Andrew Gurza is an award winning Disability Awareness Consultant and the Chief Disability Officer and Co-founder of Bump’n, a sex toy company for and by disabled people.  Andrew uses they/he pronouns and identifies proudly as disabled.  Their work has been featured on BBC, CBC, Daily Xtra, Gay Times UK, Huffington Post, The Advocate, Everyday Feminism, Mashable, Out.com, and several anthologies.  He was the subject of an award winning National Film Board of Canada Documentary “Picture This”.  Andrew has guested on a number of podcasts including Dan Savage’s Savage Love and Cameron Esposito’s Queery. He has spoken all over the world on sex, disability and what it means to be a Queer Cripple. 




He is also the host of Disability After Dark: The Podcast Shining a Bright Light on Disability Stories  which won a Canadian Podcast Award in 2021, was a Queerty Award nominee, and was chosen as an Honoree at the 2020 Webby Awards.

Dale Walsh is a coach for the families of those diagnosed with schizophrenia. He has been coaching these families for several years and is the creator of the LIVELOVE method to help his clients.  He is guided by the mantra “Recovery is Always an Option.”

Following  a thirteen-week hospitalization after being “extracted” from Dartmouth College in 1975, he was in a private psychiatric program where he was hospitalized nine times over five years. 
He then moved into his own unsupervised apartment and returned to college at Fairleigh Dickinson University, from where he graduated magna cum laude in English Literature.
Diagnosed 50 years ago, Dale has been episode-free for the past 32. His mental health journey has evolved from total psychosis to a miraculous recovery. He has lived independently for forty years.

Born with a rare neuromuscular myopathy, Jeff has spent his life dedicated to advocating for himself and others with disabilities. With a PhD in Media Studies from Western University, Jeff’s research focuses on the representation of disability in popular and digital culture. Jeff is currently an Associate Professor of Disability Studies at King’s University College @ Western University in London, ON.

Katherine Klimatas is a dynamic graphic designer, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker known for her compelling creativity and resilience. Born with brittle bones disease, Katherine has transformed personal challenges into a source of inspiration throughout her career. A proud alumna of Loyola University, she combines her academic background with real-world experience to drive her successful design business. In addition to her design work, Katherine is a passionate advocate and motivational speaker, using her platform to raise awareness about disability issues and inspire others to overcome obstacles. Her journey is a powerful testament to determination, creativity, and the endless possibilities that arise when passion meets purpose.

Victoria Scholz is a dedicated advocate for sustainable and inclusive fashion. She began her career at 15 as a personal assistant to a designer and holds a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree in fashion, along with extensive experience in the supply chain.
Victoria has witnessed the environmental degradation caused by the industry, including polluted water and non-biodegradable synthetic materials, as well as the exploitation of garment workers in unsafe conditions. She is passionate about raising awareness of these issues and believes that if consumers understood the consequences of fast fashion, they would make more ethical choices.
Through her brand, House of Dodo, launched in 2020, Victoria promotes diversity in fashion, advocating for the representation of all body types and skin colors. Her mission is to educate consumers, empower workers, and demand accountability from brands, working to create a fashion industry that respects both people and the planet.

Zoe Harrison lives in Liverpool, is a BSc Psychology Graduate, with 2 years nhs experience and BPS membership, based in Merseyside. She is a disabled young lady with a passion for equality, accessibility and advocating for others. She is able to use her experiences to help raise awareness about disabilities, advocate for equality and promote accessibility. She is available to advise and support companies/individuals looking to educate themselves on how they are able to be more inclusive and accessible. She is also available for motivational speaking roles and support on navigating life with a neuromuscular condition.