Tanis Doe

Tanis Doe was a Métis (Ojibway/French Canadian) Deaf woman with disabilities who made groundbreaking contributions to disability rights, feminist, and queer movements. A professor of social work and disability studies, she taught at institutions including the University of Victoria, Ryerson University, and the University of Washington, where she was a 2003 Fulbright Scholar in Bioethics. Her work spanned participatory action research, employment, assistive technology, and advocacy, influencing organizations globally. Known for mentorship and leadership, she famously described people with disabilities as “visible citizens of that Otherland,” challenging societal perceptions.

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