Kathy O'Connell

Kathy O'Connell

Keynote Speaker: Writer, Mental Health Counselor & Disability Advocate

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Kathy O'Connell Biography

Kathy lives happily and successfully with Cerebral Palsy.

Kathy views her disability as a natural part of who she is and attributes much of the wonderful ride of life to the experience a disability brings. Even at a young age, Kathy knew there was a purpose in living with a disability.

Kathy O’Connell is Director of Radiant Abilities, which provides resources and training for areas of dating, relationships, sexuality, personal empowerment, and living the life you want. Kathy has a specialized focus in helping people with disabilities with dating and relationship success.

Kathy provides trainings, workshops and keynote presentations to individuals, families and professionals. Each is done with a combination of storytelling, lecture, discussion, interactive exercises and personal reflections. The core of the presentations stem from Kathy’s self-help book, Firewalk: Embracing Different Abilities.

Kathy’s trainings and presentations are geared toward helping people, as well as the professionals and families who support them, feel empowered and motivated to use their abilities to contribute to their community and the world. She is also available to provide general disability keynotes. Kathy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

Kathy lives by and trains others on the premise of “Life is just too short and sweet to not have the one you want and to have a disability get in the way of that.”

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Kathy O'Connell Speaking Topics

Empowering Your Child with a Disability to Live Out Loud

Advocacy From The Inside Out

The Four Keys to Success in Dating with a Disability

Us Too! Successful Dating and Healthy Relationships for People with Disabilities

What’s Your Firewalk? The Choice to Live from Ability and Not Fear

Kathy O'Connell Videos

What's Your Firewalk?

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kathy O'Connell 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 Kathy O'Connell, 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 Kathy O'Connell or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Kathy O'Connell for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Kathy O'Connell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kathy O'Connell, 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 Kathy O'Connell speak about?

Kathy O'Connell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Inspirational, Mental Health, Motivational and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does Kathy O'Connell travel from?

Kathy O'Connell generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kathy O'Connell?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kathy O'Connell 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 Kathy O'Connell 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 Kathy O'Connell 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.


Kathy O'Connell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Disability, Inspirational and Mental Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kathy O'Connell for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kathy O'Connell generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeff Hobbs, Amy Purdy and Jessica Cox. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kathy O'Connell for an upcoming event.

Kathy O'Connell Speaking Topics

  • Empowering Your Child with a Disability to Live Out Loud

  • Advocacy From The Inside Out

  • The Four Keys to Success in Dating with a Disability

  • Us Too! Successful Dating and Healthy Relationships for People with Disabilities

  • What’s Your Firewalk? The Choice to Live from Ability and Not Fear

Kathy O'Connell Videos

What's Your Firewalk?
  • How do I book Kathy O'Connell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kathy O'Connell 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 Kathy O'Connell, 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 Kathy O'Connell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kathy O'Connell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kathy O'Connell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kathy O'Connell, 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 Kathy O'Connell speak about?

    Kathy O'Connell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Inspirational, Mental Health, Motivational and Overcoming Adversity.
  • Where does Kathy O'Connell travel from?

    Kathy O'Connell generally travels from Syracuse, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kathy O'Connell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kathy O'Connell 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 Kathy O'Connell 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 Kathy O'Connell 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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