlights touch as the foundation of connection and communication in the DeafBlind community.

Image description of Light Up Blue flyer: Navy blue background. Light Up Blue! An image of the ground-level view of Calgary Tower lighting up in blue at night time. On the right, Celebrate National DeafBlind Awareness Month. On the bottom of the Calgary Tower image, Calgary Tower, Sunday, June 14, 2026. At the bottom, an image of the side view of Edmonton High Level Bridge lighting up in blue at night time. Edmonton High Level Bridge, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Connect Society logo on the bottom right corner.

Image description of the Proclamation from the City of Edmonton:
The City of Edmonton logo on the top with golden borders. Proclamation.
Whereas, as many as two per cent of Canadians over the age of 15 live with DeafBlindness, experiencing varying degrees of combined hearing and vision impairment;
And whereas, dual sensory impairment is a distinct experience with unique accessibility needs, and DeafBlind individuals face a variety of gaps in services across Canada;
And whereas, full participation in education, employment and community life depends on appropriate accommodations, accessible design and communities that embrace diverse communication methods;
And whereas, communities, organizations and individuals across the City of Edmonton are encouraged to take this month as an opportunity to deepen their understanding of DeafBlindness and take meaningful steps toward greater inclusion and accessibility;
Therefore I, Mayor Andrew Knack, do hereby proclaim June 2026 “National DeafBlind Awareness Month” in Edmonton, Alberta’s Capital City.
Dated this 1st day of June, 2026.
Signature
Andrew Knack
Mayor, City of Edmonton
Blue triangle at the bottom as a symbol of the Edmonton City Hall building.

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]!