Post by LimitedRecourse on Mar 9, 2010 14:58:08 GMT -5
June 3-4, 2010 – Nashville Marriott
Keynote Speakers
Johnnie Tuitel calls himself America’s Pioneer Handicapitalist. He was the first student legally mainstreamed into the public schools in Michigan, and has never looked back. Johnnie has presented across the country to colleges on leadership, the fundamentals of citizenship and community service, and on his “unique and positive” brand of disability awareness. He is considered by many to be the very best spokesman for disabilities in the country today. College coaches (including Big Ten) love his team-building motivational speeches. He provides motivational and inspirational keynote addresses to dozens of businesses, medical associations, governmental organizations, and educational groups, at association meetings and seminars each year.
From his “power chair,” renowned speaker Greg Smith (“The Strength Coach”) leads an energetic lesson in self determination, combining his personal story with life lessons that inspire. Greg’s philosophy is to view his disability as an opportunity to see the world from a different perspective, and to speak, write and broadcast the lessons he has learned from the challenges he has faced. Born with muscular dystrophy, raised by a football coach, Greg’s inner strength message offers a very simple, yet powerful strategy that changes lives. And his accomplishments are evidence of the results.
LeDerick Horne spent most of his time in school believing he did not have much of a future. A severe learning disability (LD) combined with low self-esteem led him to doubt he would be able to go to college or pursue a meaningful career. But, in the challenging academic environment at Middlesex County College, and with the support offered for his disability through Project Connections, a Learning Disabilities Resource Program at the College, LeDerick became an outstanding student, compiling a 3.75 grade point average. He transferred to New Jersey City University and graduated with honors from NJCU in 2003. Since graduation LeDerick has become the head of his own real estate investment company called Horne & Associates, LLC. He was appointed the Board Chair of Project Eye-To-Eye, a national nonprofit that provides mentoring programs for students labeled LD/ADHD. He is also recognized across the country as an advocate for people with disabilities. LeDerick has facilitated workshops, delivered keynote presentations, and spoken to thousands of students, teachers, and service providers about his experiences.
Jan Moss is the Director of Community Leadership and Advocacy at Oklahoma University Center of Excellence at Oklahoma University Health Science Center. She shares a research and professional interest in Community Capacity Building for Children, Youth and Individuals with Disabilities and their Families as well as Family Supportive Health Care, Comprehensive, Coordinated Services for families. She is very involved in the national Family Faculty Programs and is a researcher for the Personal Preference Indicators Research Project at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, "What's Right with Families?" Family Strengths Research Project UCE/ CLL. Ms. Moss has received numerous awards and honors for advocacy and professionalism from national and state organizations.
www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org
Keynote Speakers
Johnnie Tuitel calls himself America’s Pioneer Handicapitalist. He was the first student legally mainstreamed into the public schools in Michigan, and has never looked back. Johnnie has presented across the country to colleges on leadership, the fundamentals of citizenship and community service, and on his “unique and positive” brand of disability awareness. He is considered by many to be the very best spokesman for disabilities in the country today. College coaches (including Big Ten) love his team-building motivational speeches. He provides motivational and inspirational keynote addresses to dozens of businesses, medical associations, governmental organizations, and educational groups, at association meetings and seminars each year.
From his “power chair,” renowned speaker Greg Smith (“The Strength Coach”) leads an energetic lesson in self determination, combining his personal story with life lessons that inspire. Greg’s philosophy is to view his disability as an opportunity to see the world from a different perspective, and to speak, write and broadcast the lessons he has learned from the challenges he has faced. Born with muscular dystrophy, raised by a football coach, Greg’s inner strength message offers a very simple, yet powerful strategy that changes lives. And his accomplishments are evidence of the results.
LeDerick Horne spent most of his time in school believing he did not have much of a future. A severe learning disability (LD) combined with low self-esteem led him to doubt he would be able to go to college or pursue a meaningful career. But, in the challenging academic environment at Middlesex County College, and with the support offered for his disability through Project Connections, a Learning Disabilities Resource Program at the College, LeDerick became an outstanding student, compiling a 3.75 grade point average. He transferred to New Jersey City University and graduated with honors from NJCU in 2003. Since graduation LeDerick has become the head of his own real estate investment company called Horne & Associates, LLC. He was appointed the Board Chair of Project Eye-To-Eye, a national nonprofit that provides mentoring programs for students labeled LD/ADHD. He is also recognized across the country as an advocate for people with disabilities. LeDerick has facilitated workshops, delivered keynote presentations, and spoken to thousands of students, teachers, and service providers about his experiences.
Jan Moss is the Director of Community Leadership and Advocacy at Oklahoma University Center of Excellence at Oklahoma University Health Science Center. She shares a research and professional interest in Community Capacity Building for Children, Youth and Individuals with Disabilities and their Families as well as Family Supportive Health Care, Comprehensive, Coordinated Services for families. She is very involved in the national Family Faculty Programs and is a researcher for the Personal Preference Indicators Research Project at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, "What's Right with Families?" Family Strengths Research Project UCE/ CLL. Ms. Moss has received numerous awards and honors for advocacy and professionalism from national and state organizations.
www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org