Kelsey Seguin

Age: 26
Occupation: Master’s student & Diversity and Inclusion Analyst

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING AND/OR WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AMBITIONS?

I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Sociology at the University of Ottawa.

I work at the Government Canada through the Federal Student Work Experience Program with Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) as a Diversity and Inclusion Analyst.

WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS, INTERESTS, AND HOBBIES?

I have a great passion for reading, research, drawing, music, art-based therapies, video games, Lego building, and photography. I have a cat named Buddy who is my pride and joy.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH BRAIN-BASED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES?

I was born at 25 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 6 ounces. I have mild right hemiplegia cerebral palsy. I have had physiotherapy and other forms of treatment. I am very independent although I have slowly come to learn that it is human to ask for help sometimes. While some days are more difficult than others, I think it is crucial to persevere and know that it makes us stronger. Whatever our differences may be, they should not stop us or others from being treated with compassion.