Spencer West

Spencer West is a keynote speaker, author, content creator and disability advocate based in Toronto. After losing both legs at age five due to a genetic disease, he has built a career challenging assumptions about disability and advocating for inclusion. He gained international recognition after summiting Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and wheelchair, a seven-day ascent profiled in the documentary Redefine Possible which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He is the author of memoir Standing Tall: My Journey and forthcoming book Breaking Free.