Ted is originally from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, but has called Calgary home since 2002. Ted identifies as an individual with a disability; cerebral palsy in his right hand and since he was in his teens has been an advocate to ensure that people with disabilities have the support and resources to live an independent and fulfilling life.
Ted began his work by providing sensitivity workshops for foster parents who may have a child with a disability in their care, under the direction of the Federation of Foster Families Association of Nova Scotia. He later focused his career in working to eliminate employment barriers as a Provincial Coordinator for WORKink Nova Scotia; an online employment resource centre.
After moving to Calgary, he used his skills as an Employment Coordinator for several government sponsored programs and then accepted the position of LEARN Coordinator with ILRCC on October 1, 2007. Ted is excited about this job and vows to work diligently to promote ILRCC and the LEARN program throughout Calgary.
In his spare time, Ted enjoys watching, collecting and making movies. He has a great interest in media arts, theatre, and travel. It is Teds plan to see the world and travel to a different location at least once a year. Ted lives in the downtown core with his dog, Basil.
Ted Bonar