Chris Stark was the Manager of Monitoring, Liaison and Mediation for the Accessible Transportation Directorate of the Canadian Transportation Agency. His first role at the Agency involved the resolution of complaints from travelers with disabilities. Before joining the Agency, Mr. Stark held several positions with Transport Canada. While with Transport Canada, he received a Ministerial award of excellence. Chris . Stark graduated with honors in Arts and Education from St. Mary’s University in Nova Scotia, where he received a “Golden M” award for his contribution to university life. His work with the New Brunswick Bicentennial Commission, notably the development of the first tactile and braille pin in Canada, earned him a letter of commendation from Queen Elizabeth II. He received the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada awarded by the Governor General “in recognition of significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada”.
Over the years, Chris . Stark has spoken to many groups in Canada and abroad, such as the European Conference of Ministers of Transport in Paris, France; Independence ’92: the World Congress of Persons with Disabilities; Inclusion by Design: Planning the Barrier free World; the 50th Annual Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association Conference, the Third Paralympic Congress in Atlanta, Georgia and, several of the Access to the Skies Conferences, sponsored by the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Chris Stark and, Marie Stark , enjoy travelling with their guide dogs. Their travels provide them with first hand experience of services for persons with disabilities. Articles based on their experiences have been published in Canadian magazines such as Ability Network and Abilities.