Bio: (1975-2025) A longtime advocate for people with disabilities, Ryan dedicated much of his writing to promoting wheelchair accessibility and better public transportation. In 2018, he ran for Mayor of Ottawa, motivated by his belief that the city had not done enough to make Ottawa accessible or treat people with disabilities fairly. He carried that conviction throughout his life, consistently pushing for improvements and greater inclusion. Outside of his advocacy work, Ryan enjoyed listening to music, watching movies and television, spending time with friends, reading comics, thrift shopping, and, as he proudly described himself, being “a geek.”
