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Lorin MacDonald @lorinmac

Lawyer living with a disability and activist for a more accessible and inclusive society. Read the latest news on disability and accessibility!

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Lorin MacDonald@lorinmac
9 Jan 2025
During my🎙interview with @mattgallowaycbc on @CBCRadioCanada @TheCurrentCBC, I talked about the @OrderofCanada and @VancityReynolds, my profound hearing loss, and how @MichelleObama inspired me. 🎉 Listen at bit.ly/40pXRmD and read more at bit.ly/3Px4H3D!
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In this 1933 ad, my late grandfather Alf Dawson, owner of the Kenilworth Coal and Coke Co. in Hamilton, encouraged Canadian economic patriotism: "When you buy Alberta Coal, 100% of your money stays in Canada. When you buy Alberta Coal you make more work for Canadians." #cdnpoli
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Today marks two years since we lost the Honourable David Onley, a remarkable leader, mentor, and friend who transformed countless lives through his unwavering advocacy for disability rights and accessibility. Read my tribute at bit.ly/4hhxGnF
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Lorin MacDonald retweeted
Western University@WesternU
20 Dec 2024
Three #WesternU alumni and an honorary degree recipient have been named to the Order of Canada. Congrats to Colin Clarke (@tywomusic), R. Douglas Elliott (@CambridgeLLP), Lorin MacDonald (@LorinMac) and Tricia Smith (@TeamCanada)! 🎖️👏 #PurpleAndProud news.westernu.ca/2024/12/ord…

Western alumni appointed to Order of Canada - Western News

Western alumni appointed to Order of Canada: Olympic medalist Tricia Smith, lawyer-advocates R. Douglas Elliott and Lorin MacDonald, composer Colin Clarke

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With profound gratitude and humility, the Governor General of Canada officially announced my appointment to the Order of Canada this morning. What a remarkable way to conclude 2024! 🌟 🏅
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What a week! Honored to receive 3 recognitions: the @GGCanada Persons Case Award, @OntHumanRights for Distinguished Service, and @MarchofDimesCDA Disability Changemaker of the Year. Humbled that decades of disability advocacy are seen. 🙏🏻 @westernuLaw @WesternU @LincAlexLawTMU
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March of Dimes CA@marchofdimescda
23 Oct 2024
Lorin MacDonald is the 2024 Disability Changemaker of the Year! She's a respected disability advocate and human rights lawyer who raises awareness about accessibility and inclusion through her speaking, training, writing, and consulting work! @lorinmac
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Informed Perspectives@InformedOps
22 Oct 2024
Join us in congratulating Lorin MacDonald (@lorinmac), a human rights lawyer, disability subject matter expert, and accessibility advocate, on receiving the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case! 🎉 This prestigious award honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions toward achieving equality for women and girls in Canada. 🇨🇦 Lorin’s dedication to accessibility and equality is inspiring, and we are proud to have her as part of our expert community. 👏 #Accessibility #HumanRights #Equality
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I will receive the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case this Friday in Calgary. This prestigious award recognizes Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to equality for women and girls in Canada. bit.ly/3BLHCGI
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Stuart Rudner@RudnerLaw
1 Jun 2024
Fire Away Season 7 Episode 4 with @lorinmac. #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #HumanRights
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ODENetwork
@odenetwork
28 May 2024
Episode 22 of #YouCantSpellInclusionWithoutAd marks #NationalAccessAbilityWeek2024. High-level look at state of accessibility in Canada & whether country will be barrier free by Jan 1, 2040 goal. Insights from 3 top voices on accessibility! Download: bit.ly/3wVEKoH
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I'm delighted to be a mentor for this critical @AccessNowApp program!
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Last night, received Jim Flaherty Award for Leadership in Accessibility and Inclusion at @AbilitiesCentre. An incredible honour that moved me to tears. Delighted to join past honouree @CQualtro. Great to see old friends and meet new ones @ToddMcCarthyCPC and @TurnbullWhitby.
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I join @CdnCaregiving in celebrating Budget 2024's commitment to a National Caregiving Strategy. Thank you to Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau and Finance Minister @cafreeland for championing care. I'm committed to working alongside esteemed colleagues to develop the strategy.
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Delighted to be a nominee, and excited to celebrate community changemakers! x.com/AbilitiesCentre/status…

Abilities Centre@AbilitiesCentre
4 Apr 2024
We are delighted to announce that @lorinmac has been nominated for an Abilities Centre Accessibility Award.✨ To meet our nominees in person, get your tickets today and join the celebration! ow.ly/Zxs350R6Jnz #ACAccessibilityAwards #AccessibilityAwards #AbilitiesCentre
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Lorin MacDonald@lorinmac
4 Apr 2024
Replying to @AbilitiesCentre
Honoured to be among the nominees, and looking forward to the celebration!
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This morning, the @LawSocietyLSO announced its 2024 award recipients (bit.ly/43tewG4). I sincerely congratulate all, especially my friend Juliet Chang Knapton. Be sure to read the inspiring bios—the legal profession is in excellent hands!
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Recognition celebrating Canada’s vibrant women’s community is so meaningful to me! I am delighted to be a nominee for the prestigious 2024 @RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, presented by @WOIGlobal. See my LinkedIn post at bit.ly/3TpBJnV for more.
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