Health & Wellness
Disabilities
Disabilities:
Disability Advocate, Educator & Best-Selling Author, Sitting Pretty
Rebekah Taussig will challenge everything you think you know about disability as she invites us into her experience of living in a body that looks and moves differently than most.
Champion Snowboarder & Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Pearce went from being a gold medal hopeful to suffering a brain injury that nearly took his life. Known for his contagious optimism, he delivers a powerful message of overcoming adversity.
Actress, Model, Disability Advocate & Lifestyle Influencer
At just 14 years old, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS and given five years to live. The news was devastating. But instead of letting it define her, she made a life-changing decision—she would live fully and fearlessly.
Keynote Speaker & Blind Golf Champion
As a renowned keynote speaker and blind golf champion, Jeremy inspires audiences to achieve the extraordinary.
Plays “Nessarose” in Universal’s Wicked Duology, PRWeek’s Communicator of the Year & Inspirational Changemaker
Marissa Bode is a groundbreaking actor and disability advocate who made her feature-film debut as principal character Nessarose in Universal’s Wicked duology, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Top 50 Global Speaker, Hall of Fame Inductee, Resilience Strategist & Paralympic Medalist
John Register transforms adversity into advantage. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, and Paralympic silver medalist, John’s career spans elite athletics, military service, and national leadership in disability advocacy.
Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author
Husband, father, collegiate athlete, entrepreneur and author, Inky Johnson is one of the most highly sought after speakers in the world.
Nationally Recognized Motivational Speaker & Best Selling Author of Severed Dreams
Chad Porter is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most inspirational and impactful motivational speakers.
Explorer & Researcher
Everything Mark Pollock does is about inspiring leaders and their teams to build resilience, optimize performance and collaborate with others so that they achieve more than they thought possible.
Disability Rights Advocate, Former United States Special Advisor on International Disability Rights
Sara Minkara is a world-renowned, in-demand speaker and visionary who masterfully shatters conventional wisdom about leadership, disability, and human potential.
The Subjects of the Award-Winning Film & Best-Selling Book, I'll Push You
Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray guide individuals and organizations toward their full potential through the power of relationships and community.
Ironman Champion Triathletes
The story of Kyle & Brent Pease will inspire you to find your finish, to define for us all what is truly possible. Kyle, born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy has never stopped striving for his very best.
Motorist, Entrepreneur & World's Only Quadriplegic Rescue Scuba Diver
Torsten is what some would call multi-hyphenate. His abbreviated resume reads: advertising and marketing executive, competitive race car driver, world's only quadriplegic rescue scuba diver, multiple marathoner (12 in 1 year), charity founder, ex-comedian, husband, dog dad, and a human that has never accepted the realities of being a C6 quadriplegic.
Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker
At the age of nine, John was severely burned on 100% of his body. No one expected him to survive the first night. But he did. From this tragedy, John received the greatest gift – embracing the truth and choosing how to.
Olympic/Paralympic Games Medalist
Patrick “Blake” Leeper is an eight-time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, world record holder and three-time American record holder.
Three-Time Paralympic World Medalist
At only 21 years of age, Hunter Woodhall is redefining what it means to be an athlete, entrepreneur, and trailblazer, and setting a new tone for the next generation of dreamers.
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Power Couple
Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympic power couple with a remarkable love story. Their journey of determination, love, and excellence has cemented them as one of the most iconic couples in sports today.
Leading Mental Health Speaker & Teamwork Facilitator
Mike Veny loves working with leaders who are tired of bringing the same old textbook presentations on mental health or Diversity & Inclusion to their events.
Licensed Psychologist, Author & Co-founder Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength
Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author who challenges audiences to master their minds, push past limits, and live boldly.
Animal Advocate & Founder, The Asher House
Lee Asher is a renowned speaker, animal advocate, and founder of The Asher House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and providing lifelong care for high risk animals.
Current TV Personality for ESPN & Former American Paralympian Swimmer
Victoria’s life drastically changed in 2006 at 11 when she developed two rare conditions where she quickly lost the ability to speak, eat, walk and move. She, however, was not ready to give up. She eventually competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games.
Inspirational Gen Z Activist & Author
Brandon Farbstein is a 22 year old renowned speaker, Gen Z activist, and author. He inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and building the framework for self-acceptance.
Gold Medalist Swimmer & Disabilities Advocate
Amy Van Dyken is an Olympic champion swimmer with six gold medals to her name. She speaks about her experiences as a world class athlete and how she developed the "will to win" through perseverance.
Founder & Artistic Director of National Disability Theatre
Mickey Rowe is on the autism spectrum. He was the epicenter of significant publicity when he became the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone, the lead role in the Tony Award-winning play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”
Sales/Finance Leader at Red Hat/IBM
As the first blind executive to complete the Harvard leadership program, Chad Foster teaches teams how to pursue success with blind ambition.
Actor & Parkinson's Disease Advocate
Michael J. Fox is an award-winning actor, best known for his roles in Family Ties and the Back to the Future trilogy. Today, he dedicates his energy toward The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
Co-Star of TLC’s Little Couple, Neonatologist & Cancer Survivor
Featured on TLC’s The Little Couple, which follows her personal and professional life, Dr. Jennifer Arnold's presentations range from healthcare simulation education to motivational talks on overcoming obstacles.
Founder & CEO, Life Without Limbs
Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick Vujicic was born with neither arms nor legs. He is the founder & CEO of the nonprofit organization Life Without Limbs.
Athlete, Runway Model, Actress & Double Amputee
A bilateral below-the-knee amputee, Mullins is a champion track star, writer, actress and highly successful runway model. Advisory Board Member and Journalist on the Oxygen Network, she is an inspiring speaker.
Subject of the Movie Stronger, Boston Marathon Bombing Hero & Best-Selling Author
A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and a national hero, Jeff Bauman shares his story in a presentation that will inspire. He is the subject of the movie Stronger starring Jake Gyllenhaal, based on his best-selling book of the same name.
Biomechanics Pioneer
After losing his lower legs during a mountaineering accident, Hugh Herr joined MIT’s Biomechatronics group as the director to seek advancements in technologies that accelerate the merging of body and machine.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor
Abbott’s life changed forever when she was struck by bomb shrapnel and lost her left leg. She captivates audiences with her inspirational story of pain, anger, optimism and resilience.
Chairman, Special Olympics
Shriver is a social leader, educator, author, film producer and entrepreneur. As the Chairman of Special Olympics, he serves over 4.9 million athletes with intellectual disabilities from 172 countries around the world.
Global Ambassador for Technology & Inclusion, Disability Rights Activist
Srin is an entrepreneur who sold the company he co-founded, Accomable, to Airbnb. Srin has been a wheelchair user since childhood and co-founded Accomable to make it easier for people with disabilities to find accessible travel accommodation.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author
The author of Life, Animated (inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film of the same name) shares his journey of connecting with his son, who has autism, through Disney movies.
Leading Expert on Human/Machine Integration
After having a computer implanted in his head to allow him to recover his hearing, speaker Michael Chorost concluded that machines enhance rather than diminish our humanity.
Animal Scientist & Autism Self-Advocate
The most accomplished adult with autism in the world, Grandin inspired the HBO film Temple Grandin (starring Claire Danes). Grandin shares the challenges and successes of her fascinating life.
Extreme Adventurer, Award-Winning Author & International Keynote Speaker
Neal Petersen has completed two amazing journeys in his life: a single-handed yacht race around the world, 27,000 miles, 9 months at sea, alone, and in the smallest, least-funded yacht, he designed and built himself.
Spinal Cord Injury-Recovering Athlete
A world-renowned athlete and adventurer, speaker Grant Korgan continues to climb and ski around the globe after having suffered a spinal cord injury and advocates for choosing positivity through adversity.
Actress on Hit TV Show Empire
As a bi-racial, multicultural daughter of deaf parents raised in the Cayman Islands, Byers lends insights into challenging social, racial and cultural experiences, reminding us to have compassion and show grace for each other because we are enough.
Author & Journalist
After ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff was wounded in Iraq, he and his wife, speaker Lee Woodruff, penned the best-selling In an Instant to help others cope with crisis.
First Blind Contestant & Winner of MasterChef
The season three winner of Gordon Ramsay’s competitive amateur cooking show, MasterChef, Ha is the author of Recipes from My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food.
Talk Show Host & MS Activist
An Emmy-winning executive producer and talk show host, speaker Montel Williams founded the Montel Williams MS Foundation after being diagnosed with it in 1999.
Musician & Reality TV Star
Born blind in his left eye due to congenital glaucoma, standout musician Blessing Offor of The Voice emigrated to the U.S. from Nigeria. With a love of people and energy, Offor is making his dreams come true.
Grammy-Winning Country Legend
Milsap tells his story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing this, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart.
Actress
Peete is a TV star with roles in comedy and drama. Married to football player Rodney Peete, they have formed a foundation HollyRod, to help improve the lives of people plagued with devastating life circumstances.
Motivator & Singer-Songwriter
Made famous by The Glee Project, Mario Arnauz Bonds overcame a childhood marked by blindness, abuse, and abandonment to become a sought-after motivational speaker and singer-songwriter.
Inventors of Extreme Artificial Limbs
Together, Casey Pieretti (a stuntman, actor and athlete) and Bill Spracher (an engineer) host Bionic Builders, a Discovery special. They are co-owners of Amp'dGear Performance Amputee Sporting Gear
Engineer & Co-Founder of Limbitless Solutions
When Dr. Albert Manero was growing up, his parents taught him the importance of making the world a better place. That inspiration has taken form in Limbitless Solutions, a nonprofit devoted to bringing 3-D printed bionic arms and hands to children at no cost to their families.
Entrepreneur & Award-Winning Extreme Athlete
Kyle Maynard is an entrepreneur, best selling author, award-winning extreme athlete & the 1st man to bearcrawl to the top of the highest mountain in Africa and the summit of Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
Founder of Kanchi & The Ability Awards
A visually impaired social entrepreneur working to enhance the relationship between disability and society, Caroline Casey has received several awards for her work worldwide.
Decorated Army Commander & Star in Battleship
Serving in the US Army for 26 years, Colonel Gregory Gadson’s greatest challenge came when an attack cost him both legs and use of his arm. Yet, he remained on active duty and inspires many with his perseverance.
Recovering Athlete & Wellness Expert
World-record holding Antarctic Explorer, adventure athlete, author and motivator Grant Korgan takes the stage with his wife Shawna — wellness expert and life coach author — for a dynamic and life-impacting talk.
Star of Little People, Big World
The star of TLC's Little People, Big World, Matt Roloff inspires audiences around the country through his determination to succeed in life despite being born with a rare form of physically debilitating dwarfism.
Award-Winning Authors, Prolific Content Creators, Disability & Relationship Experts
Shane and Hannah Burcaw are prolific relationship vloggers and authors on a mission to improve the way society understands disability. On their YouTube channel, Squirmy and Grubs, which has gained 900,000+ subscribers and worldwide media attention.
Founders of I AM ALS, Health Care Activists & Movement-Builders
In 2017, Brian was given a terminal diagnosis, ALS. Having met on the Obama campaign in 2008 and worked in the White House, they responded by building the most powerful patient and caregiver-led movement since the fight against HIV.
Real-Life Deaf Football Coach
Keith Adams is a head coach football at California School for the Deaf in Riverside, but he also has been a long time coach for over 30 years in various sports in hearing and deaf sports.
Author, Entrepreneur & Paralympian
Although physically challenged, Lloyd Bachrach has never let anything keep him from achieving his dreams. He turned his challenge into a strength by excelling in a variety of sports and taking his confidence to others seeking a positive message.
Top Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Wheelchair Athlete & Successful Entrepreneur
Scott brings the concepts of Vision, Mindset and Grit to life using his life-changing story. Three powerful words, when put into action, will help you Stand Up to Any Challenge.
Hall of Fame WNBA Player & Motivational/Inspirational Speaker
Indiana’s “do-everything” forward completed 16 seasons in the WNBA, stepping away from her future-hall-of-fame-career in 2016. Her 14-year run of community service by her Catch The Stars Foundation is testament to her work off the court.
Shark Attack Survivor & Shark Week Star
An Australian Navy diver who lost two limbs in a brutal shark attack that changed his life, de Gelder now inspires others to overcome obstacles and champions shark conservation.
Transgender Public Scholar & Intellectual Activist
Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza is passionate about the politics of radical difference and the ways that our collective differences might shed light on how we become a better body together. He is also a teacher at heart and loves being with people and teaching the community.
1st Legally Blind D1 Athlete & Ex NFL Free Agent
Aaron Golub is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and consultant. He became the first legally blind division one athlete to play in a game when he played football at Tulane University.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor & Mental Health Advocate
Rebekah Gregory’s life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. This act of terrorism may have claimed her leg, but it could not claim her spirit.
“Coach E" & Founder of The Miracle Project
Elaine Hall developed "The Seven Keys to Unlock Autism" and used these methods to train staff & create The Miracle Project, an arts program for children of all abilities, which was profiled in AUTISM: The Musical.
Self-Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome
Rosie King became well-recognized after accurately diagnosed her own Asperger's Syndrome. After her popular TEDMED talk, she raises awareness about autism and is working towards becoming a professional actress.
Speaker on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Susan Levine has been in the financial services industry for most of her career. That all changed when she suffered a suicide attempt in NYC, which left her a double amputee, having lost her right arm above the elbow and her left leg above the knee.
Global Neuroinclusion and Mental Health Expert & Consultant
Pasha brings over 30 years of experience as a mental health expert to her work as a neuroinclusion speaker, consultant, and coach.
Author, Disabilities Advocate & Entrepreneur
Dr. Kevin P. McAllister, a procurement leader and Director at W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has achieved numerous remarkable accomplishments. Originally from Beaumont, Texas, he currently resides in the Delaware Valley region.
Paralympic World Medalist, Model & Entrepreneur
Trenten Merrill wants to use his platform as a Paralympic world medalist, an athlete, speaker, and model to inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant & Advocate for Veterans and Amputees
Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees.
Journalist & Author
Judith Newman is the author of the bestseller To Siri With Love, a collection of illuminating stories about life with a fourteen-year-old boy with autism.
Award-Winning Journalist & Author of The Family Roe
For more than twenty years, Joshua Prager, a former senior writer for The Wall Street Journal, has written about historical secrets. His work has shed new light on our cultural touchstones.
Emmy Award-Winning Author, Musician & Workforce Expert
Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award-winning, motivational keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. He’s also fun, dynamic, entertaining – and the no-stress speaker clients love to work with.
Snowboarder & Founder of Adaptive Action Sports
After going through a life-altering experience, Amy Purdy attained goals that even those who have both legs struggle to achieve. Today, she is one of the top ranked adaptive snowboarders in the world.
DEI Expert, Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Former Nonprofit Leader
Ruth Rathblott is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She is a TEDx and inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning former nonprofit leader.
International Speaker, Bodybuilder & Model
Nick Santonastasso is a medical miracle. Not only is he one of four people with the rare genetic condition, Hanhart Syndrome, the inspirational speaker is an internationally known bodybuilder —despite missing both his legs and one arm since birth.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor & Author
A Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor and amputee, Roseann is making strides in changing lives. She combines her powerful story of perseverance with her professional corporate background, offering lessons learned.
American Two-Time Paralympian & Former U.S. Army Officer
Melissa was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army’s transportation corps. 1 month after being deployed to Iraq, she became the 1st female American soldier in history to lose a limb in active combat after her vehicle was hit by a bomb.
Autism Advocate, Star of Life Animated
Walter Suskind is a star of the 2017 Academy Award-nominated documentary, Life, Animated, which follows the twenty-year journey of his family with autism. He is also the founder of SibStrong.
Actor, Comedian, Seinfeld & Activist for the Disability Rights Movement
Danny Woodburn is perhaps best known for Mickey Abbott, Kramer’s volatile friend on NBC’s Emmy-winning, history-making show, Seinfeld. Danny raises awareness of the need for inclusion and understanding of people with disability.