Close up Carrie

Yes, I’m legally blind but that doesn’t stop me!

“My disability provides me other opprotunities. It does not define me.”

I’m a gold medal Paralympian, a coach, a business leader, a woman, and a friend.

Education:

  • PMP - Project Management Professional

  • CPACC - Certified Professionals in Accessibility Core Competencies

  • BA - Bachelor of Arts

  • Diploma Business - Marketing and Org Behviora

Experience

  • Interim Director, Learner Support Services at Athabasca University (2026)

  • Coordinator Accessibility Services at Athabasca University (2018-2026)

  • Assistive Technologist at Athabasca University (2007-2018)

  • Accessibility Consultant for the community in adapted sports, web and physical spaces

  • Internationally Published Researcher and Speaker on accessibility, inclusion, universal design, disability awareness, technological innovations and allyship

  • National Blindness Products Manager at Aroga Technologies (1997-2007)

  • Assistive Technology Specialist at CNIB AB/NWT (1994-1997)

  • ….and so many more jobs through university

Volunteer Roles

  • Vice Chair Strategic Leadership Committee CNIB AB/NWT (2026 - present)

  • Chair Accessibility Standards Canada: Built Environment Technical Standards Committee as mandated by the Accessible canada Act (2020) (2021- present)

  • CDPP2.0 Advisory Committee member conducting research into Quality Sport Experiences Blueprint for sport, play, and exercise (2024-present)

  • CNIB Deaf Blind Community Services National Board Member, Quality Service Advisory Commitee (2026-present)

  • Rick Hanson Foundation School Program Advisory Board Member (2024-2026)

  • CNIB National Board of Directors: People & Culture Commitee, Special Projects, CEO Search & Evaluations (2019-2026)

  • …many others in adapted sport in the previous century

Accomplishments & Awards

  • CNIB Century of Change Award for Outstanding Voluntary Contributions (2019)

  • Russ Gutherie Award for Exemplary Student Service (ASSC 2017)

  • National Honorary Chair of CNIB (2017-2019)

  • Edmonton Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2001)

  • Paralympic Gold Medalist (2000) in the team sport of Goalball