Physically Challenged

Speakers.com com’s inspirational disabilities speakers have the power to inspire audiences to conquer any challenge. Featuring some of the most accomplished physically challenged in the world, our disabilities speakers inspire and captivate with their stories of overcoming their physical and mental setbacks and going on to succeed in their lives.

Amy Purdy

Three-Time World Cup Medalist, Double-Amputee, Dancing with the Stars Runner-Up and the Co-Founder of Adaptive Actions Sports

Three-Time World Cup Medalist, Double-Amputee, Dancing with the Stars Runner-Up and the Co-Founder of Adaptive Actions Sports At 19, after experiencing flu-like symptoms, Amy was rushed to the hospital in a state of septic shock. En route, she experienced respiratory […]

In-Person Fee Range
$50,000 or greater
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Travels From
Colorado, United States


Travis Roy

Motivational Speaker, Activist, Inspirational Author of Eleven Seconds

Motivational Speaker, Activist, Inspirational Author of Eleven Seconds Travis Roy is a powerful motivational speaker and a former college ice hockey player for Boston University.  On October 20, 1995 – just eleven seconds into his first-ever shift for Boston University […]

In-Person Fee Range
$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Massachusetts, United States


Mike Schlappi

Four-time Olympic Medalist and Two-Time World Champion in Wheelchair Basketball

Olympic Medalist and World Champion in Wheelchair Basketball At the age of 14, Schlappi was student body president, had been awarded his Eagle Scout and had expectations of a career in sports as a top American athlete when he was […]

In-Person Fee Range
$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Utah, United States


Briana Scurry

Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, and World Cup Champion

Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, and World Cup Champion With an integral role on the team that set the standard for women’s soccer, Briana Scurry is widely recognized as one of the world’s most talented and influential […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
District Of Columbia, United States


Maysoon Zayid

Comedian, Actress & Activist

Comedian, Actress & Activist Maysoon Zayid is an actress, professional standup comedian and writer. Arab American Comedy She received a BA in Acting from Arizona State University and is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


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