Spencer West

Spencer West is a Canadian motivational speaker, author, and activist who has achieved numerous accomplishments despite having both his legs amputated due to a genetic disorder at the age of five. He has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, authored two books, and been a part of Free The Children. Spencer is also an advocate for the LGBT community, sharing his personal experiences of navigating the intersectionality of disability and sexuality, speaking at various LGBT events, and receiving the inaugural LGBT YouthLine Trailblazer Award in 2019. He continues to inspire audiences worldwide with messages of resilience, positivity, and inclusivity.

Statement of Accessibility and Inclusion: Harrison auditorium is wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms in the space are accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms are available. An American Sign Language Interpreter will be present for the duration of the event. Masking is optional, but appreciated. Please contact [email protected] with any accommodations not listed above or questions.

We recognize that our event is held during Ramadan and that breaking of fast will occur during the event. We apologize for any inconvenience that this will cause for members of our community observing Ramadan. Members of the Disabled Coalition will be walking from Harrison Auditorium to Christian Association for Iftar. Accessible shuttle transportation is available upon request. If you are interested, please reach out to [email protected].

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