Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023

Linda M. Perry, C.M.
Langley, British Columbia

Linda Perry is passionate educator and advocate for people with disabilities. The former executive director of Vela Canada, she advanced the innovative concept of microboards, a small network of supporters that helps individuals access services, receive funding and lead independent lives. Her Microboard™ model is considered an exemplar of best practice at the United Nations, and has significantly advanced freedoms and self-determination among people with disabilities.