 Lepofsky was awarded the Order of Canada in 1995 for "He is a highly-regarded constitutional lawyer who, by his own example, is an inspiration to persons with disabilities.Founder of the [Canadian Association of Visually Impaired Lawyers], he has used his professional knowledge to work tirelessly to protect the rights of disabled people.He has helped to educate and sensitize the general public and legislators to the obstacles faced each day by disabled persons."