Lauren Pires

Invisible Disability Speaker, Lauren Pires

Invisible Disabilities, Dating With A Disability, Mobility Disabilities, Rare Disease, Resilience, Self-Acceptance

I write op-eds

Media

Niagara joins global movement to honour Canadians living with a rare disease

Not LocalOnline

URL: https://www.notllocal.com/local-news/niagara-joins-global-movement-to-honour-canadians-living-with-a-rare-disease-10222437

My (Muscle) Weakness is Also My Strength: Life with an Invisible Disability

Ramona MagazineOnline

URL: https://ramonamag.com/2024/11/my-muscle-weakness-is-also-my-strength-life-with-an-invisible-disability/

30 ‘global leaders’ in disability awareness and this Mississauga woman is among them

InsaugaOnline

URL: https://www.insauga.com/30-global-leaders-in-disability-awareness-and-this-mississauga-woman-is-among-them/

A decade of disability awareness: Invisible Disability Association marks anniversary

Global NewsOnline

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/10026454/invisible-disability-awareness-week/

Biography

Lauren Pires is an invisible disability speaker on resilience and belonging. Named #2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year in North America's largest inspirational speaking competition (Speaker Slam, 2023), recognized globally as a D-30 Disability Impact List honoree (Diversability, 2024), “But You LOOK Good” Inspiration Award winner (Invisible Disabilities Association, 2023) and the only Invisible Disabilities Association Ambassador in Canada, Pires was born with Central Core Disease, a rare neuromuscular disorder. Although she lives with 33% strength of the average person, Pires is known for her yay-saying and 100% spirit. Pires has been featured on Breakfast Television, CityNews Toronto, RareDiseaseDay.org, GlobalNews.ca and more.

Expertise

  • Invisible Disabilities
  • Dating With A Disability
  • Mobility Disabilities
  • Rare Disease
  • Resilience
  • Self-Acceptance

Languages spoken: English

Located in Mississauga, Ontario

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