Jane Dyson is a trusted and influential leader who has devoted much of her working life to advocating on behalf of people with disabilities.

Jane’s sustained commitment to accessibility and inclusion includes 17 years with Disability Alliance BC, the past six years as executive director. She has worked proactively with groups and organizations on policy initiatives that have led to positive changes for thousands of people with disabilities. She played a key role in the BC government’s 10-year plan to make BC the most progressive province for people with disabilities.

Jane has been working with the BC Ministry of Justice to modernize regulations related to the Guide and Assistance Dog Act.

She facilitated a consultation which reduced barriers to employment by enabling 108,000 people receiving disability assistance to calculate their earnings on an annual, rather than a monthly, basis. This allowed allowed people to earn more money and improve financial security for themselves and their families.

Jane has volunteered her time and energy to countless other organizations, boards and community groups. She founded the Disability Without Poverty Network to drive positive social change. She is committed to change for the better for some of BC’s most vulnerable and underrepresented citizens.