NORMAN KUNC AND EMMA VAN DER KLIFT
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
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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. |
![]() This smile never leaves Norm's face when he's on his boat. |
Born with cerebral palsy, Norman attended a segregated school for children with physical disabilities; then, at the age 13, he was integrated into a regular school. From there, he went on to complete an Bachelor's degree in Humanities and a Master of Science degree in Family Therapy.
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 running a half-marathon. |
For more than 25 years, Emma Van der Klift has assisted families, agencies, and school districts to support people with varying abilities to live meangingful and enjoyable lives within their communities.
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. 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. |
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Norman and Emma have a daughter (Erinn) and a son (Evan) and live in Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. ![]() Erinn - Emma's Dad - Norm - Emma - Evan - Jason (son-in-law) |
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