About Taylor
Taylor Lindsay-Noel is a Toronto-based Accessibility Advocate and Entrepreneur, speaker, and content creator dedicated to making the world more inclusive.
Early Life, Education, and Personal Journey
The Path of an Accessibility Advocate and Entrepreneur
At 14, Taylor was a Canadian national gymnast when a devastating training accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. In the years that followed, she rebuilt her life with determination and purpose, earning a BA in Radio and Television Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University and using her lived experience to advocate for accessibility and inclusion.
Today, Taylor’s work sits at the intersection of accessibility, culture, travel, and media. She is a motivational speaker and disability advocate who collaborates with brands, tourism boards, and organizations to help create more inclusive experiences.
Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, and Public Impact.
She is the founder of Cup of Té Luxury Loose Leaf Teas, a premium tea company featured twice on Oprah’s Favorite Things List. Her entrepreneurial leadership has earned national recognition, including being named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business and Professional Association’s Harry Jerome Awards, one of Canada’s most prestigious honors celebrating Black excellence.
Taylor serves as a board member for Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the Shine Foundation, supporting initiatives that empower children and youth with disabilities.
Through her platform Access by Tay, Taylor has emerged as a leading voice in accessibility and inclusion. With more than 250,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, she shares real world insights that educate audiences and encourage industries to move beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion. Her impact was recognized by TikTok when she was named one of the platform’s 2024 Visionary Voices.
Taylor’s voice is trusted because it is grounded in lived experience, honesty, and a commitment to making accessibility visible, practical, and achievable for everyone.
