BRIDGING BARRIERS COMMUNITY
Community, connection & trusted local support.
Bridging Barriers is a free, moderated online community built specifically for families navigating adaptive needs in Alberta. Not a Facebook group. Not a forum full of strangers. A curated, values-aligned space where families share what’s working, ask the questions they’re afraid to google, and find people who already know the system they’re trying to navigate.
The community is hosted and moderated by the Bridging Barriers Family Navigation Care team. Every new member agrees to a community covenant that keeps conversations constructive, private, and safe.
Bridging Barriers is a free, moderated online community built specifically for families navigating adaptive needs in Alberta. Not a Facebook group. Not a forum full of strangers. A curated, values-aligned space where families share what’s working, ask the questions they’re afraid to google, and find people who already know the system they’re trying to navigate.
The community is hosted and moderated by the Bridging Barriers Family Navigation Care team. Every new member agrees to a community covenant that keeps conversations constructive, private, and safe.
Some of the things you'll find in the Bridging Barriers Online Hub :
community membership
FREE for families. ALWAYS.
The community will never charge families for access.
The free tier is not a trial.
Family Membership
Free
Always. No trial. No expiry.
Full community forum access
Template and resource library
Bridging Barriers Connect — browse and message Respite providers
Inclus-ABLE YEG accessible YEG spaces guide
Full Bridging Barriers Podcast Episodes
Respite micro-certification pathway
Annie’s Craft Corner
Deaf-ABILITY....and more
BRIDGING BARRIERS PODCAST
Real stories.
Honest conversations.
Hosted by Susan Janzen, the Bridging Barriers podcast brings together parents, caregivers, clinicians, and educators to talk about the real experience of navigating adaptive needs without the clinical gloss.
New episodes drop monthly. Available on all major podcast platforms.
BRIDGING BARRIERS CONNECT
Finding trusted
support shouldn’t
feel like guesswork.
Bridging Barriers Connect is a searchable web directory of caregivers and service providers. Respite workers, occupational therapists, behavioral consultants, community programs, and more. Every provider is reviewed for values alignment before being listed.
No advertising. No data selling. Families browse for free. Providers pay a modest monthly fee to keep the platform sustainable and ad-free.
1. Search by need or location
Families and Caregivers create personal profiles and connect safely without sharing personal information until they are ready. Filter by service type, Edmonton area, or specific need.
2. Review and message directly
Read profiles, credentials, and reviews. Message providers directly.
3. Connect with confidence
Every Service Provider on BBC has been reviewed by the Bridging Barriers team before listing. You're not searching blind.
* Find caregivers and service providers that match your families' and child’s needs, values, and location
* Access vetted service providers and inclusive, accessible locations through the Inclus-ABLE YEG directory
* Connect safely with private messaging before sharing personal information with caregivers
* Use community templates, guides, and tools to organize care and routines
Ready to stop navigating alone?
Community, connection, and trusted local support.
All in one place. Free for families.
Bridging Barriers FAMILY NAVIGATION
Family navigation, community, connection and professional support for families caring for children with adaptive needs.
Operated through Janzen Consulting Group
No family should have to struggle alone simply because they don't know where to start.
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Bridging Barriers is a program of I Can Play 2 Foundation Nonprofit organization. | Charitable registration in progress. | Based in Edmonton, Alberta. Serving families across Alberta virtually.
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