Disability Speakers

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Stories from Expert Disability Advocates

Inspiring Disability Speakers

People living with disabilities represent 15% of the global population, yet there are still systemic misconceptions and barriers that continue to affect their mobility and visibility within their communities, sports, workplaces, and schools. The inspiring disability speakers, wellness experts, neurodiversity advocates, and healthcare professionals in this category are passionate about fostering greater awareness, diversity, and inclusion for people with disabilities, and are using their platforms to create movements for meaningful change. As professional athletes, veterans, celebrities, doctors, and activists, these motivational health speakers are sharing their triumphs and challenges as people living with a wide range of disabilities.

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Sara Minkara
(1 rating)

Former US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; Founder, CEO of Sara Minkara LLC & Empowerment Through Integration

John C. McGinley

Actor, Author & Former Comedian; Advocate for Down Syndrome Awareness; Best Known for "Scrubs"

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Blake Leeper
(3 ratings)

Paralympic Medalist, World Record Holder, DEI Advocate & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Leap of Faith"

Amy Purdy
(1 rating)

Professional Para-Snowboarder & Three-Time Paralympic Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, "On My Own Two Feet"; Contestant on Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars"

Serena Williams

Iconic Professional Tennis Player & Olympic Gold Medalist; Activist, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur; Co-Owner of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo

Noah Galloway
(5 ratings)

U.S. Army Veteran, Amputee & Finalist on "Dancing With The Stars"

J.R. Martinez
(31 ratings)

Actor, Bestselling Author, Advocate & Wounded U.S. Army Veteran; Motivational Speaker on Resilience & Optimism

Chella Man
(2 ratings)

Transgender Model, Activist & Artist; Director of the Award-Winning Film "The Beauty of Being Deaf"

Eileen Grubba
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning Actress, Writer, Producer & Disability Inclusion Advocate; Spinal Cord Injury & Cancer Survivor

Tiffany Yu
(4 ratings)

CEO & Founder of Diversability; Social Impact Entrepreneur, Podcaster & Disability Advocate

Jim Abbott
(5 ratings)

Motivational Speaker & Former Major League Baseball Player; First One-Handed MLB Pitcher; Author, "Imperfect"

Eduardo BriceƱo
(29 ratings)

Growth Mindset Facilitator, Founder & CEO at Growth.how, Former CEO of Mindset Works

Gabrielle Union

Actress, Advocate & Children's Book Author of "Welcome to the Party" and "Shady Baby"

Marlee Matlin
(3 ratings)

Academy Award Winning Deaf Actress; Healthcare Advocate & Disability Rights Activist

Jameela Jamil
(1 rating)

Actress, Outspoken Feminist, Mental Health & Body Positivity Advocate; Podcast Co-Host of "Mistresses"

Ty Pennington
(1 rating)

Emmy Award-Winning Television Personality & Home Makeover Guru Known for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"

Rocky Bleier
(27 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient; Inspiring Veteran's Advocate

Neal Petersen
(4 ratings)

Extreme Adventurer, Award-Winning Author & Global Investor

Sonia Hunt

Chief Marketing Officer, TEDx Speaker, #1 Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Expert, Workplace Well-Being Leader