Malcolm Peat Lectureship | School of Rehabilitation Therapy

The Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship was established in memory and recognition of former Queen's School of Rehabilitation Therapy Director and founder of the International Centre for Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation (ICACBR), Dr. Malcolm Peat.

During his tenure with the School and ICACBR, Dr. Peat, who was passionate about improving the lives of people around the world using CBR approaches, was instrumental in raising the international profile of Queen’s and the School of Rehabilitation Therapy.

With a goal of stimulating thought and expanding horizons, this lectureship honours the internationally recognized work of Dr. Peat by inviting prominent national and international speakers in fields associated with Community Based Rehabilitation, Global Health and Global Rehabilitation to deliver an annual lecture in the Spring.

The 7th Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with Rosa Idalia

On April 15th 2025, Dr. Rosa Idalia Aldana Salguero will deliver the 7th Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship in the Britton Smith Lecture Theatre in the School of Medicine building at 15 Arch Street. Rosa Idalia will share her reflections on the right to higher education in light of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Following her lecture, ICACBR Scientific Director Heather Aldersey will then facilitate a Q&A discussion between Rosa Idalia and attendees.

The 6th Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with Abia Akram

The 6th Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with disability rights activist Abia Akram. Abia spoke on “Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Development and Humanitarian Response Discourse.” After the lecture, ICACBR Scientific Director Heather Aldersey moderated a Q&A session with Akram, as attendees engaged with the many facets of Akram’s advocacy, experience and activism.

The 5th Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with Neema Namadamu

The 5th Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with visiting lecturer Neema Namadamu presents a lecture entitled “How Mainstreaming Persons with Disability, Especially Women, can Impact the Collective Heart and Soundness of Society”.

The 4th Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with Huib Cornielje

The 4th annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship presents Huib Cornielje, who asked attendees the question, “Can we truly do without CBR?”

The 3rd Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with Professor Anita Ghai

The 3rd Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship presents Professor Anita Ghai, who lectured on “Community-based Rehabilitation and a Critical Disability Studies Approach.”

The 2nd Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship with Dr. Rachel Thibeault

The 2nd Annual Dr. Malcolm Peat Lectureship presents Dr. Rachel Thibeault, who discusses applying Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR), peer support and empowerment principals to facilitate refugee integration in Canada.

Find out more about the Malcolm Peat Fund.