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Category: 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.
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Jon Dorenbos
Featured Speaker
Motivational & Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Magician, America's Got Talent Finalist, and Former NFL Player
Motivational & Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Magician, America’s Got Talent Finalist, and Former NFL Player Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on …
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
J.R. Martinez
Featured Speaker
Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Dancing with the Stars Winner
Actor, Veteran, Winner of Dancing With the Stars, and Bestselling Author J.R. Martinez is an actor, bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He is many things. But perhaps most significantly, he is an inspiration. J.R.’s career …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
Allison Massari
Featured Speaker
Inspirational Healthcare and Resilience Keynote Speaker
Inspirational Healthcare and Resilience Keynote Speaker Hailed by audiences worldwide as “life-changing”, “riveting”, “extraordinary”, “bold”, and “deeply moving”, Allison Massari’s message of courage, kindness, and resilience resonates with participants long after an event has finished. Listed as one of the …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Jim Abbott
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian
Famed One-Handed Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian Famed Major League Baseball player Jim Abbott overcame the birth defect of having only one hand to become an amazing professional pitcher and ball player. Through stories, anecdotes, jokes, some self …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
John Baumann
Internationally-Recognized Inspirational, Motivational and Educational Speaker with Parkinson’s Disease
Internationally-Recognized Inspirational, Motivational and Educational Speaker with Parkinson’s Disease John Baumann, a Motivational Speaker with Parkinson’s, offers a unique perspective that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. Despite living with Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years, John leads a fulfilling life, …
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Florida, United States
Dana Bowman
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker
Retired Army Special Forces Sergeant First Class, Double Amputee and Sought-After Inspirational Speaker Dana Bowman has astounded the nation and the world with his drive, determination, and will to succeed. He is a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Texas, United States
Scott Burrows
Top-Rated Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Change Management Expert, and Bestselling Author
Top-Rated Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Change Management Expert, and Bestselling Author Scott’s story is a hero’s journey. By the age of 19, he played college football at Florida State University for legendary coach Bobby Bowden and was a top-ranked kick-boxing …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Florida, United States
Danny Cahill
Winner of NBC's Season Eight's The Biggest Loser and The Biggest Loser Ever
Winner of NBC’s Season Eight’s The Biggest Loser and The Biggest Loser Ever Danny Cahill always struggled with his weight. As a sophomore in high school he devised a plan, stuck with it, and worked hard to lose 75 pounds …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Oklahoma, United States
Danny Crates
Paralympic Icon, Motivational Speaker, and Executive Coach
Paralympic Icon, Motivational Speaker, and Executive Coach Paralympic icon and former world record holder Danny Crates is widely considered one of the greatest British disability athletes of all time. Overcoming Obstacles After losing his right arm in a horrific accident …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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United Kingdom
Jeff Evans
World-Class Adventurer, Mountaineering Guide, Author, Physician Assistant and Leadership Expert
World-Class Adventurer, Mountaineering Guide, Author, Physician Assistant and Leadership Expert For over 25 years, Jeff Evans’ global experiences as a worldclass mountaineer, guide and emergency medic have helped him master the skills of servant leadership, teamwork, communication and trust which …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Colorado, United States
Lisa Fenn
Emmy Award-Winning, Former ESPN Producer of the Inspirational "Carry On"
Emmy Award-Winning Former ESPN Producer of “Carry On” An Edward R. Murrow and six-time Emmy Award-winning feature producer with ESPN for 13 years, Lisa Fenn reported on major league sports interviewing every big name in the game before meeting two …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Massachusetts, United States
Michael J. Fox
Award-Winning Television and Film Actor
Actor, Activist, and Top Inspirational Speaker Michael J. Fox was born Michael Andrew Fox in 1961 to parents William and Phyllis in Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. (He later adopted the “J” as an homage to …
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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States
Tim Hague, Sr.
Winner of The Amazing Race Canada Season #1 & Parkinson's Advocate
Winner of The Amazing Race Canada Season #1 & Parkinson’s Advocate Tim brings a rich mix of attributes and history to his storytelling. Having been born in Texas, Tim was adopted and grew up in the State of Kansas. At …
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Canada
Todd Huston
Peak Performance Speaker, World-Record Holder, Author, Amputee
Peak Performance Speaker, World-Record Holder, Author, Amputee Todd Huston is an amputee, author, world record holder and inventor whose life is committed to inspiring others to be their best. With his journey of pain, determination and adventure, including his expedition …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Oklahoma, United States
Inky Johnson
Author, Former College Football Player, and Motivational Speaker
Author, Former College Football Player, and Motivational Speaker Inquoris “Inky” Johnson is a motivational speaker and former collegiate athlete who lost use of his arm after a severe injury on the field, and inspires others to embrace adversity and figure …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Georgia, United States
Michael Johnson
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Sprinter, Motivational and Performance Expert
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Sprinter, Motivational and Performance Expert The best 200/400 metre sprinter in the history of the sport of track & field, Johnson’s progressions through the ranks of track and field were swift and stunning. …
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Erik Lindbergh
Son of Charles Lindbergh, X-Prize Co-Founder, Pilot, and Entrepreneur
Son of Charles Lindbergh, X-Prize Co-Founder, Pilot, and Entrepreneur Artist, entrepreneur and speaker, Erik Lindbergh is the grandson of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. An avid pilot, Erik holds commercial, instrument, flight instructor, and glider ratings. In 1996, he helped …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Washington, United States
Kerry Magro
Inspiring Autism Advocate, TED Speaker, & Author
Inspiring Autism Advocate, TED Speaker, & Author Kerry Magro is a 29-year-old national motivational speaker, disability advocate & consultant. In 2011, Kerry won Autism Society’s Outstanding Individual with Autism Award. Books Kerry’s book Defining Autism From The Heart which discusses …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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New Jersey, United States
Leonard Maltin
Film Critic & Historian, Living with Parkinson’s
Film Critic & Historian, Living with Parkinson’s One of the world’s most respected film critics and historians, Leonard Maltin is best known for his widely-used reference work Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide, its companion volume Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide and 30 years as …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Jenny McCarthy
Model, Comedian, Actress, Author, and Autism Activist
Model, Comedian, Actress, Author, and Autism Activist With her honesty, humility and humor Jenny McCarthy has been able to transcend the boundaries of her roles as comedian, actress, host, best-selling author and influential activist in the world of healing and preventing autism. When …
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California, United States
Aimee Mullins
Groundbreaking Paralympic Athlete, Model & Women's Advocate
Groundbreaking Paralympic Athlete, Model & Women’s Advocate Aimée is currently on the hugely successful, Emmy-nominated Netflix series Stranger Things, which is now the most searched for title in Netflix history. 8.2 million people watched the entire series in the first …
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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States
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 …
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$50,000 or greater
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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 …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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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 …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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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 …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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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. …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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New York, United States