In honour of National AccessAbility Week, we wanted to highlight some updates from our client ambassadors, Stacey and Jessica. Read more below about what they’ve been up to this year so far! Stacey In November 2024, with just 3 weeks notice, I packed up my life on Vancouver Island and headed back home to Alberta for a job opportunity. After almost 12 years as a Police Dispatcher, I made the decision to stay within the civilian law enforcement world but get out of dispatch. So, with the help of my incredible family, I picked up and left to follow a career dream. Now back in Alberta and living in the same area as my family for the first time in over 10 years, I could not be happier. The house I bought needed a little TLC but with the help of friends and family, it has quickly become home. I am still working hard with lifting and looking forward to this season and the L.A. 2028 Paralympic Quadrennial (the next 4 years leading up to L.A. 2028). In a very happy coincidence, during my first month back in the Calgary area, I ran into an old friend. A multi-paralympic athlete, she is now competing in para-curling. I went out once with her and their team and I was hooked – I think I may have found a new winter sport, something I never thought I would be saying! Previous Next Check out this video of Stacey talking about her favourite accessibility initiatives! Learn more about Stacey Jessica What’s New? I’m excited to say this year has brought some fun updates. For one, I’m completely booked with work for 2025. Wrapped up some beautiful work for a few disability-led projects. I also have a few speaking engagements coming up with Realize Canada, Vanderbilt University, and Chapman University. On the personal front, my sister and I continue to manage our PSW [Personal Support Worker] staff. We plan to explore new restaurants and see some theatre shows! This year I’m making it a priority to connect with local friends [my Disabled babes] in person. Social Links Website https://www.jessicaoddi.com/ Instagram https://instagram.com/oddi.jessica BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/oddi-jessica.bsky.social LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/oddi-jessica Previous Next Check out this video of Jessica showing how she made her space more accessible! Learn more about Jessica This material does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. Please consult a physician for specific treatment recommendations. Get to know the writer Celine Sousa,
View Jessica Oddi, Meet Jessica – Client Ambassador We are excited to introduce you to our new client ambassador, Jessica! Jessica is a designer from Hamilton, ON with a passion for branding, design accessibility and digital illustrations that celebrate underrepresented groups. Say tuned for more content from Jessica about her and her power wheelchair, Stormtrooper. Hi there! I’m Jess (she/her), a disabled designer […] Learn more View Stacey Tetz, Meet Stacey – Client Ambassador We are so excited to introduce our new Client Ambassador, Stacey Tetz! Following a back injury that left her an incomplete paraplegic at the T12 level, Stacey remains a competitive rowing and powerlifting athlete with the Canadian National Team. Watch out for Stacey as she pursues qualification for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris! My name is […] Learn more View Beau Hayward, Client Ambassador, Motion Meet Beau – Client Ambassador My name is Beau Hayward, and I’m a C4 C5 incomplete quadriplegic. As a Client Ambassador, I’m excited to share my experiences in hopes that they shed light on others like myself and on the opportunities I have taken advantage of as a person living with a physical disability. Learn more Previous Next