About Me

Most believe the existence of disability to be a “problem”.  Laurie introduces the existence of disability “as a way of life” that allows people to start approaching the accommodation of people with disabilities as a positive action from the structural renovations of physical space and the employment and retention of people with disabilities to how to serve customers with disabilities.  The goal is to help companies develop inclusive policies and practices while limiting red tape.

People with disabilities are an untapped sector of the workforce that cherishes the contributions they have made and will make in the future.  It is good business for companies to recognize that potential and move towards the creation of a truly inclusive workplace.

Having  completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 1995 from York University.  She continued her studies at York completing a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 1998.  From there Ms. Alphonse went on to complete a Masters of Social Work degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, graduating in the year 2000.  In addition, she has completed courses towards a certificate in human resource development to compliment her experience as a diversity awareness trainer and community development programmer.

In 2006 Laurie Alphonse combined the breadth of her experience in the creation of Access Infinity Management where she works to support people with disabilities with counselling and advancing accessibility & inclusion through policy &  community program development and training assistance to organizations