Connect Society of Edmonton

Connect Society - About Us

Founded in 1963, the Connect Society's purpose has always been to help and support Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families to become full participants in society. Over the years, our commitment to meeting the needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community has inspired a variety of center-based and outreach services that are responsive to a broad range of groups, needs, and abilities.

Our family-focused approach helps Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families to expand their knowledge base, increase self-understanding, and develop the skills required to live productively in the world.

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Our Mission

Connect Society exists to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families to fully participate in society.

Our Outcomes are...

People-Focused

Individuals and families adapt to life changes and participate fully in community life.
Individual growth and development are maximized. People believe in and achieve their own potential.
Effective communication occurs among Deaf and Hard of Hearing or hard of hearing individuals, their families and their communities.
Families are strengthened. They are supportive, encouraging, healthy and caring.
Community-Focused
Connect Society is seen as a premier resource, turned to by the public for information and resources related to deafness.

System-Focused

Mainstream services/systems are able to respond effectively to the needs and situations of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families.
Government policies exist that support Deaf and Hard of Hearing and hard of hearing

Our Guiding Principles

Every individual is unique and valued for their diverse talents, attributes and abilities into all aspects of life.
The ability to communicate is essential to all aspects of living. Individuals must have access to the communication mode that best facilitates and enhances their full participation in community life.
People must be empowered or must have access to the supports they require to participate as fully as possible in all aspects of community life and fulfill their aspirations.
Family (defined as people who are related by blood, marriage or commitment) must have access to supports which assist them (individually and collectively) to fulfill their aspirations as a family.
Through healthy and strong relationships we work together towards attaining mutually defined goals.
Society (defined as our communities in the broadest sense) has a responsibility to ensure that all aspects of community life are accessible.
Connect Society is committed to excellence. Connect Society will continually enhance its ability to creatively respond to the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families

Our Mission

Our Outcomes are...

People-Focused

Community-Focused

System-Focused

Our Guiding Principles