Born and raised in Edmonton, Zachary has been a spokesperson on disability issues since he was young. He has consulted on a variety of building developments, including the Glenrose's Bill Black Auditorium, the Walterdale Theatre and Rogers Place.
Zachary is humbled to be a voice for the voiceless and considers this to be one of the most significant honours of his life. Zachary is a strong advocate for social justice and often uses his platform to shine a light on important disability issues such as lack of accessibility, ableism, and discrimination. While Zachary is a powerful advocate, he also understands the importance of balance and enjoys spending his free time with friends and family, playing video games, and indulging in good food and spirits. Zachary believes that laughter is the best medicine and tries to infuse humour into everything he does. Zachary was born with cerebral palsy and uses a power wheelchair for mobility. Despite doctors telling his parents that he would never walk, talk, or be able to care for himself, Zachary has defied many expectations.
Zachary was a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and is an alumnus of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.
My Life Without Limits is a podcast from Cerebral Palsy Alberta.
Music: Positive Fuse by French Fuse
Carlos is a Hispanic male with cerebral palsy. He has short dark hair, dark eyes, some facial goatee hair, and uses crutches/canes to help him walk. In this episode he was wearing a grey shirt and black headphones.
Leah is a white female with chin length red hair, freckles, green eyes, wears glasses and is able bodied. In this episode she was wearing a green camo print long sleeved shirt.
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