Scope Society of Alberta

06/11/2026

What does deafblindness mean?

Deafblindness is a unique disability that results in a combination of hearing and vision loss. It affects each person differently. Some people have significant hearing and vision loss, while others retain some degree of hearing or vision.

Some people are born deafblind. Others may lose hearing or vision later in life.
With the right supports, accessible information and inclusive environments, people who are deafblind can participate fully in their communities, build connections and thrive.

This Deafblind Awareness Month, take time to learn more about deafblindness and the importance of removing barriers through accessibility.



Alt-text: Two overlapping circles show a hearing impairment icon on the left and a vision impairment icon on the right. The word “Deafblind” appears in the centre overlap. Under the circles the text says “Deafblind Awareness Month ". The Canada wordmark appears in the bottom right corner.

06/11/2026

Worth repeating "Credo of Support" originally created by Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klif, you can learn more about what they are up to today. Credo of Support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDaTv6AqkbA&t=9s

To learn more about Norman and Emma's work visit "Conversations that matter" dot org

Features Over 100 Short, Engaging, Accessible Videos Conversations that Matter has more than 90 short (5 to 15 minutes) videos that can be viewed on a computer, a tablet, or an smartphone. We add 4 new videos every month. Go to Next Conversations With More Than 30 Presenters On a Wide Range of Topic...

06/03/2026

4 AISH/ADAP videos: In case you have not seen there are new videos posted last week about the following:
Video 1: AISH vs ADAP – Medical Eligibility and Decision Making transition process https://youtu.be/8q_dj5qLtbw?si=B5aHE7GrQyi49esc

Video 2: AISH – Overview of Program Changes https://youtu.be/jxn6VFWdLUc?si=QYWDzKEHTvVHPTsJ

Video 3: Transition and Program Overview https://youtu.be/v9PjJfBqCLM?si=9Qh9gCr6e0zsrmx7

Video 4: Applying for AISH for ADAP Clients https://youtu.be/Z-v2IG6XBYs?si=gUwHsyOMLiRTz6Cb

Learn more about who is eligible for AISH and ADAP progams.

06/03/2026

Happy Accessible Canada

06/03/2026

for all of us

05/30/2026

Proud of Calgary Council's support to create an accessible city for all

05/29/2026

Disability Pride is work. It’s not something people simply try on—it’s a daily journey of self-acceptance, advocacy, resilience, and belonging.
As we prepare to celebrate National AccessAbility Week, we are honoured that, for the second year in a row, the City of Calgary raised the flag on May 26 in recognition of ( ).
This event also highlighted the ongoing collaboration between City Council and Calgary’s disability community as we work together to build a more accessible and inclusive city. We are grateful for the City’s support in calling on the Province to pause proposed changes to AISH and engage in further consultation with the disability community.

Thank you to , Alberta’s Disability Advocate, and to all the community speakers, artists, advocates, and allies who shared their stories, experiences, and ideas. Your voices remind us that reducing barriers benefits everyone and helps create a community where all people can participate fully and thrive.
Together, we continue the work of turning accessibility into action and thrive as a reality.
Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC

05/28/2026

Thank you City of Calgary for the acknowledgment

Proud to be joined by my Council colleagues to proclaim National Accessibility Week in Calgary. As our city grows toward two million people, building a city where everyone can move freely, participate fully, and belong is both the right thing to do and essential city-building.

05/26/2026