In BC, Karin had various positions involving working for and with people with disabilities. She is especially interested in vocational training and personal advocacy. Her belief is that no one must be left on the sidelines of society. She lives in the northern community of Gift Lake. As a person living with a physical disability, Carrielynn is active in reducing barriers that keep people with disabilities from enjoying services and programs available to the general public.
Respect begins at home.
She graduated from the Ontario School for the Blind in 1961 and trained as a Rehabilitation Teacher with CNIB the following year. Following her practicum in Sudbury, she worked in this field with the CNIB in Ontario until she moved to Edmonton. Doris was employed in the same capacity until her retirement in 1999. During her working life, Doris assisted newly blind and deaf-blind individuals with skills in communication, daily living and leisure activities. Through it all, she achieved her BA degree from the University of Alberta at night classes.