Lorraine has exceptional knowledge and a breadth of skills around Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) acquired during her 20+ years of experience at Holland Bloorview. During her time here, she continues to advocate for community health and well-being through people-focused programs, client and family education and leading methods for human-centered co-design. She also has a keen interest in the intersections of health literacy and health equity.
Dr. Azadeh Kushki, a senior scientist at the BRI and an associate professor at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering, has been named CRC in Neurodiversity and Personalized Health.
At Holland Bloorview, our inclusion programs are dedicated to fostering an environment where every child and youth, regardless of ability, can engage in meaningful and joyful experiences.
Taylor Lindsay-Noel is a 31-year-old entrepreneur and influencer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Sixteen years ago, she was a Canadian national gymnast, but in 2008, under the coercion of her coach, she suffered a devastating accident that left her paralyzed for life from the neck down.