BRIDGING BARRIERS CONNECT

YOUR SERVICES. THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS. A BIGGER IMPACT.

Do you support families with adaptive/ needs?

Start here.

Help families find the support they need, while helping build a stronger community around them.

Families caring for children with adaptive needs often spend countless hours searching for services, comparing options and trying to figure out who can help.

Bridging Barriers Connect was created to make those connections easier.

Our platform brings families together with respite providers, therapists, specialized service providers, consultants, clinics, programs and community organizations that understand their needs.

Your expertise can make a difference. Let families discover what you offer.

Whether you're an independent provider, a growing business or an organization committed to supporting families, we offer listing options to suit your goals.

WHO CAN JOIN BRIDGING BARRIERS CONNECT?

We welcome applications from organizations and providers whose services may be relevant to families caring for children with adaptive needs.

This may include:

Occupational Therapists & Allied Health

OTs, SLPs, physios, and other allied health professionals offering pediatric or adaptive needs services in Edmonton or virtually.

Behavioural Consultants & Educators

Behavioural consultants, special education specialists, tutors, and educational advocates working with children with adaptive needs.

Community Programs & Organizations

Non-profits, recreation programs, day programs, and community organizations offering services or programming for adaptive needs families.

Medical and allied health services

Medical clinics, pediatric specialists, physicians and other healthcare providers offering assessment, treatment, ongoing care or specialized health services for children and individuals with adaptive needs.

Adaptive equipment and mobility services

Businesses and professionals providing adaptive equipment, mobility devices, assistive technology, positioning supports, communication tools, equipment assessments, modifications or related services.

Psychology and counselling practices

Registered psychologists, counsellors and other qualified mental health professionals offering psychological assessment, therapy, counselling or emotional support for children, youth, adults and families.

Respite/ Caregiver Agencies

In-home, out-of-home, overnight, or weekend respite for children and adults with adaptive needs. FSCD-funded arrangements welcome.

Consultants and other specialized service providers

Independent consultants and specialized professionals offering practical guidance, family support, advocacy, planning or services that help families navigate the systems and challenges associated with adaptive needs.

All provider applications are subject to review and must align with the purpose, guidelines and safety expectations of Bridging Barriers Connect. Inclusion in the directory does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of suitability for an individual family.

GET LISTED

Bridging Barriers Connect ~ Listing Packages

Bridging Barriers Connect is the provider directory.

Inclus-ABLE YEG is the Inclusive & accessible spaces and services guide.

Family Resources Page where families can find community resources on our main website even before joining the private community.

They are used by visitors to the site along with every family in the Bridging Barriers community.

Your tier determines which directories you appear in ~ and how prominently.

ESSENTIAL

LISTING

$25 / month or $250 / year

Perfect for providers who

want a professional presence

and steady visibility.

Includes:

  • Provider profile in the Bridging Barriers Connect App

  • Business name, description, services offered

  • Location / service area

  • Contact details (email or website)

  • Category tagging for easy family search

  • Profile reviewed for alignment & safety

  • Ideal for solo providers, therapists, consultants, and small services

  • No advertising pressure - just visibility


No contracts - cancel anytime

ENHANCED

LISTING

$49 / month or $500 / year

For providers who want stronger connection and credibility with families.

Includes everything in

Essential, plus:

  • Featured placement within your category

  • Ability to add credentials, certifications, and specialties

  • Short “What Families Should Know” section

  • Link to booking page or intake form

  • Quarterly highlight in the app (rotating feature)

  • Ideal for providers actively seeking new family referrals

  • Builds trust through transparency

No contracts - cancel anytime

COMMUNITY

SPONSOR PACKAGE

$99 / month or $1,050 / year

For organizations and providers who want deeper visibility and community impact.

Includes everything in Enhanced, plus:

  • Sponsored placement in the Bridging Barriers Connect App

  • Advertising mention inside the Bridging Barriers Family Community

  • Logo placement on the Bridging Barriers website (Sponsor section)

  • Monthly sponsor spotlight post (educational or service-focused)

  • Ability to share one resource or tip per quarter with families

  • “Community Supporter” badge on profile

  • Ideal for clinics, agencies, programs, and mission-aligned brands

  • Positions you as a trusted

    supporter - not just a service

No contracts - cancel anytime

You're not just promoting a service.

You're helping strengthen the network families can turn to.

BECOME A FOUNDING PARTNER

HELP BUILD SOMETHING FAMILIES CAN COUNT ON.

Bridging Barriers Connect is growing, and we're inviting our first providers to

help shape the network from the beginning.

As a thank-you to the providers who join us early, we're offering an exclusive

Founding Partner discount to the first 25 eligible providers.

YOUR FOUNDING PARTNER BENEFITS

* 50% off your eligible Enhanced or Community Sponsor subscription

* Your discounted subscription rate continues for as long as you maintain an eligible, uninterrupted paid subscription, subject to the founding partner terms

* An opportunity to be part of the early growth of Bridging Barriers Connect

* A chance to help families discover more relevant services and support in their communities

The founding offer is limited to the first 25 eligible providers. Availability, eligibility, subscription terms and renewal conditions will be confirmed during registration.

Be part of building the connections families need.

[CLAIM A FOUNDING PARTNER LISTING]

Bridging Barriers Connect does not manage services or outcomes. Families contact providers directly.

YOUR SUBSCRIPTION CAN HELP KEEP FAMILY CONNECTION FREE.

Families shouldn't have to pay simply to look for support.

That's why families can access Bridging Barriers Connect without a subscription fee.

Paid provider listings help support the operation and continued development of the platform, helping us work toward a stronger, more connected resource network for families.

Our longer-term vision is to direct a portion of paid subscriptions toward initiatives that benefit families, potentially including respite support opportunities.

When providers invest in visibility, they also contribute to building a more connected community.

Any specific contribution to respite grants or other family-support initiatives will be communicated transparently once the program and funding allocation are established.

TRUST IS BUILT THROUGH TRANSPARENCY.

We want families to have useful information when deciding which providers to contact.

That's why provider profiles are designed to help families understand what a service offers, where it operates, what experience or credentials it can demonstrate and how to take the next step.

Depending on the listing level, providers can share additional information about their qualifications, specialties and approach.

All listings are subject to our platform guidelines and review process. A listing or paid placement does not guarantee a provider's suitability for an individual family, constitute a clinical or professional endorsement, or replace a family's own screening and decision-making.

Paid placement affects visibility, not the suitability of a provider for a particular family.

Our goal is to make it easier to explore options and make informed connections.

LET'S MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS.

Your services may be exactly what a family has been searching for.

Join Bridging Barriers Connect and help make specialized support easier to discover.

Choose the listing that fits your goals, introduce your services and become part of a growing network built around family connection.

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.

FOR PROFESSIONALS

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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