Born with a degenerative deafblind condition, Matthew is a recognized expert in accessibility legislation, policy and practice as tools to remove barriers and create economic and social value.

Life with a disability, he says, is not about courage in the face of adversity, but finding ways to live ingeniously. Matthew brings this philosophy to help governments, global brands, thinktanks, institutions and businesses across sectors and industries deliver strategies, spaces, products, and services that respond to their people and drive results that matter.

As Head, Accessibility Practice at the Rick Hansen Foundation, Matthew provides leadership counsel across functional teams to deliver on the foundation’s mission create and deliver innovative solutions that accelerate a global movement to remove barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities. Previously, Matthew founded two consulting practices serving corporate, non-profit and public sector clients across North America. He has also held executive roles in Canada’s charitable sector.

Matthew writes and speaks about disability and serves on various committees and boards, including Vice Chair of Accessibility Standards Canada, Chair of the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council for the province of Ontario, and Vice Chair of Canadian Blind Hockey, the fastest growing parasport in Canada.

His passion, insights and stories as a deafblind professional, husband and dad bring meaningful access to life for professional and casual audiences alike.