About Us
We bring persons with a range of cognitive abilities together with researchers and neurodivergent accessibility specialists, combining their knowledge and lived experience to test, improve and assure cognitive accessibility.
Our Purpose
We envision a world where people of all cognitive abilities can function to the best of their potential.
Our Mission
To be a one-stop-shop for cognitive accessibility resources, expertise and advice.
- We provide a unique and innovative platform for technology developers, accessibility specialists, researchers, businesses and public organizations to collaborate with persons of all cognitive abilities and co-create solutions for an inclusive community.
- We help researchers, evaluators and technology developers who want to involve persons of all cognitive abilities in their R&D processes.
- We provide a supportive and empowering environment for persons with cognitive disabilities.
Leadership Team
Creating a more accessible world requires a remarkable team.
Board of Directors
Akos Hoffer, MHSc CHE CEC
Chief Executive Officer
The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre
Muriel Mignerat
Associate Professor
Telfer School of Management,
University of Ottawa
Meghan Ede
UX Coach and Tech Fairy
Harman Singh, M.A., R. Psych
Chief Executive Officer
Breton Ability Centre
Trainees
- Munazza Tahir
- Lynne Potvin
- Golnaz Ghaderi (LinkedIn Profile)
- Danika Quenneville (LinkedIn Profile)
- Niima Er-raji
Academic Team
Virginie Cobigo
School of Psychology, University of Ottawa
Peter Milley
Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
Adriana Rios Rincon
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of AlbertaUX Coach and Tech Fairy
Rosemary Lysaght
School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University
Martine Lagacé
Department of Communication, University of Ottawa
Yves Lachapelle
Département de psychoéducation,Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Muriel Mignerat
Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa
Annie Robitaille
Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa
Susan Farrell
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Ruth Kane
Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
Judith Sixsmith
School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee
Lili Liu
Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo
Linda Cardinal
School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
Christine Daum
Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo
Sandra Danilovic
Game Design and Development (BFAA), Wilfrid Laurier University
Josephine McMurray
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
Partners
