Elizabeth Lowe, wearing a bright pink blazer, a gray top, and a silver pendant necklace, smiles warmly at the camera. Her hair is tied back, and she wears sunglasses on her head, with hoop earrings and teal eyeshadow in a well-lit indoor setting.
Board Member
Quebec City, Quebec

Elizabeth Lowe

What brought you to the Disability Without Poverty movement and what is your professional background? 

I have a college degree in arts, languages and communications from Champlain St-Lawrence College. I was drawn to DWP right away. Being disabled myself, I was eager to become a stronger advocate for the disabled community. I recently started a new job as an at-home executive assistant for another community-based disability advocacy group in Montreal called Finautonome. We help disabled people understand and apply for financial aid programs. I love my job, my colleagues and I especially feel so fortunate to be working from home! I save ions of energy and I have much more time to actually do my job instead of travelling several hours a week to and from an office. I also love not having to pack a lunchbox and carry my laptop everywhere. 

If you could change one thing in Canada today, what would it be? 

If I could change one thing right now in Canada, it would be creating much more part time jobs for disabled people within the government. People need to know that it’s not "one disability fits all";  our disabilities are all different, and those of us with neurological disabilities that result in energy deficiencies can significantly contribute to better our society! 

What is the best part about working remotely? 

Working remotely is my career goal!!! Having a major energy deficiency and having to constantly justify it can be exhausting. Working from home saves me ions of energy, as even using my adapted transportation service several times a week to get to where I need to go is draining (it could take me an hour to get to and from work). Having flexible working hours is definitely another major bonus. 

What is one thing you’d like people to know about you? 

I am a complete and utter art nerd! Everything from drawing, designing tote bags, writing, reading, watching movies and listening to music on a daily basis! Art is the one place where I feel like it’s okay to make mistakes and actually celebrate them.