Disability SPEAKERS
It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you choose to do about it that makes all the difference.
For our Disability Speakers, this is the underlying mantra.
In fact, “disabled” is a misnomer for these extraordinary keynote speakers; they’ve been able to achieve almost anything their minds conceive.
From paralympians to professional athletes to award-winning actors, we have a team of Disability Speakers that have faced some of the most (seemingly) insurmountable, unimaginable obstacles and odds, and not only survived, but thrived in the arts, sports, business and life.
The power of our Disability Speakers to reframe and adjust perspective won’t just lift your audience up and over, but carry them further, going beyond motivation and inspiration to address topics like overcoming adversity, leadership, change management and even innovation.
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Disability SPEAKERS
Amy Van Dyken |
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After an ATV accident left her paralyzed from the waist down, six-time swimming Olympic gold medalist, Amy Van Dyken became more than a sports champion. She became a champion for thousands of people with spinal injuries who didn’t have access to the same resources as she did. Today her non-profit organization, The Amy Van Dyken Foundation helps provide medical supplies to individuals who cannot afford them. Amy has always pushed… Read More |
Nick Vujicic |
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Few speakers have a better claim to be regarded as inspirational than Nicholas Vujicic. Born without arms or legs, he has overcome his disability in the most astonishing ways, setting a true example of inspiring success to any who have ever doubted their ability to achieve their goals. During his childhood in Melbourne, Australia, Nick had to cope with feelings of loneliness and depression as he questioned just what purpose… Read More |
Danny Crates |
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After losing his right arm in a horrific car accident at age 21, Danny Crates became a world record setting Paralympic gold medalist. His impressive sprinting career spanned more than a decade, resulting in multiple honors and titles. As a speaker, he shares his story of creating opportunity out of tragedy, drawing principles that any individual or organization can apply to their own goals and journeys. Prior to his accident,… Read More |