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2025-2026 Speaking Events


NAFAPA 2026

I am co-presenting the CDPP2.0 Quality Sport Experience Blueprint in a building session at the bi-annual he North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) 2026 Conference in Honolul, Hawaii.

AATEC Summit 2026 - Empowering the Next Generation

Emcee for the 3rd annual AATEC (Alberta Access to Education Coalition) Summit is held as a hybrid event on May 23 and 24, 2026, themed Empowering the Next Generation. This 2-day hybrid event was designed specifically to highlight existing resources and programs that will support the empowerment of children & youth with sight loss across Canada. Created by and for youth with sight loss, this youth-led experience focuses on empowerment, leadership, and strengthening community connections.This event is for parents, educators, child and youth with sight loss, and any community members interested in learning more about supporting children and youth with sight loss.

AAPA Alberta Adapted Physical Activity Summit -

I am a member of the Advising Committee of CDPP2.0 which is a joint partnership of universities and community stakeholders to conduct research and promote quality sport experiences. This session was to explore how connections within the sport system impact participation of athletes who are blind or partially sighted. Participants learnt what stronger inter-organizational connections could mean for building a more inclusive, coordinated, and effective sport environment.

  • Building Connections: Strengthening Organizational Networks in Sport for Athletes Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted - Lead the informative and interactive session with co-presenters Kirsti Van Dornick and Amy Latimer


2026 AARFP Conference & Trade Show “You Belong Here”

A fabulous and fun group of Recreation Facilities Personnel from across Alberta. And of course mother nature was there too with a snow storm in April. Gratitude and reminder for all of us on how to pivot. A conference with many sessions fostering belonging and innovation. My contribution included:

  • Closing Keynote - “Journey to the Podium” - a snapshot into the world of paralympic sport and the importance of quality sport experiences including accessibility, belonging, and inclusion in sport for athletes to pave a journey to the podium. Carrie has risent to the podium in a variety fo sports including goalball, blind curling, blind ice hockey and more. She has more to share on adaptive strategies for facilities, program leaders, and policy makers so sport is accessible to all.

  • Workshop Session - “Accessibility Challenge - participants in groups engaged in realistic scenarios and structured activities that introduce temporary barriers intended to awaken understanding of experiences of some people with disabilities.Through guided discussion and inclusive solutioning, participants gained insight into the gaps between policy and lived experience, built confidence responding to accessibility requests real time.


Carrie's events so far for 2024

2024 speaking engagements have included company-wide presentations hosted by ERGs of ManuLife and Correction Services Canada about inclusion and accessibility in workplaces, and a Keynote at the Wild Rose School Division Support Staff Conference on their important role in a student’s journey to success. The year rounded off with Federated Coop Prairie Region Employee Group keynote session.

In 2023, Carri spoke at events for the Public Service Commission including a Kick-Off Keynote for the FedStart Accessibility initiative, and Natural Resources Canada. Other fabulous keynotes to Equity events were BMO Radicle Group (Americas Region), Ontario Power Gen, and Canadian Western Bank.

Events in 2022 included a 3 day emcee role at the 10th Pan Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning. Carrie was keynote for National Public Service Week and Equity events for the Western PSC and a presentation at Heritage Canada. An Accessibility Legal Landscape PD day for legal professionals in Ontario and a SET-BC assistive technology conference keynote.

2021 SPEAKING EVENTS BY CARRIE

2021 events at a glance had Carrie speak at Edmonton’s IDPD celebration, be a United Way Capital Region keynote, Alberta Works Vocational Counsellor assistive tech training, and open the SEA Student Showcase for Halton Catholic School Div. Presentations ranged from accessibility law, assistive technology, and her road to the podium and beyond.

Testimonials

Emcee 10th Pan Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning

Sept. 12-14, 2022
Calgary, Alberta

"Hi Carrie, I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your work at PCF10. You made a big impact on the event and I just loved to see how much you enjoyed the work and the way you leaned into the overall conference, attending sessions, mingling with delegates and making connections. It was so great working with you, you did an amazing job and adapted to the many changes thrown your way with such short turn around times. Thank you for everything and hopefully we will get to work together again." - Event Coordinator

Keynote - 2022 National Public Service Week, "Making the World a Better Place"

June 16, 2022 Virtual

"The theme of the week was "A sense of unity, appreciation, empathy." We were
particularly grateful to have you spend time with us, because your message so perfectly illustrates why these themes are so important. You outlined for us the importance of accessibility to ensure everyone has equal opportunities for success. Further, your personal story was an inspiration to overcome obstacles and create a positive change. We had over 200 participants join the session. People have taken the time to write to us personally after the event to tell me how moved they were. One comment in particular seemed to sum it up: "Carrie's gentle way of sharing her life experience, her triumphs and hurdles, and sharing ways we can help make this world more accessible was the best hour of my day. Thanks for sharing this session with us and thank you to Carrie for sharing her story!" - Canadian Heritage