Raluca Neamtu, B.A., B. Ed., Graduate Practicum Student Venue: Vecova Seminar RoomThis is a condition, also known as Trisomy 21, wherein extra genetic material affects cognitive and physical development. This presentation explores some of the medical concerns, and cognitive and functional issues involved in the syndrome and strategies for working with clients with this diagnosis.
Full title: Understanding Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Veena Prasad, MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist Venue: Vecova Seminar RoomThis presentation will discuss the different types of schizophrenic disorders along the schizophrenia spectrum and strategies to support individuals with this diagnosis. After attending this presentation, attendees will have a better understanding about schizophrenia and its diagnostic criteria, as […]
Vecova has been challenged to keep the chili spirit alive in a new and innovative way! This year, Vecova’s annual Chili Cook-Off will take place throughout the Calgary community from September 21 – October 2, 2020. Through virtual means, the community will still be able to come together to enjoy their best chili dishes and support Vecova.
Join us at Vecova’s Residential Electronics Round Up, March 6 and 7 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm! Vecova’s Recycling Services is teaming up with ARMA and eCycle Solutions to help Calgarians safely and effectively recycle their old electronics. Free up space in your home and support Vecova’s mission to enable and support persons of all abilities.
Join Karl Melting Tallow, a practicing Registered Provisional Psychologist at Vecova, on June 4 at 12:00 p.m. for a virtual presentation! As a part of Empathy Week 2021, this event will utilize teachings from the Medicine Wheel to focus on improving your wellbeing. Everyone is welcome!
Get active at home or in your community while social distancing in support of Vecova! Strength in Abilities is going virtual again in 2021 - and we can't wait to see what challenges you set for yourself this year. Persons of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this fitness event, which challenges […]
Join us at Vecova’s Disability Awareness and Inclusive Hiring Webinar during Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)!
Join us to learn more about Vecova's Youth and Adult Services in the Bow Valley! Sign up for this online information session to learn more about the services offered by Vecova for youth and adults of all abilities in Cochrane, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.
This online presentation will be delivered by Irina Angheluta and will focus on: The connection between disability and addictions Emphasizing the main categories of substances Risks of developing addictions, and prevention Moreover, it will highlight ways of introducing substances to people with disabilities as well as modalities of applying this information to your daily […]
Join us on October 27, 2022 from 11 am to 2 pm in Studio 2 at Vecova Meet Vecova’s Employment Services community and learn about their employment journeys, skills and abilities! Vecova’s Employment Services is excited to welcome back consumers, employers, community partners and Vecova team members to our first DEAM (Disability Employment Awareness […]
