Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 16, 2024

Lorin Jean MacDonald, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario

Born with profound hearing loss, Lorin MacDonald is a human rights lawyer and educator championing disability awareness and inclusion. She introduced captioning to remove communication barriers in various academic, legal and theatrical settings. She is a renowned disability leader, and her personal journey and legal advocacy make her an inspirational role model.