Terry Kelly inducted into Canadian Disability Hall of Fame

News Article / November 10, 2016

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From Royal Canadian Air Force Public Affairs

Canadian singer/songwriter Terry Kelly, honorary colonel of 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia, was inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on November 4, 2016. Mr. Kelly’s wife, Anne, attended the ceremony and extended thanks on his behalf.

Honorary Colonel Kelly, who was appointed to the post in May 2015, is perhaps best-known for his poignant 2001 Remembrance Day song and video “A Pittance of Time” / “C’est si peu de temps”.

Blind since early childhood, the Newfoundland native has attained the distinction of being the third blind person in the world to run a sub-five minute mile, and has released seven full-length recordings, resulting in seven East Coast Music Awards and nominations for four Canadian Country Music Awards and a JUNO.

Mr. Kelly is a recipient of the Order of Canada, and holds Honorary Doctorates in Civil Laws and in Fine Arts. He has received the Hal Rogers Fellow Award, the Canadian Country Music Association’s Humanitarian Award, and, from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons, the King Clancy Award.

He remains very active in his profession, performing regularly throughout North America and beyond. A strong advocate for social justice, he uses his music to focus attention on the needs of others. As well, through his music and public speaking, Mr. Kelly encourages individuals to strive to reach their full potential in life.

The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame, located in downtown Toronto, provides permanent recognition of outstanding Canadians who have made extraordinary contributions to enriching the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. Nominations come from sources across Canada – community groups, private citizens, associations and organizations of and for people with physical disabilities. Individuals who truly have made a difference, who have opened doors for people with disabilities in the areas of sports, education, employment or housing, are inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame by the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons.