BECAUSE, WE ARE ALL TEMPORARILY ABLE

Inclusion that
holds up in practice

Led by Kellina Powell — a Black Deaf author, speaker and consultant. We work with organizations to move from good intentions to accessible products, workplaces and audiences.

Kellina Powell seated in a green velvet chair in a grey pinstripe suit

award winner

  • Top 40 Under 40

    Central York Chamber of Commerce

  • Top 40 Under 40

    Aurora Chamber of Commerce

  • 2025 Top 100 Black Women to Watch

    CIBWE

Trusted by organizations building inclusion

BMHBlack Mental Health Canada
YHYWCA Hamilton
COTCity of Toronto
SASalvation Army
The Online Itinerant logoThe Online Itinerant
WDWMRCC Durham
MHNMindful Hearts Network
PGWPRME Global Women & Leadership
RODRegion of Durham
ILWIndependent Living Waterloo Region
Canadian Congress logoCanadian Congress
Southeast RSC / CSR Sud-Est logoSoutheast RSC / CSR Sud-Est
CHOCanadian Hard of Hearing Association
She Leads Here (Dubai) logoShe Leads Here (Dubai)
VFDVOICE for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children
DASS Venture Community logoDASS Venture Community
PCFPARO Centre for Women's Enterprise
Voices to Vision logoVoices to Vision

What we offer

A flexible support model designed to carry organizations from initial onboarding to long-term growth.

01

A structured program

A proven method that gives your team a clear path from awareness to accountable, day-to-day inclusive practice.

02

Onboarding and ongoing support

Onboarding for new clients and continued support for existing ones, so progress never depends on a single workshop.

03

Bespoke consulting

Engagements shaped around your sector, your people and the specific barriers your audiences are running into.

04

Continuous follow-up

Regular check-ins that hold momentum, unblock implementation and turn commitments into measurable change.

05

Keynotes and workshops

Standalone or add-on sessions for teams, conferences and events that need an energetic, lived-experience perspective.

ways to work together

Start where you are

Starter

three months

A focused start for leaders and small teams ready to move quickly.

  • Discovery and accessibility audit
  • Structured program across three months
  • Bi-weekly working sessions
  • Action plan with owners and timelines

Growth

six months

Deeper work with time to embed practice, not just policy.

  • Everything in the Starter package
  • Implementation support between sessions
  • Team enablement and manager coaching
  • Mid-point and closing impact review

Enterprise

scoped with you

Multi-team or multi-city partnerships with tailored scope.

  • Organization-wide assessment
  • Custom program design and rollout
  • Keynotes, workshops, training and internal comms
  • Quarterly partnership reviews

Every engagement is scoped with you, including flexible payment and considered barter or partnership arrangements where they make sense for both sides.

Kellina Powell speaking at a City of Toronto event podium

our brand story

Our right to win

Our work is grounded in advocacy, inclusion and equality — especially disability equality. We help organizations create meaningful change while building strong, authentic connections with the people they serve.

Lived perspective
A Black Deaf woman leading the work, not describing it from the outside.
Practical expertise
Coaching, consulting and speaking experience translated into operational change.
Personal commitment
Advocacy, inclusion and disability equality are the work, not a line item.
Ideas into action
Every engagement ends with something your team can actually implement.

YOU SHOULD CARE BECAUSE

We are all temporarily able

Accessibility, empathy and inclusion are not edge cases. They are how organizations serve people equitably — today and for everyone they will become.

publishing and thought leadership

Books

Cover of EveryDay I Am Just Deaf

EveryDay I Am Just Deaf

Life in a Hearing World

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Cover of Trailblazing & Transforming

Trailblazing & Transforming

Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

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Cover of Success Wisdom

Success Wisdom

Deaf and Hearing People

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Cover of Young Changemakers

Young Changemakers

Changing the World One Story at a Time

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what people are saying

With her thoughtful advice and strategic insights, our team achieved first place. I was amazed by her ability to share her knowledge in such a meaningful and impactful way. I would highly recommend her as a mentor and leader.

Charlie Yan

Campus Changemakers Hackathon

Kellina's drive and passion allows her to create connections with those around her and assist them with seeing their full potential. Her journey is not only motivating but inspiring.

Jenessa K.

Program participant

If you are looking for someone who leads with empathy, champions inclusivity, and inspires hope wherever she goes, Kellina Powell is that person.

Kristi Maggio

Young Changemakers

Kellina would make everyone happy if anyone is feeling down. She will cheer people up and wants everyone to have a good day.

Jillisa G.

Community member

speaking and partnerships

Beyond the engagement

  • Keynotes, workshops, panels and podcast appearances
  • Three-month pilot projects to prove value before scaling
  • Partnerships with organizations across multiple cities
  • A LinkedIn community of 5.7K plus Instagram and Facebook
Top 40 Under 40 — 2026 Recognition and Celebration collage featuring Kellina Powell and fellow honourees

Ready to create more inclusive and meaningful impact?

Work with us through a structured program, a customized consulting engagement or an enterprise partnership. Book a consultation to discuss your goals, challenges and the right path forward.

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