Speaker

Dr. Diane Kolin frequently speaks at conferences, symposiums, and universities in North America and in Europe. She delivers talks and workshops in English and French.

Diane sits in her wheelchair, she wears a black costume. She has short brown hair, glasses, and a micro-headset. She speaks to the audience, moving her arms, and smiling.

Dr. Diane Kolin is a singer, teacher, and disability rights activist. A wheelchair user, she works with cultural venues and schools to help them improve their accessibility. She is the founder of ArtsAbly, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the work of artists with disabilities and leading workshops on disability and accessibility in the arts. As a keynote speaker and educator, Diane shares her lived experience, emphasizing how effective communication is essential to creating a more accessible society, workplace, and educational environment.