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SPEAKERS
Kate
Adamson - What if we focused on
our abilities rather than disabilities? Kate uses gifts of
her tragedy to inspire audience members to live their
dreams.
Neil
Albritton -
Has over 16 years of
experience in the field of disability and is a subject
matter expert on Section 508 compliance and web
accessibility, disability employment law, and strategies
relating to employment retention and raising cultural
awareness against discrimination. (Location:
Sacramento, CA)
Shayn Anderson - a former business owner, banker and
rehabilitation counselor, Shayn weaves personal anecdotes
and humor into his insightful seminars. (Location: Lodi, CA)
Tracy Ballard-Arline - has dedicated her life to
advocating for persons with disabilities. Her focus is Self
Determination, Self Advocacy, and Affordable Housing
(Location: San Bernardino, CA)
Katie Rodriguez Banister - After
acquiring quadriplegia through an accident in 1990, Katie
went on to found her own training company Access-4-All.
(Location: St. Louis, MO)
Jesse
Billauer
- is a motivational speaker who was paralyzed in a surfing
accident and subsequently founded the Life Rolls On
Foundation. (Location: San Diego, CA)
Michael Bortolotto - Michael has effectively challenged
many personal limitations and barriers associated with
perceived disability, turning his personal challenges into
opportunities to educate, motivate, and inspire. (Location:British
Columbia, Canada)
Christine
Karcza - Inspirational and motivational keynotes and
consulting based on a core message - "I Can Do This!"
(Location:Toronto, Canada)
Laura Gillson - specializes in disability awareness,
advocacy, accessibility, and assistive technology. All with
the acuity of a firsthand perspective. (Washington State)
Gary Guller - led the largest cross-disability group to reach
Mt. Everest Base Camp and became the first person with one
arm to summit the highest point the world. (Location:
Austin, TX)
Roger
B. Jones - a quadriplegic as a result of a car accident,
Roger is a recognized expert on disability issues, and a
sought- after speaker both nationally and internationally.
(Location: Burnaby, BC)
Gary Karp -
is a professional trainer, delivering
compelling and informative sessions on disability awareness
and diversity
including a ninety-minute
training session geared to managers - who need a basic
grounding in disability issues, but have precious little
time. (Location: San Rafael, CA)
Norman
Kunc - a consultant and speaker on a wide range of
educational, disability, and social justice issues.
(Location: Nanaimo, BC)
Ryan Loken -
Despite his disability, he has had a successful career in
corporate America and is currently Manager, Talent
Services - east for Wal-Mart stores.
Is passionate about diversity especially disabled related
issues (Location: Arkansas)
Tim Daly - is a dynamic,
entertaining professional speaker and author on why and how
to be disability friendly. He shows why A.D.A. does not mean
Another Darned Aggravation but rather Attitudes Determine
Accessibility. (Location:
Columbia, MD)
Darren Cecil
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shares his personal experiences
with disability to foster an inclusive, comfortable learning
environment.
(Location: San Diego, CA)
Roger Crawford - an
exceptionally entertaining motivational speaker.
(Location: Northern CA)
Gordon DeWitty -
musician, keynote speaker and
co-founder of Abilities, brings an enthusiastic message of
courage and hope wherever his path leads him.
(Location: Santa Fe, NM)
Dale Delisle
- an inspirational speaker -
speaking to businesses and organizations that desire
for their employees or members a heightened sense of
achievement and personal excellence.
(Location: Fort Worth, TX)
Dorla
DuPuis - Diversity Specialty Consulting Inc.,
a Consultant/ Advocate/Speaker/
Trainer Conducts sensitivity and awareness workshops
promoting disability diversity in the workforce.
(Location: WI)
Steve Hanamura -
brings more than 30 years
experience to the consulting, training and speaking
profession.
(Location: Beaverton, OR)
Glenn McIntyre -
former police officer, is a recognized speaker, trainer and
consultant. (Location: Southern CA)
Monica Moshenko - based on her
son's experience with Asperger’s Syndrome, she is passionate
about her mission to educate people about living with
disabilities.
Mark
Nagler - born with cerebral palsy, Mark has authored 12
books and taught at two universities. (Location: Hamilton,
ON)
Mike Patrick
- a quadriplegic since age sixteen
as a result of a football injury, is a health educator who
converts limitations to
achievements.
(Location: Minneapolis, MN)
Jim and Pat Piet -
rooted in their
own experience, their topics include integrated education,
homeownership for people with disabilities, vocational
rehabilitation, independent living. (Location: Concord, NH)
Richard Pimentel
- is an extraordinary speaker,
writer and trainer. Author of the Windmills Attitudinal
Training Program, he has entertained and educated tens of
thousands of people throughout North America.
(Location: Boise, ID)
Bill Scott -
an African American who is also a
wheelchair user and a small business owner, Bill's is sought
after for his extensive knowledge of both diversity and
disability issues. (Location: Arizona)
Sean Stephenson -
an inspirational speaker with a particular focus on college
audiences. (Location: Illinois)
Irene Ward & Associates
- Has a speakers bureau representing several excellent
presenters. (Location: Columbus, OH)
Robert
Ward -
Speaks
on "Tiny Boxes, Turning Your disabilities into Abilities",
his personal story of overcoming learning disabilities.
(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
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PERFORMERS & ENTERTAINERS
Beethoven's Nightmare - a Rock and
Roll band whose members are Deaf. (Location: Westwood, CA)
Josh Blue - is a professional stand-up comedian and
member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. (Denver, CO)
Damon Brooks Associates
is a speakers bureau for some excellent
entertainers & speakers, with disabilities.
(Location: Southern CA)
Kathy Buckley is an
entertaining actress, motivational speaker and humorist.
(Location: Southern CA)
Kina Diamond - Kina is a singer/songwriter of dance/pop
music. (Location: Quebec, Canada)
Brooke Fox -
a
singer/songwriter whose
intensely personal lyrics, soaring melodies, soulful vocals,
and earthy acoustic guitar create an intoxicating blend of
musical artistry. (Location: New York,
NY)
Al Foxx
Winner of the 2000 Laff Off at
Giggles Comedy Club in Seattle, an
inspirational speaker with a
great sense of humor.
(Location:
Seattle, WA)
The
Amazing Jeffo is a blind magician.
(Location: Twin Cities, MN)
Geri Jewell - actress
and comedian, is a dynamic and moving presenter on
disability/employment and diversity issues.
(Location: Southern CA)
Terry
Kelly - an accomplished athlete; an award-winning
singer, songwriter, and entertainer; and a professional
speaker. (Location: Halifax, NS)
Lynn Manning -
Lynn Manning is an award winning playwright, poet,
and actor. Blinded since1978, he
is also a former World Champion Judo player.
(Location: Los Angeles, CA)
Tony Melendez - a
very accomplished musician and recording artist, Tony plays
guitar with his feet. (Location: Branson, MO)
Luca
"Lazylegz" Patuelli - an astonishing break dancer and
Hip Hop performer. Be sure to check out his videos.
(Location: Montreal, QC)
Gord
Paynter - Gord tours throughout North America performing
as both a stand-up comic and a motivational speaker.
(Location: Brantford, Ontario)
David Roche is an
engaging and highly entertaining humorist, whose poignant
words underscore our common humanity. (Location: Mill
Valley, CA)
Bill
Shannon - also known as the "Crutchmaster", Bill Shannon is an
astonishing dance
performer. (Location: New York, NY)
Society for
Disability Arts and Culture - this Canadian organization
maintains a directory of performing artists in Canada.
Tokounou Dance
Company
- Sidiki Conde
and his dance group present a vibrant and an exciting show.
Wine Sky - a songwriter,
guitarist, banjo player, and vocalist.
Wine Sky is blind and is also a former Vocational
rehabilitation counselor. (Location: Nashville, TN)
Michael Yager
- an actor, comedian, writer, Michael is an accomplished
master-of-ceremonies and an inspirational speaker.
(Location: California) |
