ABOUT ALLISON

Amputee & Disability Advocate

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta and now residing in Montreal, Allison is a content creator, speaker, model, and athlete for Team Canada's Sitting Volleyball Team. She was born missing her left leg and was severely bullied for having a disability, resulting in her struggle with body-image and self confidence. Now, she shares her story of self-love & body acceptance in hopes to help others who may be on a similar journey. She is a passionate advocate for those with disabilities with a goal to connect with her community online in hopes to dismantle ableism and create a more inclusive & accessible world! 

INTERVIEWS

Featured Podcast Guest Episodes

When Allison's not travelling for volleyball or leisure, you can find her being interviewed for fun podcasts, such as:

01. I Got You, Boo

with Becca & AMQ

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02. Women & The Wilderness

with Hannah Rheaume

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03. Let’s Talk About…

with STYLE Canada

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04. Empowerography

with Brad Walsh

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05. The BodPod

with The BodCon

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06. The You Go Girl Project

with Erin Chapman

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Allison has also been a guest on:  Not Your Average Girl, Bodies in Motion, 2Girls 1Broadcast, Life Off The Leesh, Can't Hang, Discovering Hospitality, and more.

AWARDS

Can Fund’s Be Epic Award

At CAN Fund #150Women we live in a world where we celebrate and recognize EPIC women. Allison is one of them!

Women need other women in their lives who think they are a big deal! Women who show up. Live with passion. Who are resilient. Who are change makers. Women who we think are EPIC!

We are all about collaboration and know that when women support one another, it forges a sense of unity and strength capable of transforming the world. 

We received nominations from across Canada for the inaugural BE EPIC Awards and on February 28th at the CAN Fund 20th Anniversary Lots Of Magic Gala we announced this year’s winners! 

Up & Coming Influencer of the Year 2021

Allison was anonymously nominated as Influencer of the year by one of her dedicated followers.

“Make way for this up & coming content creator who’s quickly taking over Instagram as she passionately advocates for people with disabilities! As a professional photographer, motivational speaker, athlete, and model, Allison Lang is proving that nothing can get in the way of her beauty, brains, and determination. 

This travel enthusiast also popularly uses her hashtag #HopAroundTheWorldWithMe — and it’s always an adventure you don’t want to miss out on.”

- Kaela Johnson, The Influence Agency

Paralympic Bronze Medal - Paris 2024

Team Canada’s Women’s Sitting Volleyball team wins bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Defeating Brazil 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-18) to wrap up its tournament in Paris.

The medal is Canada’s first-ever Paralympic podium finish in sitting volleyball, making history for Parasport in Canada.

This was Allison’s first Paralympic Games, with a podium finish!

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