My name is Hollis, it’s nice to meet you.

I am a chronically physically disabled man with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy.

My constructive thoughts and strategies for reinvigorating society’s common perspective of disability, while protecting and championing the fabulous work that has been done to date, enable myself and others to thrive.

My approach and work have earned me honours and accolades that I’m immensely proud of including the Ottawa Celebration of People Award in 2008 and, most recently, in 2024, I was a Meritorious Service Medal Award Winner.

I hold both an undergraduate and graduate degree in History from Carleton University. Majoring in History has provided me with a profound understanding of the world and how its evolved over time, allowing me to interact with and perceive the world in a more constructively critical light.

I am passionate about education and philanthropy. I am proud of my participation in a panel at the Canadian History Association’s Annual Meeting at the University of British Columbia in 2019 and guest lecturing at Carleton University in classes on Disability Studies and Social Work.

In 2023, I established the Hollis Peirce Bursary for Students with Disabilities at Carleton University to help students with physical disabilities, achieve their own academic goals in spite of financial burdens or hardship.

And I am most proud of my contributions to furthering accessibility in my hometown of Ottawa, Ontario. In 2009, I’ve served as the Ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Walk & Roll. I was the leader and creator of the Accessibility Team (A-Team) for the Ottawa Folk Fest (2008-2010) and Bluesfest (2010). In 2009, I founded the Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League (OPWHL).

I look forward to connecting with you further through my podcast, social media, events and guest lecturing opportunities.