Yvonne Spicer lives in London, Ontario, Canada, where she is on the New Vision Advocates Committee and is a leader in Community Living and Developmental Services.Yvonne has spoken loudly for the inclusion of all people, locally, and around the world, presenting at political events. Yvonne encourages people to rely on their strengths by championing their successes. She makes sure that rights for all people are acknowledged.Yvonne has expanded her public profile to share her passion for inclusiveness through presentations, keynote speeches, and collaborative projects. Yvonne has been recognized for her advocacy on social issues, especially on the topics of human and disability rights, combating poverty, as well as innovative housing, and employment opportunities.Yvonne has just released a book for purchase by the public, titled My Life, My Choice, My Future. In her book, Yvonne focuses on the obstacles and successes that a person may experience in life. She believes firmly in a person having control over their own life experiences. As a person who has achieved many goals with the use of individualized funding, Yvonne loves to share the dreams that can come true with an organized plan leading to success.Yvonne has partnered with professionals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop their plan and achieve their goals. She is especially experienced with advocating for people with multiple intersectionality’s. Yvonne focuses on the person’s choice of employment, their challenges, vision, and strengths. She is committed to people being at the centre, the focus of their own plan.Yvonne is a tireless advocate, who is not afraid to speak up, and is confident that all people who have an intellectual disability can achieve a life of their dreams when they are in charge.