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Who We Are

Between Friends believes in the values of fun and connection. We are working towards helping create inclusive communities where people with disabilities reach their individual potential and are recognized as valued citizens.

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What We Do

Between Friends provides unique opportunities for individuals with disabilities to have social interaction with peers who may or may not have a disability, through programming that is inclusive and accessible.

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Get Involved

Between Friends is always looking for more people to become part of our organization. We provide several avenues for people to get involved with us including exciting employment and volunteer opportunities, membership options and events to attend.

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Ways to Give

Between Friends could not exist without our amazing funders and donors. We are so thankful for the support we receive. There are many ways to give to Between Friends and our programs. Your support goes a long way in helping people with disabilities to connect, grow and belong.

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Community Connections

At Between Friends, we think it's important to connect with other inclusive organizations in Calgary and share their resources with our members. You can find out what our community partners are up to by taking a look through the information below!

Study: Down Syndrome & Friendship

Are you a parent or caregiver of a Canadian child with Down syndrome who is in Grade 7 to Grade 12? We want to hear from you!

The University of Regina invites you to take part in a ~30 minute online survey reflecting on your child’s friendship experiences during mid to late elementary school.

Your insights are valuable! The survey explores:

  • Your parenting style during those years
  • Your child’s friendship experiences in Grade 3-6
  • Challenges you faced supporting friendship development
  • Strategies you used
  • The role of schools in friendship development
  • Your child’s mental well-being and social abilities at that time
Take The Survey
Diversity Disc GolfDownload

This IS My First Rodeo

Are you interested in trying Disc Golf but not sure how to start? The goal of this event is to provide an intentional, supportive environment to learn the ropes of disc golf in a fun and friendly setting:

Event details:

  • When: July 13th, 2025
  • Where: Big Marlborough Park, Starting in the Community Centre and then playing the course
  • Where: Big Marlborough Park, Starting in the Community Centre and then playing the course
  • What:
    • Disc golf demonstrations
    • Guided rounds with volunteers
    • Free discs to borrow (and an option to buy from a local retailer) Raffle prizes from local businesses
Register Here
Epic Kidz Brochure – Between FriendsDownload

Epic Kidz Play Solutions

Epic Kidz Play Solutions is a Calgary-based company that makes high-quality foam play furniture designed to support sensory regulation, motor skills, and creative play.

Check out their brochure, which includes a step-by-step guide to purchasing their products (and a 15% discount code!), and start building a play space today!

Check out their Website

Alberta Urgently Needs Accessibility Legislation

Alberta is one of the last provinces in Canada that DOES NOT have an Accessibility Act

Send a clear message to our provincial leaders: Alberta needs strong and effective accessibility legislation

The Government of Alberta must pass accessibility legislation to make our province more accessible and improve quality of life for people with disabilities.

Other provinces across Canada have shown that implementing accessibility legislation is essential to ensure all citizens, regardless of ability, can fully participate in every facet of life.

The time to act is now. We hope the government will take meaningful steps to ensure Alberta’s commitment to accessibility is reflected in enforceable legislation.

We need your help. Barrier-Free Alberta is amping up the pressure for the Government of Alberta to take immediate action to implement strong and effective accessibility legislation.

Please join us in letting Alberta MLAs know that people with disabilities are tired of waiting for a Provincial Accessibility Act. It will only take a minute to add your voice. Simply click on the link, fill in your details and the letter will automatically be sent to your own MLA, as well as to Premier Smith, Minister Nixon, Minister McIver and Marie Renaud.

It is vital that our elected representatives hear from their constituents so join the Barrier-Free Alberta movement and let them know that this matters to Albertans!

Click here to add your voice

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Little Rock Printing

Little Rock Printing has been a great partner of ours, and has been amazing at meeting our printing needs. If you’re looking to learn more about them, or are looking to get some professional printing done, you can check them out here:

https://littlerockprinting.com/

Glenmore Gymnastics Club

The Glenmore Gymnastics Club (GGC) has an adapted gymnastics program for youth and adults! You can register today in their InGym Inclusive Gymnastics program. For more information, visit their website: http://glenmoregymnastics.ca/adaptive.html

GGC is also offering adapted open gym times, which includes sensory friendly open gym times. Visit their website for more information: http://glenmoregymnastics.ca