Laurie Beachell

Laurie Beachell, awarded a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, in 2019, is a transformative leader in advancing equality for Canadians with disabilities. For over 30 years, he served as National Coordinator of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, leading advocacy, law reform, and public education. Beachell contributed to the creation of the Registered Disability Savings Plan and worked on tax fairness for persons with disabilities. He advised the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and helped develop the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Currently, he supports accessible justice at Bakerlaw.

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