David is the Director of BCIC's new Blissymbolics-based social networking project - Blisspace.
He is passionate about assisting people to learn about and explore Blissymbolics and it's potential for creative expression, and social interaction.
Before taking on this role he was BCIC's Technologist, and a facilitator for BCIC's Remote Classroom project.
Previous to this he worked for the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy as a a facilitator for computer, music, and art day programs.
Paul Marshall - Tech Support
Paul assists David in developing the new Blissymbolics-based social networking - Blisspace. He has been a technologist and
webmaster for the past twelve
years. Because he has cerebral
palsy, he understands the importance and power of
literacy particularly as it relates to the great impact that
technology has in the lives of our clients. With this in mind,
he is passionate about providing ongoing literacy and
computer training to support our clients.
Shirley McNaughton, C.M., Ph. D. - Volunteer Consultant
Shirley continues to support BCIC, drawing on her years of experience with Blissymbolics and with Bliss users. As a special educator, she has been teaching - first children, then adults - persons with cerebral palsy since 1968. She retired from the position of executive director in 1989, and has now retired from the Board of Directors in 2011.
Shirley volunteers as needed, in the implementation of Blisspace – supporting the literacy and communication endeavours of Bliss users and Bliss alumni and contributing to the application of Blissymbolics within this new medium. Shirley possesses the Order of Canada and has been dedicated to Bliss since 1971.
Miriam Running - Parent/Adviser
Miriam has been a very crucial member of our organization for a number of years. Her insights of being a parent and her background working as a public health nurse has and still is immeasurable. Her gentle ways, have focused us on many objectives of the program we have today.
Ann (Miriam’s beloved daughter) was one of our greatest supporters and a very proud Bliss Alumni. We remember Ann’s beautiful presence along with others. Their memories will guide us in our future endeavors.
