Vickie is someone who finds and implements innovative solutions in the social sector. As Executive Director of PLAN Institute of Citizenship and Disability, she is a recognized Canadian source of inspiration and demonstrable solutions related to social networks, social audits, citizenship and disability.

Vickie is a co-founder of Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) a pioneer social enterprise supporting families plan for the safety and well being of their family member with a disability.  She created PLAN’s Personal Network program, a unique response to the isolation and loneliness experienced by people with disabilities. 

She currently mentors the spread of grass roots PLAN groups in 40 locations globally.   Vickie is a founder and active a member of the steering committee for Philia – an international dialogue on caring citizenship and welcoming communities. For the past 2 years she has co-led a Canadian exploration on sustainability and social innovation with the J.W. McConnell Foundation.

Vickie writes, consults and lectures internationally on social networks, organizational transformation and scaling social innovation.  She is co-author of, Safe and Secure - Six Steps to Creating a Personal Future Plan for People with Disabilities.

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