Who We Are

North Shore ConneXions Society (ConneXions) began in 1956 when a group of parents came together to advocate for better social and educational services for their children with special needs. We have been dedicated to doing just that for more than 50 years.

As an agency, the interests of families and self advocates are the foundation of every program and service we offer. ConneXions believes in enabling families and self advocates to direct the services that they are accessing. We do all that we can to provide them with the resources they need to make informed choices.

We develop all our programs and services in consultation with self advocates and families. Our ongoing commitment is to meet the individual and evolving needs of the North Shore community. Our services are collaborative, flexible, client-centred and highly accountable.

The Society is governed by a Board of Directors. These officials are elected by our membership. Their responsibilities include setting the direction of the Society, developing our operational and fiscal policies and ensuring compliance with those policies.

The Board is an integral part of the way we do business. It maintains a close working relationship with the Executive Director and senior management team to keep the Society on the cutting edge of service provision.

The following community partners provide funding for ConneXions activities:

• British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
• British Columbia Housing Management Commission
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
• City of North Vancouver
• Community Living BC
• District of North Vancouver
• District of West Vancouver
• Human Resources and Social Development Canada
• Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
• North Vancouver Recreation Commission
• Corporate, foundation, community and individual contributions