Becoming Visible 2011

Ray Cohen – Becoming Visible 2011 – More Voices of People With Disabilities for the General Good

Ray Cohen has been unlocking the resources of institutions and government agencies to benefit groups often overlooked by big systems since the 1970's.  This includes progressive work in supporting children in care, alcohol and drug treatment and youth employment.  Since … Read More

Brian Salisbury – Becoming Visible 2011 – Co-Production

Brian Salisbury is one of only a handful of experts on individualized funding and direct payments in the world.  He has made it his lifetime work to give individuals with disabilities and their families the financial power to control the … Read More

Victor Lachance – Becoming Visible 2011 – Scientific Inquiry

Victor Lachance is the former President and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.  From that position he helped nurture True Sport and Sports Matters Group into existence.  As such he helped create one of the most effective … Read More

Budd Hall – Becoming Visible 2011 – A Knowledge Democracy Movement

Budd Hall is founding Director of the Office of Community Based Research at the University of Victoria.  I first heard about him decades ago, from friends who counted on him and the university based resources he made available for community … Read More

Ian Curtin – Becoming Visible 2011 – Congruence Between our Inner Selves and our Activism

Ian Curtin has a unique background in business, labour and government.  He understands the tough, complex swirl of personal and external variables that accompany change.  His specialty is helping groups and organizations develop a mutually identified goal, "without anyone being … Read More

Steve Sunderland – Becoming Visible 2011 – Compassion

Steve Sunderland is a professor of Peace and Educational Studies at the University of Cincinnati and founder of an inclusive Peace Village which emerged out of the inner city riots in Cincinnati ten years ago.  His experience at peace making … Read More

Steve Sunderland – Becoming Visible 2011 – Compassion

Steve Sunderland is a professor of Peace and Educational Studies at the University of Cincinnati and founder of an inclusive Peace Village which emerged out of the inner city riots in Cincinnati ten years ago.  His experience at peace making … Read More

Ted Kuntz – Becoming Visible 2011 – An Agent of Peace and Joy

Ted Kuntz is a community activist, disability advocate, psychotherapist and author of Peace Begins With Me.  Here is Ted's contribution to: What would you like to become more visible in 2011?   You can also Download Becoming Visible  -  the complete … Read More

Sean Moore – Becoming Visible 2011 – Improving the Lives of Canada’s First Nations people

Sean Moore is Canada's most experienced practionner, advisor, writer and teacher about public policy advocacy.  For the past several years he has devoted his time to assisting civil society organizations upgrade their lobby and advocacy skills.  To that end he … Read More

Paul Pholeros – Becoming Visible 2011 – Making Simple

Paul Pholeros is a multi talented architect/artist/community organizer who lives in Australia.  I met him at a North-South conference on housing and homelessness and have followed his effective and surprisingly simple approach to this complex challenge.  He founded and directs … Read More