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Public Service Neurodiversity Week/Speakers (view source)
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<li>'''Role''': Human Resources Specialist Advisor </li>
<li>'''Role''': Human Resources Specialist Advisor </li>
<li>'''Department''': Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)</li>
<li>'''Department''': Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)</li>
<li>'''About''': To follow</li>
<li>'''About''': John T. Ward, PhD is an HR Advisor in Character Leadership Program, where he supports disability inclusion, Indigenous knowledge, ethics, and equity-focused initiatives. A professor at the University of Sydney, John specializes in Indigenous disability knowledge and research methodologies, informed by lived experience with dyslexia, ADHD, and light sensitivity. With a PhD in Education from the University of Ottawa, John has dedicated his career to advancing accessibility, particularly in the context of learning disabilities. He has provided expert guidance across several federal departments, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. John serves as Vice President of the Interdepartmental Network of Disability and Accessibility Chairs and is the author of Indigenous Disability Studies—a 2025 top-ranked publication in disability law and accessibility. A Sharing Circle facilitator and advocate for wholistic knowledge systems, John brings a unique and inclusive perspective to PSNW through his commitment to Indigenous and disability-informed leadership.
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