What Connect Society does

Connect Society is a privately held, Alberta-based non-profit organization that delivers a coordinated suite of six service programs for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals and their families across the lifespan. Its program portfolio comprises: an Early Intervention Program for babies, toddlers, and Children of Deaf Adults (CODAs); Early Childhood Services providing preschool and kindergarten education; Family Support Services offering information and resources to Alberta families; Community Living Support Services delivered through residential group homes, individual support homes, and personal home settings; a Literacy Program for adults and parents; and DeafBlind Services that provide specialized communication support (ASL, Tactile ASL/Protactile, voice-over, Two-Hand Manual alphabet) alongside Co-Navigator sighted guide assistance. The organization operates a head office in Edmonton (6240 – 113 Street) and a second office in Calgary (#103, 2816 – 11 Street NE) providing DeafBlind and Family Support Services, with administrative reach via telephone/TTY, text, fax, and email.

The underlying service model is human-delivered, in-person social services rather than a technology platform; no proprietary software, APIs, AI capabilities, or pricing structure are disclosed, and the technical surface consists of a WordPress-hosted website, a contact form, Facebook, and Instagram channels. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but are typical of a Canadian disability-services non-profit: a mix of provincial government contracts/grants, charitable donations, and program fees, with no funding rounds, equity, or M&A activity identified in the input. A notable strategic linkage is the mutual partnership with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) to enhance service access for DeafBlind and vision-loss clients across Alberta.

Connect Society serves three primary user segments: (1) DHH and DeafBlind children aged 0-5 and their families, (2) DHH and DeafBlind adults needing literacy, community living, and enrichment support, and (3) Alberta families with a DHH or DeafBlind parent or child. Its stated differentiator is end-to-end coverage from early intervention through adult services within a single Alberta-embedded provider, grounded in community trust, specialized communication expertise, and a multi-program service breadth that few regional peers replicate.

Name

Connect Society

Legal name

Connect Society

Website

https://connectsociety.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connect Society is an Alberta-based non-profit operating six coordinated service programs—early intervention, preschool education, family support, community living, literacy, and DeafBlind services—for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals and their families across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Deaf and hard of hearing services
• Community support services
• Disability services
• Interpreting services
• Employment support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Connect Society is a non-profit organization based in Alberta, Canada that delivers specialized human services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals and their families. It operates six program areas covering direct client support, family services, community outreach and public education, adult employment support, professional interpreting, and DeafBlind-specific services, delivered through offices in Edmonton and Calgary.

Product overview

Connect Society is a non-profit service organization offering a coordinated suite of programs for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind individuals, and their families in Alberta. The organization operates six distinct service programs: Early Intervention Program (for infants and toddlers with hearing loss or CODAs), Early Childhood Services (preschool/kindergarten education), Family Support Services (information and resources for families), Community Living Support Services (residential and home-based support), Literacy Program (adult literacy and ASL classes), and DeafBlind Services (specialized communication support and sighted guide services). The services are provided through a family-focused approach supporting clients to fulfill their goals and achieve success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnect Society has partnered with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada to support Albertans who are DeafBlind or experiencing vision loss. The partnership aims to enhance access to services, align expertise, and improve client outcomes through a shared commitment to inclusive, client-centred care. VLRC is a national health organization providing rehabilitation and habilitation services to individuals who are blind or partially sighted, supporting independence and quality of life through specialized programs.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Easter Seals Alberta: Alberta non-profit providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, including residential and community-based supports. Comparable with Connect Society because both are Alberta disability non-profits offering community-living, family support, and disability services across the lifespan.
• Deaf & Hear Alberta: Alberta-based non-profit delivering communication services, sign-language instruction, and programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals across the province. Highly comparable to Connect Society because both serve the same Alberta Deaf/Hard of Hearing community with overlapping educational and community-living supports.
• Provincial Outreach Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (POPDHH): British Columbia-based program serving Deaf/Hard of Hearing students through educational and consultative supports. Comparable because it offers overlapping early childhood, school-aged, and family support services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing children in a Canadian province, similar to Connect Society's model in Alberta.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Hearing Services: Canada-wide non-profit providing services and programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals across employment, hearing health care, and accessibility. Directly comparable because it operates in the same disability-services space and serves overlapping populations, though it is national in scale versus Connect Society's Alberta focus.
• CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) Foundation: National non-profit providing support and rehabilitation services for Canadians living with vision loss. Comparable with Connect Society's DeafBlind Services due to overlapping client base among DeafBlind Albertans and shared focus on independent living and accessibility.
• Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada: National non-profit providing rehabilitation services for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Comparable because it is a confirmed strategic partner of Connect Society and overlaps in serving DeafBlind individuals who are clients of both organizations in Alberta.

Regional players

• Alberta Association of the Deaf: Alberta-based advocacy and service organization for the Deaf community. Comparable as a direct regional peer serving the same Deaf/Hard of Hearing populations in Alberta with overlapping programs around community support, advocacy, and family resources.
• Bob Prettie Memorial Children's Foundation: Alberta-based non-profit supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and their families through educational and family support services. Directly comparable with Connect Society's Early Intervention and Family Support Services in terms of target population and Alberta footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/connectsocietyedmonton
• Instagraminstagram.com/connectsocietyyeg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connect-society

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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