Canadian Disability Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame provides permanent recognition of outstanding Canadians who have made extraordinary contributions to enriching the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. Founded by the CFPDP, this public exhibit was officially opened February 11, 1994 at Metro Hall, 55 John St., in downtown Toronto. A rededication ceremony was held there on November 20, 1996 when the exhibit moved to a more visible location. It is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Nominations to the Hall of Fame come from sources across Canada - community groups, private citizens, associations and organizations of and for people with physical disabilities. Nominees are chosen each year by the Hall of Fame's Selection Board in the category of Builder, Achiever or Athlete. The inductees are individuals who truly have made a difference - those who have opened doors for people with disabilities in the areas of sports, education, employment or housing.

Event Information

Eighteenth Annual
Hall of Fame Induction

Westin Harbour Castle
Harbour Ballroom

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

11:45 a.m. Reception
12:00 p.m. Luncheon

Guest Speaker
Rick Hansen
President & CEO, Rick Hansen Foundation

Inductees

	Archie Allison - Builder Since joining the staff of Toronto’s Variety Village as a physical education instructor in 1984, Archie Allison has worked as a tireless and innovative champion for the rights and opportunities of people who live with disability. Among his many contributions, he has served as a coach, teacher, friend and mentor to generations of young people with disabilities while also developing specialized educational programs promoting full integration and adaptive sports in the broader community.
	Benoît Huot - Athlete Triple world record holder and multiple Paralympic medal winning swimmer Benoit Huot first captured the attention of the world at the age of 14 when he claimed two gold and four silver medals at the 1998 International Paralympic Committee World Championships. Benoit, who was born with a club foot, would go on to amass one of the most impressive records in Paralympic history.
	Brian McKeever and Robin McKeever - Athletes At the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, visually impaired cross-country skier Brian McKeever made history as the first winter athlete named to both the Paralympic and Olympic teams in the same year. The three-time Paralympian has won ten Paralympic medals including three golds at the 2010 Games. His guide and brother, Robin McKeever, is an eleven-time national champion who competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.
	Celia Southward - Achiever An energetic advocate for the advancement of adaptive sport and recreation for seniors and people with a disability, Celia Southward’s inspirational vision and commitment to sport and equal opportunity has changed public perceptions and created new opportunities for Canadians who live with disability. The founder of the Windsor Classic Games for the Physically Disabled, she has initiated numerous sports programs and leisure activities in her native Windsor and Ontario.

Previous inductees

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Forms

Online Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Event Flyer
Inductee Bios
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Ticket Order Form

 

 

Patron

His Excellency the Right Honourable
David L. Johnston
C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canada

Honorary Patrons

The Honourable
David C. Onley,
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

The Honourable
Lincoln Alexander,
Former Lieutenant Governor
of Ontario

Chair

The Honourable David Crombie

Founding Chair

Vim Kochhar

Hall of Fame
Selection Board

Cindy Accardi
Exec. Director, Rotary Cheshire Home

The Hon. Con Di Nino
Senate of Canada

John Downing
Former Editor
Toronto Sun

Anne Johnston
Former Councillor, City of Toronto

Dr. Arlette Lefebvre
Psychiatrist
The Hospital for Sick Children

Janice Martin
Disability Consultant Ministry of
Training, Colleges & Universities

Joanne Smith
Fruitful Elements

Jeff Tiessen
President
Disability Today Publishing Group

Henry Wohler
Former President
Canadian Paralympic Committe