188: Supporting people with disabilities find meaningful employment with Scott Allardyce

Meet Scott

Scott Allardyce was born at East York General Hospital on May 13, 1966. Scott has lived in Toronto, Scarborough, Markham and now Bowmanville. Scott received his Bachelor (Honours) of Arts Degree from York University in 1990. Scott has worked as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility and Treasury Board Secretariat and as a Policy Advisor within the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing and the Ministry of Education for the Government of Ontario for the past years.

 Scott's volunteer work includes being the past Chair of Transportation Action Now, a group dedicated to ensuring that persons with disabilities and senior citizens have access to public transportation throughout Ontario. Past Vice Chair of PACE Independent Living, this organization provides attendant support services to persons with disabilities so they can lead independent lives within their communities. 

Scott has recently founded The Canadian Disability Alliance. This advocacy group is made up of over 1700 members across Canada. The primary goal of the Canadian Disability Alliance is to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and their families. Scott has also served on the Birchmount Bluffs Community Neighbourhood Centre Board; this Board provides community services to the residents of Scarborough. 

Scott served on the Board of On the Move; this organization provides support to children with developmental disabilities by providing them with educational and employment services. Scott was also a member of the Board of Directors of Ability On-line. This organization provides the opportunity for disabled youth to communicate online with their peers. Scott was the Campaign Manager for Ms. Dorothy Laxton, Candidate for Scarborough Centre in the 2006 Federal Election. Scott Chaired the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's United Way Campaign – 2005-2006. He has created the Connexions Program for University and College Graduates with disabilities to come to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a one-day networking session with Ministry professionals to discuss employment opportunities in the Ontario Public Service. Scott was the Secretary of Citizens with Disabilities-Ontario. Currently, Scott returned to York University and completed his graduate degree in Public Policy Administration and Constitutional Law. 

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