John Lord

John Lord and his Associates offer a variety of consultation and training opportunities. John Lord was a founder, and director for more than ten years (1982-1994) of the Centre for Research & Education in Human Services in Kitchener, where he and his colleagues pioneered participatory action research approaches in human services. Over the last twen... ty-five years, John has been involved in a wide range of research and evaluation projects in community supports that enhance inclusion and citizenship. Much of his research contributes to understanding the "bridges" or "transformation" needed to move from dependence to independence, from institutions to community, from rehabilitation to independent living, and from powerlessness to empowerment. John's research is grounded in the lives and personal experience of vulnerable citizens. His own life is a rich example of living with issues of vulnerability - he is a parent of a child with a disability, he works in partnership with people with disabilities in all his work, and he is deeply committed to social change which enhances inclusive communities and full citizenship for all. John has assisted numerous organizations and projects "shift their thinking and acting" toward citizen driven approaches, individualized support and funding, and community participation. John Lord and his associates also offer research support in several areas.Read More