{"id":55,"date":"2026-01-25T12:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-08-30T12:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T16:39:08","slug":"a-propos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/a-propos\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our Story<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Agora Virtuelle was founded on the observation that too few educational, cultural, and social activities remain accessible to adults with disabilities after the age of 18. For many, options are scarce, especially outside urban centers: isolation, limited mobility, and a lack of adapted services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on several years of experience in inclusion and virtual facilitation, the founding members sought to create a sustainable, interactive, and welcoming space where participants can come together, learn, and thrive\u2014from home, without physical barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In November 2025, Agora was founded by a professional, passionate team deeply committed to the well-being and independence of its community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mission<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Agora\u2019s mission is to break down physical barriers by offering high-quality, bilingual virtual activities tailored to people living with physical and\/or intellectual disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization promotes inclusion, personal development, intellectual curiosity, and autonomy among its members, while fostering lasting social connections and a sense of belonging to an active and supportive community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vision<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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To create a virtual community that celebrates diversity, a sense of belonging, and equal opportunity\u2014a place where participants can thrive through enriching activities and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its inclusive and interactive approach, Agora has a tangible impact on participants\u2019 lives: it breaks down isolation, fosters personal growth, and builds self-confidence. The activities offered provide opportunities to learn, have fun, and contribute to group projects, all while developing social and emotional skills. This approach fosters engagement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging within a supportive environment that is accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Values<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Inclusion<\/strong> \u2013 to enable everyone, regardless of their limitations, to participate fully in our activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dignity and Respect<\/strong> \u2013 treat everyone with compassion and fairness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation <\/strong>\u2013 adopt creative approaches to foster engagement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowerment and Well-Being<\/strong> \u2013 support participants in building their confidence, skills, and meaningful relationships<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transparency<\/strong> \u2013 act with honesty and openness, clearly sharing information and decisions with stakeholders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Agora Virtuelle est une initiative visant \u00e0 rendre accessibles des activit\u00e9s \u00e9ducatives et sociales aux adultes ayant des limitations fonctionnelles. En offrant des activit\u00e9s virtuelles de qualit\u00e9, l\u2019organisme promeut l’inclusion, le d\u00e9veloppement personnel et le sentiment d’appartenance. Sa mission est de briser l’isolement tout en favorisant des liens durables et l’autonomie.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":274049341,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_gallery_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_contact_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_events_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_video_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_portfolio_piece":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-55","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/PgWgGT-T","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/274049341"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":262,"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55\/revisions\/262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agoravirtuelle.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}