Brett Heising

Brett Heising

Keynote Speaker: Expert on DE&I & Disability Awareness Advocate; Principal of Brett Heising Consulting

Brett Heising Biography

Brett Heising is a highly acclaimed speaker who educates and inspires people around the world about living life with a physical disability. He has mastered the art of talking about the sensitive topic of “disability” in a fun, open, and honest way. His programs provide applicable approaches to discussing disability and help organizations move toward true inclusion.

In 2012, Heising founded brettapproved, Inc., a travel and entertainment company focused on serving travelers with mobility challenges. Prior to brettapproved, he was a successful journalist and PR pro who transformed into a tech entrepreneur and visionary.

Now, Heising travels the globe helping his clients truly understand the complex nature of disability. He offers tangible, real-world advice designed to help his clients understand the difference between something being “ADA compliant” and truly accessible.

Heising is considered a go-to resource on topics related to disability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, travel, true accessibility and more.

A proud graduate of Ohio State University, Heising lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Claudia and their Golden Retriever, Handsome George.

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Brett Heising Speaking Topics

Understanding “disability” and how it fits within Diversity Equity & Inclusion

During this dynamic keynote, Brett presents DE&I and disability fundamentals in an engaging presentation that gives attendees an understanding of where disability fits within the DE&I framework. Specifically, he touches on what “inclusion” truly means from a disability perspective.

Understanding the difference between ADA compliance and true accessibility

Brett understands, through more than four decades of lived experience, that there is a profound difference between ADA compliance and actual accessibility. In this powerful keynote, Brett shares personal experiences that illustrate why true accessibility is so elusive but doesn’t need to be.

Understanding the economic power of disability

During this engaging keynote, Brett explains why he’s so passionate about travel and how examining the travel habits and trends of people with disabilities tells us so much about the economic tour de force consumers with disabilities represent.

Social interaction training

Brett has spent the last decade perfecting this high-impact, training session. This training teaches attendees how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities and focuses on the important role body language and our own attitude, tone, and demeanor play in how we interact with people who have disabilities. This training is ideal for anyone in corporate America who cares about corporate culture.

Know your property

Brett Understands that ADA compliance can be overwhelming. In this high-energy educational session Brett tours hotel properties with front-of-house staff to show them easy, inexpensive ways to make their hotel, restaurant or entertainment venue or corporate offices truly accessible.

Brett Heising Videos

Physical Disability and Mental Health with Brett Heising

How do I book Brett Heising to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brett Heising for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brett Heising, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brett Heising or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Brett Heising for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Brett Heising, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brett Heising are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brett Heising, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Brett Heising speak about?

Brett Heising is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Communication, Business Leadership, Business Consulting and Adventure.

Where does Brett Heising travel from?

Brett Heising generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Brett Heising?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brett Heising for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brett Heising for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brett Heising or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Brett Heising is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Disability, DEI and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brett Heising for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Brett Heising generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tiffany Yu, Ruth Rathblott, MSW and Alycia Anderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brett Heising for an upcoming event.

Brett Heising Speaking Topics

  • Understanding “disability” and how it fits within Diversity Equity & Inclusion

    During this dynamic keynote, Brett presents DE&I and disability fundamentals in an engaging presentation that gives attendees an understanding of where disability fits within the DE&I framework. Specifically, he touches on what “inclusion” truly means from a disability perspective.

  • Understanding the difference between ADA compliance and true accessibility

    Brett understands, through more than four decades of lived experience, that there is a profound difference between ADA compliance and actual accessibility. In this powerful keynote, Brett shares personal experiences that illustrate why true accessibility is so elusive but doesn’t need to be.

  • Understanding the economic power of disability

    During this engaging keynote, Brett explains why he’s so passionate about travel and how examining the travel habits and trends of people with disabilities tells us so much about the economic tour de force consumers with disabilities represent.

  • Social interaction training

    Brett has spent the last decade perfecting this high-impact, training session. This training teaches attendees how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities and focuses on the important role body language and our own attitude, tone, and demeanor play in how we interact with people who have disabilities. This training is ideal for anyone in corporate America who cares about corporate culture.

  • Know your property

    Brett Understands that ADA compliance can be overwhelming. In this high-energy educational session Brett tours hotel properties with front-of-house staff to show them easy, inexpensive ways to make their hotel, restaurant or entertainment venue or corporate offices truly accessible.

Brett Heising Videos

Physical Disability and Mental Health with Brett Heising
  • How do I book Brett Heising to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brett Heising for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brett Heising, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brett Heising or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brett Heising for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brett Heising, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brett Heising are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brett Heising, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Brett Heising speak about?

    Brett Heising is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Communication, Business Leadership, Business Consulting and Adventure.
  • Where does Brett Heising travel from?

    Brett Heising generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brett Heising?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brett Heising for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brett Heising for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brett Heising or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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