There’s So Much More For You Than Life Beyond Limits Coaching®!

Take a Look at Other Ways to Improve
Your Life and the Work of Your Organization…

 

 

 

SPEAKING

Your group will be inspired and motivated like never before when they experience my high energy message of hope, courage and inner strength. People without disabilities will move from fear and sympathy to a feeling of being part of one human community and empathy for one another. Questions you were always afraid to ask will be answered. You have the opportunity to come away with technical knowledge of the rights and regulations necessary to implement an equal playing field for all in any environment. Groups touched by or working in service to people with  disabilities will leave gain confidence in your purpose, as well as gain sure-fire advocacy tools to break barriers, widen open hearts and crack open closed minds.

Here are the topics you can choose from:

General Audience Messages

“Living Your Life Beyond Limits”

In this presentation I draw from my personal challenges to paint a vivid inspirational picture.

From a special needs child blossoming into fulfilled adulthood your audience will be captivated and encouraged to achieve success that goes beyond physical abilities.

Your opportunities in life, work and relationships may seem to have limits with a disability or life challenge, but embracing a positive attitude and setting attainable goals directly affects how successful you can be in overcoming those obstacles and having a more fulfilling life.

 

“Rolling My Role In Life”

This is a personal Q & A session with youth in grades K -12.  It’s a candid and honest conversation that gives young, inquisitive minds the opportunity to ask someone with disabilities all the questions they may have wanted to ask but were told not to. My message focuses on inclusive behaviors and emphasizes the fact that, although people with disabilities may appear different from others on the outside, inside we’re all the same.

You can also invite me to visit with your special education and accelerated reading groups. I have a list of suggested reading for disability acceptance topics.

Rehab centers, specialized summer camps for kids with disabilities and chronic illness, college-level special education and reading classes for teachers and support groups will also find me to be a good example and ‘roll’ model to lift up audiences.

My speaking schedule fills up fast, so click here now to book me for your upcoming event!

 

Cross Disability Messages

“The Life, Love & More Beyond Limits Series”

Are you having difficulty transitioning into your new disability life whether you are a civilian or respected military veteran?

Are you a family facing difficulties and challenges due to a loved one’s disabilities or serious chronic illnesses?

Are you a couple living the daily challenges of an ‘interability’ relationship where one or both of you has a disability?

Are you a faith-based group wondering how to better include people with disabilities into your family of faith?

This series is a thought-provoking, sensitive and sometimes humorously-accented series of seminars packed with content to fit your needs so that you can maximize the experiences of a life, work, love, faith and more beyond limits.

My speaking schedule fills up fast, so click here now to book me for your upcoming event!

TRAINING

I have a variety of intensive seminars and workshops that you can choose from, so take a look at the descriptions below and see how it can be incorporated into your next event.

Better yet, create a training around one of these topics and we’ll have a memorable session that can increase morale, deepen empathy for others, boost productivity and heighten energy.

 

General Audience Messages

“Life & Career Vision Creation”

You will discover a powerful tool where you display images of your goals, dreams and desires.

Assemble and create for yourself a bridge between your thoughts and actions that you can see every day, and transform your goals
in all areas of your life into something easier to achieve now.

“I Can Activity”

A dear mentor from childhood shared this activity with me to keep me focused on the positive in life, regardless of the obstacles.

Now, I pass this very simple yet powerful activity on to you! The ”I Can Activity” is perfect for seminars of small groups (6-12 people), all ages and abilities, but can be customized for larger groups.

This fun hands-on activity (you don’t have to be a crafter to love it!) will give you the tools you need to focus on a goal so you CAN see and act powerfully. Perfect for, but not limited to, worship groups and circles, youth and scouting organizations, disability and chronic illness support groups, small business groups, women’s groups, veterans’ and senior citizen activity groups.

 

Corporate Messages

“Hiring People with Disabilities: Is It Good PR or Just Good Business?”

What’s the value of hiring individuals with disabilities from a business perspective? This presentation explores such pertinent business issues as: Can hiring people with disabilities actually increase a business’ market share? Would an employee with a disability fit in with my other employees? And, will they be accepted by my customers and clients?

 

“Disability Sensitivity & ‘People First Language’ Training”

I have addressed many in Corporate America about how to create a workplace atmosphere of inclusion while respecting diversity.

This message embraces such topics as how to view those with disabilities as equals, when and how to offer help, how to voluntarily comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to communicate using “People First” Language and perspective.

“ADA Compliance Can Be As Easy As 1-2-3”

The American Disabilities Act has set in motion measures for  accessibility and reasonable accommodations in the workplace and in many aspects of community life. I outline in easy to understand language how to reasonably and economically create an atmospher of greater inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities that comply with these guidelines.

 

Cross-Disability Messages

“Life & Career Vision Creation”

This seminar will teach you a powerful tool where you display images of your goals, dreams and desires. You will learn to assemble and create for yourself a bridge between your thoughts and actions, and transform your goals in all areas of your life into something you can see, touch and achieve.

“I Can Activity”

A dear mentor from childhood shared this activity with me to keep me focused on the positive in life, regardless of the obstacles.

Now, I pass this very simple yet powerful activity on to you! The ”I Can Activity” is perfect for seminars of small groups (6-12 people), all ages and abilities, but can be customized for larger groups. This fun hands-on activity (you don’t have to be a crafter to love it!) will give you the tools you need to focus on a goal so you CAN see and act powerfully. Perfect for, but not limited to, worship groups and circles, youth and scouting organizations, disability and chronic illness support groups, small business groups, women’s groups, veterans’ and senior citizen activity groups.

“10 Steps to Being a Better Self Advocate (or Parent Advocate)”

I have served as an advocate for my own rights and with people with disabilities for many years. I’ve put together important pointers for having your say and your rights honored. I’ll show listeners with disabilities (and parents of children with disabilities) how to become better advocates  through verbal or written communication with your peers, family, community agencies, businesses and public officials on local, state and federal levels.

Whether you want to write to these contacts, speak before municipal boards, connect with your commissioners or march your way across your capital and mobilize your way to Capitol Hill, I can show you how to get heard and get results.

“Supporting Skills Sets for Developing Social and Sexual Lives”

This intimate topic is for people with disabilities, their families, providers and support professionals.

Explore the myths, misconceptions and questions around the sexual feelings and social needs many individuals with disabilities may be experiencing, but are unable or afraid to express appropriately, and/or safely fulfill.

Learn the tools to approach these topics in a healthy, safe and appropriate way, while still honoring personal and family, as well as the individual as a whole person worthy of knowing who they are inside and what they want from life in social and intimate situations.

“Tips on Building Positive Self-Esteem with a Disability”

In order to accomplish anything of value, you must first believe that you can do it. People with disabilities often struggle with an “I can’t do that” attitude. I share my encouraging spirit and wry sense of humor to tell you that you can do it!

“First Step FastTrac^® New Entrepreneurship”

Through my affiliation as a certified trainer with the Kauffman Foundation’s First Step FastTrac program, I lead participants through defining their personal vision and goals, examining their business idea from every angle, determining whether their business concept is a feasible business opportunity, and discovering whether the life of an entrepreneur is right for them. This is perfect for people of all abilities, but particularly for adults with disabilities and veterans looking for a way to tailor their talents and abilities around a business idea.

Click here to contact me for more information on scheduling a high impact training session!

 

CONSULTING

My vast skill set includes several types of highly effective consulting services for the individual and groups, so feel free to examine the topics below and use my expertise to greatly increase your personal success, or your organization’s efficiency and knowledge in some very key growth areas.

 

Skin Care & Beauty Enhancement Consulting

Every woman is beautiful, no matter her challenges. Let’s work together to highlight your best features. Skin care is a broad term that refers to everything from hygiene to anti-aging regimens. Learn more about skin care and proper cosmetic application for every woman on just about any budget. While a particular brand of product that I personally endorse is featured during these skin care classes, you will still learn great tips that may work well enough with your favorite products. For more information about these products I offer, click here.

 

Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting

Many in business, municipal planning and education communities request me to help them enhance the experience of planning, building and preserving renovated environments so that they are more disability-friendly.

I work with you or your group to develop checklists, do walk and roll-through (in my case) reviews of sites to ensure they are not only compliant with disability-focused provisions, but maximize the spirit of equal access and participation for all.

 

Grant and Project Consulting

I am an experienced consultant, project manager and coordinator for grants and community programs that impact the lives of people
with disabilities.

I can organize, present to and facilitate self advocate and service provider focus groups, provide PR and marketing to rally community participants around project and grant initiatives, interview  and assist in the screening process of further project leaders needed for the scope of the project, and provide leadership to the grant execution process.

I am particularly skilled in grants and programs with a focus on self advocacy, social inclusion, social and romantic relationship education and sexuality education initiatives, customized employment and microenterprise creation, community capacity building and maximizing self-advocacy indivudually and through group organizing.

 

Accessible, Inclusive Occasions Planning

Using my personally-developed 5 P’s of Accessible Gatherings™, I put my knowledge as a professionally certified meeting and event planner to use, and my life experiences as a self-advocate.

I can help you craft an event – large or small – from beginning to end, so that it is mindful of attendees with disabilities and the special needs of all ages.

Click here to contact me for more information on how my consulting services can make a huge difference in your personal success and/or the success of your company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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