Brenda Agnew, Parent and Family Advocate, Client Liaison, Gluckstein Lawyers
I am the proud mother of two boys, Chase and Maclain and my younger son Maclain has severe Cerebral Palsy and profound hearing loss as a result of a condition known as Kernicterus, a brain injury that results from untreated jaundice. Since Maclain was diagnosed, I have tried to be tireless in advocating for better systems and programs for children with special needs. There is much personal empowerment in having the ability to provide substantial input on how policies, programs, and priorities are created and communicated, and how we incorporate and engage families. I feel blessed to have great opportunities to create, foster, and grow relationships with professionals, fellow parents, and caregivers.
She is an active member of volunteer organizations such as CP-Net, CHILD-BRIGHT Citizen Engagement Committee, PONDA, the AACPDM, and the Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee.
In addition to her role as a client liaison with Gluckstein Lawyers, she is also a school board trustee with the HCDSB where she is also the Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee.
