Former lieutenant\u002Dgovernor of Ontario David Onley dead at 72
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He was the first visibly disabled person to serve as lieutenant governor and always championed accessibility issues. “His smiling face and exceptional skills as a communicator were already familiar to the many Ontarians who had followed his career in television journalism, which included a focus on science and technology reporting. Early in his media career, camera shots often focused only on his upper body, but Mr. Onley insisted that he be shown in his mobility device.
“Before his time as Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Onley served as the chair of the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council and as a member of the accessibility councils for the Rogers Centre and the Air Canada Centre. Upon taking office as The Queen’s representative on September 5, 2007, he brought with him a conviction that every person should be able to contribute to the heights of his or her own ability.
The statement concluded: “Mr. Onley believed so deeply in the goodwill and firm practicality of Ontarians that he saw no reason why we could not lead the world in transforming society so that everyone is able to contribute something of value. And there is no doubt that his legacy has positively impacted the lives of people across Ontario.”
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