The Self Advocates of the Rockies have been leaders in the self-advocacy movement, travelling internationally to help build inclusion.

The Self-Advocate Leadership Network has been at the forefront of advocacy for British Columbians with intellectual disabilities.

Jo-Anne Gauthier is a fearless speaker and leader in BC's self-advocacy movement.

Co-founder of the Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN), Nanaimo’s Michael McLellan is one of BC’s most prominent self-advocates