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ALT Graphic promoting the "Celebrating Albinism" session, part of APSEA’s In Focus Series. Text highlights topics including confidence-building, sun safety, and social inclusion. A young child with albinism smiles while holding colourful pinwheels. Session takes place Tuesday, June 10, from 7:00–8:00 PM AST / 7:30–8:30 PM NST.

ALT Poster for “APSEA’s Family Fun at the Fair” event. Banner at the top says “Come one! Come all!” Event is on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in New Maryland, New Brunswick. Activities include an art activity led by “Open Your Art,” Slipp’s Petting Farm, field games, and bingo. Colorful design includes bunting flags, cartoon children in a sack race, and the phrase “So Much Fun” in decorative circus-style font.

ALT Promotional graphic for a virtual learning session titled "Lunchtime Learning: Inclusive Adventures." The session focuses on planning field trips and outdoor activities for students who are blind and visually impaired. The facilitator is Lesley Anthony, Program Consultant / Specialist (BVI). The event takes place Thursday, May 29 at 12:00 p.m. AST. At the bottom is a website link: www.apsea.ca. The image includes a circular photo of children outdoors, gathered around a table with paper, appearing to engage in an activity together.

ALT Promotional graphic for an APSEA virtual opportunity for parents and caregivers of Deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) learners. The session is titled Exploring Multimodal Communication, a 3-part series led by a Speech Language Pathologist and Program Specialist–DHH. It focuses on learning about alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) through a DHH lens. Sessions take place Thursdays on May 29, June 5, and June 12 at 7:30 p.m. AST / 8:00 p.m. NST. The image includes an illustration of a tablet with an AAC symbol board. A note at the bottom indicates the program is open to parents/caregivers in Atlantic Canada whose children qualify for APSEA services.

ALT Graphic featuring the APSEA logo and text: "2025 Education Week Award Recipient – Joan Fillmore – Educator/Teacher Award." The image includes a photo of Joan smiling, with short hair and colorful round glasses, wearing a striped shirt. The background includes soft pink and coral graphic elements.

ALT A colourful event poster with doodles of stars, paint splashes, and hands holding art tools. The title reads “The Art of Connection” in large pastel pink letters. Event details: APSEA in-person opportunity for families (DHH), May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Good Vibes PEI, 3421 Brackley Point Rd, Brackley Beach, PE. Activities include fun crafts, games, and community building. Open to all learners (and families) in Atlantic Canada who are Deaf/hard of hearing and qualify for APSEA support. Registration at apsea.ca.

ALT A square graphic with four colorful blocks, each containing a hand signing a letter in American Sign Language (ASL) to spell out "LOVE." The top left block is blue with the ASL sign for "L," top right is green with the sign for "O," bottom left is green with the sign for "V," and bottom right is purple with the sign for "E." Above and below the blocks are the words "National Interpreter Appreciation Day" in purple, playful uppercase text.

ALT Promotional graphic for an APSEA virtual session titled Accessible Literacy at Home for Learners with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), part of the “In Focus Series.” Text highlights: literacy tools and technologies, practical strategies, and resources to support literacy at home. Session date: Tuesday, May 13, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. AST / 7:30–8:30 p.m. NST. Includes a photo of a smiling adult supporting a child with a workbook at a table. APSEA website link shown: www.apsea.ca.

ALT Promotional poster for a virtual learning series titled “Coffee Conversations: Deaf Awareness and Exploring ASL,” designed for school and early education staff supporting DHH (Deaf or Hard of Hearing) learners. The series is hosted by APSEA ESS-Deaf Mentors and ESS-ASL and focuses on Deaf culture and ASL. Sessions are available Thursdays at either 12:00 AST / 12:30 NST or 3:30 AST / 4:00 NST, on May 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5. A coffee cup with a heart-shaped foam design is featured. Includes a note that recorded sessions are available and registration is at APSEA.ca.

ALT Promotional poster for a virtual learning series titled “Coffee Conversations: Deaf Awareness and Exploring ASL,” designed for parents and caregivers of DHH (Deaf or Hard of Hearing) learners. It invites participants to join APSEA ESS-Deaf Mentors and ESS-ASL for micro learning sessions on Deaf culture and ASL. The event is held on Tuesdays at either 12:00 AST / 12:30 NST or 7:30 AST / 8:00 NST, on May 6, 13, 20, 27, and June 3. Poster includes a photo of a coffee cup with a heart design in the foam and states that recorded sessions will be available. Register at APSEA.ca.

ALT Promotional flyer for APSEA’s "Post-Secondary Success: Gaining Insight from Experience" program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners and their parents/caregivers. The flyer features a smiling young woman holding a folder and pen. Key information includes: Virtual opportunity with shared resources, two live virtual sessions with peers and Deaf mentors (May 7 and May 21 at 7:00 PM AST/8:00 PM NST), and an in-person university visit in Halifax, NS on May 31, 2025. Call to action: "Parents/Caregivers, sign up today! www.apsea.ca." Intended for learners in Grades 10–12 and their parents/caregivers. The design uses green and white colors with dotted graphic elements.

ALT Promotional flyer for APSEA’s "Post-Secondary Success: Gaining Insight from Experience" program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners and their parents/caregivers. The flyer features a smiling young woman holding a folder and pen. Key information includes: Virtual opportunity with shared resources, two live virtual sessions with peers and Deaf mentors (May 7 and May 21 at 7:00 PM AST/8:00 PM NST), and an in-person university visit in Halifax, NS on May 31, 2025. Call to action: "Parents/Caregivers, sign up today! www.apsea.ca." Intended for learners in Grades 10–12 and their parents/caregivers. The design uses green and white colors with dotted graphic elements.

ALT Promotional poster for a virtual session titled “Estate Planning for Beneficiaries with Disabilities.” The session is facilitated by Tarah Sawler, an estate planning lawyer at McInnes Cooper and a past APSEA student. Key topics include estate planning options, and the importance of tax credits, RDSPs (Registered Disability Savings Plans), and trusts. The session takes place on Tuesday, April 29, from 7:00–8:00 PM AST. The poster features a smiling family with a child, a gavel and miniature house in front of legal scales, and a green and gold design theme with the words “LEARN MORE.”

ALT Promotional poster for the Ontario Deaf Foundation’s “Family ASL Classic” event, taking place on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time / 8:00 pm Atlantic Time. The event is designed for Deaf children, youth, and their families. It features Short ASL Stories by Mario Pizzacalla and a session on “What is Maritime Sign Language?” by Dr. Beverly Buchanan. Both presenters’ headshots are included—Mario Pizzacalla is an older white man with glasses and a light yellow shirt, and Dr. Beverly Buchanan is a white woman with short blond hair wearing a dark top and necklace. English interpretation will be available. Registration is required by emailing [email protected]. A Zoom link will be sent at least one day prior. Contact email for questions is also provided. The poster includes colorful celebratory graphics and a purple and cream background.

ALT Promotional graphic for a virtual professional development session titled "Lunchtime Learning for Speech and Language Pathologists: Supporting Learners with Vision Loss." The session takes place Thursday, April 24 at 12:00 PM AST. Facilitators are Program Supervisor Jen Hurren and EST-SLP Shirley Corbett. The right side features a photo of a child blowing on a toy windmill while a hand gently guides them. At the bottom is a description of the session's goals, and the APSEA website link is shown (www.apsea.ca).





