Melissa Lyon

Melissa is passionate about celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. Melissa has a master’s degree in Special Education from Vancouver Island University (VIU). She has worked on contract as an instructor at VIU, Capilano University, and the Open Door Group, teaching non-credit courses related to disability awareness. She has also worked at the University of Victoria and Camosun College, supporting their diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Melissa is an accessibility consultant who has lived experience as a person with a disability, having cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Melissa was a member of the BC Employment Accessibility Standard Committee and is on the provincial committee that is guiding the BC Employment Strategy for Youth.

Key focus areas: Melissa creates and facilitates customized courses and workshops, supporting organizations in creating accessibility plans, developing accessibility resources and articles, and mentoring others. In addition, she has worked as a consultant, writer, and resource developer at various non-profit disability-serving organizations.

Languages: English