ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Max Brault
Max Brault is an accessibility consultant and disability activist.
He is lead of Nīewe’s Accessibility Consulting Service, is President/CEO of Accommodation Councillors of Canada Network (Accnet), and CEO of The Max Brault SMA Foundation.
As a senior federal civil servant, he organized and facilitated the Persons with Disabilities Champions and Chairs Committee (PwDCCC) and was instrumental in creating the Accessible Canada Act.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Race to the Starting Line
Few laws since the Charter of Rights and Freedoms have had as much impact as the Accessible Canada Act. Passed in 2019, it aims to create a barrier-free Canada by 2040, addressing employment, infrastructure, communication, and more.
Despite its significance, many remain unaware of its impact and origins. In The Race to the Starting Line, Max Brault unpacks the Act’s key elements, introduces the federal offices enforcing it, and shares powerful stories of resilience. Featuring insights from top accessibility leaders, the book is both a roadmap and a call to action to remove barriers across Canada.
Praise for The race to the starting line
An engaging read about the successful fight to create the Accessible Canada Act and its comprehensive seven pillars. Essential reading for every Canadian concerned about equal justice and equal opportunity for all.
What an incredible and completely honest presentation of fact, vulnerability of person, and critical thinking.
I’m hopeful that [Max Brault's] book will inspire positive change, improve the system, and help pave the way toward a barrier-free society.
Great work! This is very readable, clear, and engaging. I love the weaving together of different perspectives with your story.
