We are a team of passionate professionals from diverse fields—biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineering, neurosciences, and rehabilitation science—united by our commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impacts on the lives of those we serve.
Jessica Chan, 20 (above), made a mask to convey what it’s like to live with a brain injury. At age 17, she had surgery to remove a brain tumour. Today, the University of Toronto student is one of several young adults showing masks they created at an Unmasking Brain Injury workshop at Holland…
Research Focus: Dr. Ross explores experiences of disability and ways to advance more accessible, inclusive, and diverse communities. Four key research topics that he engages are: (1) education access, (2) transportation and mobility, (3) inclusive play, and (4) institutional ableism. Questions about ableism and its normalcy within the planning and design of our built environments, services, and systems are central to Dr. Ross’ research.
Research Focus: Dr. Andrysek studies and develops new technologies and techniques to help individuals with severe physical disabilities walk again and be physically active. He also leads the PROPEL (Paediatrics, Rehabilitation, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Locomotion) Lab.
