Crosscurrents 2025
Half a Century of Heart: Reaching, Teaching & Celebrating Every Mind
Sponsors
Vancouver Island University
Why choose VIU?
Small class sizes mean we make a personal connection
with you. We get to know more than just your name. We learn who you are and where you want to go in life, and we connect you to opportunities that help you get there.
At VIU you don't have to choose between learning for the love of it and a career goal. You get both. We focus on teaching and research, which sets us apart. It means you gain the practical skills and the in-depth knowledge
to stand out in academia and in the workplace.
Why choose VIU?
Small class sizes mean we make a personal connection
with you. We get to know more than just your name. We learn who you are and where you want to go in life, and we connect you to opportunities that help you get there.
At VIU you don't have to choose between learning for the love of it and a career goal. You get both. We focus on teaching and research, which sets us apart. It means you gain the practical skills and the in-depth knowledge
to stand out in academia and in the workplace.
Exhibitors
Odin Books
ODIN BOOKS is a women-owned, independent,
specialty bookstore based in Vancouver BC.
They have curated an amazing selection of
evidence based mental health, inclusive
and educational resources for communities,
organizations, schools, and individuals.
ODIN BOOKS is a women-owned, independent,
specialty bookstore based in Vancouver BC.
They have curated an amazing selection of
evidence based mental health, inclusive
and educational resources for communities,
organizations, schools, and individuals.
ADHD Advocacy
Society of BC The Society was established in 2022 as a means to bring awareness of what ADHD is and what it is not. The Society's mandate is to share up-to-date information with the ADHD community about the resources that are available specifically, but not exclusively, in British Columbia. 
ARC-BC The Accessible Resource Centre - British Columbia is a BC Ministry of Education and Child Care funded response to the growing demand for digital accessible format alternatives to hard-copy print learning materials. The goal of ARC-BC is to provide BC students with perceptual (or print) disabilities and their educational teams with high quality digital alternate format materials that align with BC's K-12 curriculum. 
Canucks Autism Network
The Canucks Autism Network is working toward a future where every Autistic individual is understood, accepted and supported in every community space. They deliver programs for children, youth and adults while while promoting inclusion across BC and beyond. |
Family Support
Institute of BC The Family Support Institute of BC is a provincial non-profit society dedicated to empowering and supporting families who have a family member with a disability. Its extensive volunteer network provides peer-to-peer support, information, events & training free to families across BC. 
Inclusion BC
Inclusion is an attitude. It's appreciating differences and taking action to to create equal opportunity for everyone. Inclusion BC advocates for a world where everyone belongs, and where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have choice and control over the support services they need to flourish. 
Learning Disabilities Society
Learn. Develop. Succeed. LDS is a nonprofit charity and their mission is to empower all children, youth, and adults with learning differences to recognize their unique strengths and develop the tools to achieve lifelong independence, confidence, and success. |
POPFASD
POPFASD supports educators who support learners with FASD. They provide free training options. They create their own stuff and curate amazing resources from around the web. They facilitate livestreams with experts and those with lived experience. 
SET-BC
SET-BC's vision is to build the capacity of all BC school districts to support their students by facilitating access to and knowledge of assistive technology, related resources, and training. They aim to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to feel belonging, connection, and purpose in the educational settings while building a foundation of self-confidence and ability for their future aspirations. |
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