John Lord, C.M.
Waterloo, Ontario
Researcher, author and facilitator John Lord has devoted his life to the social inclusion of vulnerable citizens. He founded the Centre for Community Based Research, an independent, non-profit research and education organization that utilizes participatory approaches and draws on the knowledge and experiences of citizens who struggle with barriers to inclusion. Considered an innovative leader of the Canadian disability movement, he established the New Story approach to build creative, inclusive communities through individualized funding, independent facilitation and community engagement.