Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift have spent the last 25 years working to ensure that people with disabilities are able to take their rightful place in schools, workplaces, and communities.

Although they are well known advocates within the disability rights community, they prefer to think of themselves as modern day storytellers, continuing the long held tradition of using humour and narrative to initiate self-reflection and social change.

Norman and Emma are co-directors of Broadreach Training and Resources Ltd. They provide in-service and training in the areas of inclusive education, employment equity, conflict resolution, and other disability rights issues. They travel extensively throughout North America and abroad working with school districts, human service agencies, employers and advocacy groups.

Emma and Norman have collaborated on a number of writing projects, including one chapter discussing the underlying power dynamics in a helper/helpee relationship, and another chapter challenging the perspective of disability as a deficiency. Currently they are working on a book which contends that the field of rehabilitation tyrannizes people with disabilities in the same way that the diet industry tyrannizes women.

Initially, Norman's advocacy focused on the educational rights of students with disabilities. More recently, he has directed his attention to how schools and communities can build a sense of belonging and avoid a climate of allegiance based on a common enemy. When Norm isn't working,  you'll find him sailing, cycling, or listening to jazz.

Emma is a mediator who received training and certification in third party dispute resolution and negotiation at the Justice Institute in Vancouver, B.C. She provides mediation, conflict coaching,and in-house training in confict resolution to non-profit agencies, boards, business groups, management teams and union organizations. Emma is currently working on a Master's degree in Conflict Analysis and Management at Royal Roads University.

Prior to joining forces with Norman, Emma worked as a Labour Relations Director for a non-profit organization on Vancouver Island.  In addition,

When Emma isn't on the road, you'll find her running, cycling, cooking, or reading. Rumor also has it that she is working on a novel.