Citizen members

Francois Gosselin
Member Representative

“I am president of François et son TDL, and I have been working in the TDL field for 13 years.”

Serge Côté

“Quadriplegic since May 1987, I work as an expert by experience with the Adaptavie Living Laboratory. My philosophy: Independence is achieved one day at a time…”

Denise Hetu

“The future, advancement, progress… and even more so, curiosity and discovery: that’s what inspires me in research. Moving things forward, pushing ahead, no matter what the cause. Getting involved, even in a small way, is already contributing.”

Thomas Tremblay

“Research allows me to get involved in my community and share my skills and knowledge.”

Emmanuel Tardif

“With over 15 years of experience in customer service and citizen services, my involvement with Cirris is a great opportunity for me to help guide the center’s work by taking into account the real needs of the population.”

Kim Auclair

“I am a web consultant and host of the Capable podcast, which focuses on entrepreneurship without limits. I am involved in promoting the normalization of disability in the business world.”

Marie Lee Houde

“My participation in research projects is important for improving the social and professional inclusion of people living with mild intellectual disabilities. It’s a mission that is close to my heart!”

Raynald Pelletier

“As a committed, positive, and action-oriented citizen, I actively participate in the Cirris citizens’ assembly to promote mutual aid and improve everyone’s quality of life.”

Robert Rousse

“Having retired after a career in community work and then road safety, I am now involved in developing solutions for the social inclusion of older people, particularly in terms of street furniture.”

Suzie Paquin

“As an active retiree, I am involved in participatory research and social integration projects.”