The Leading Voices in Disability

Damon Brooks & Associates is a boutique bureau representing professional speakers, trainers and entertainers who live with a disability.

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Damon Brooks and Associates is a non-profit speakers bureau exclusively representing the leading keynote speakers, trainers, authors, comedians, and influencers from the disability community. Celebrating over 40 years as a full-service speaker and event management bureau for clients from the corporate, non-profit, government and academic sectors.

Why Work With Damon Brooks Speakers?

When you hire a Damon Brooks professional speaker, you are helping combat the close to 80% unemployment rate in the disability community PLUS as a non-profit organization, commissions go directly to programs and services for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Training

Disability Training

Learn from the best! Whether trying to get more understanding in the office between co-workers, needing to set up work stations properly, or enhance awareness on communication styles, we have an expert to help your organization.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Captivate your next audience with music, laughs and more. Damon Brooks entertainers add the fun to your next event!

Motivation

Motivational

Living with a disability is challenging. Hear how Damon Brooks professional speakers have survived and thrived. Their personal stories are meaningful, interesting, and inspirational.

 

Anu Pala

Anu Pala

Anu has been on numerous stages as a speaker, host, and performer and thrives on injecting creativity into everything she does.

Becky Jackson Curran

Becky Jackson Curran

Born with dwarfism, Becky Johnson Curran transforms disability inclusion through authentic storytelling, challenging bias and driving organizations from awareness to action.

Brett Heising

Born with cerebral palsy, disability advocate Brett Heising transforms organizational inclusion, guiding leaders beyond ADA compliance toward meaningful accessibility and belonging.

Catarina Rivera

Catarina Rivera

Living with Usher Syndrome, Catarina Rivera shares powerful perspectives on intersectionality, helping organizations challenge assumptions and embrace accessibility as human connection.

Chris Fonseca

Chris Fonseca

Living with cerebral palsy, Chris Fonseca uses comedy to break stereotypes, blending humor and authentic lived experience to create lasting impact.

Davi Kallman

Davi Kallman, PhD

As a dyslexic, Mexican, and Jewish woman, Dr. Davi Kallman empowers organizations to build inclusive systems, challenge bias, and cultivate belonging.

Dr. Dennis Cummins

Dr. Dennis Cummins

Inspired by raising his blind daughter, Dr. Dennis Cummins helps leaders communicate authentically, blending storytelling and business strategy to drive impact.

Elliott Eisenberg

Dr. Elliot Eisenberg

Known as “The Bowtie Economist,” Dr. Elliot Eisenberg makes economics engaging, translating complex trends into clear, actionable insights for every audience.

Dr. Jaipreet Virdi

Dr. Jaipreet Virdi

After losing her hearing at four, historian Dr. Jaipreet Virdi delivers keynotes that challenge audiences to rethink disability, innovation, and accessibility.

Dr Jokima Hiller-Lewis

Dr. Jokima Hiller-Lewis

Award-winning educator and disability advocate Dr. Jokima Hiller-Lewis inspires audiences by demonstrating the power of leading with care, purpose, and resilience.

Jose Rosario

Dr. Jose Rosario

Living with cerebral palsy, therapist Jose Rosario helps organizations challenge mental health stigma and create safer, more inclusive environments for all.

Erin Mark

Erin Mark

Living with cystic fibrosis and surviving end-stage disease, Erin Mark helps organizations build resilience and urgency, blending lived experience for high-performing teams.

Gabriel Cordell

Gabriel Cordell

After a devastating car crash at 22, Gabriel Cordell turned tragedy into purpose. His keynotes inspire audiences to overcome limits and resilience.

Gary Karp

Gary Karp

After a spinal cord injury at 18, Gary Karp became a disability advocate whose keynotes help organizations embrace inclusion and accessibility.

Geri Jewell

Geri Jewell

Living with cerebral palsy, Geri Jewell broke prime-time television barriers, delivering humorous keynotes that help audiences shift perceptions and celebrate inclusion.

John Register

John Register

After losing his leg training for the Olympics, Paralympic medalist John Register inspires organizations to overcome adversity, embrace change, and thrive.

Josh Blue

Josh Blue

Comedian Josh Blue uses humor and his experience with cerebral palsy to challenge stereotypes, delivering unforgettable performances that drive disability awareness.

Kathy Buckley

Kathy Buckley

Born deaf into a hearing family, Kathy Buckley uses comedy and storytelling to inspire resilience, blending humor, heart, and disability awareness.

Lauren Potter

Lauren Potter

Best known for Glee, actress Lauren Potter, who has Down syndrome, challenges stereotypes and inspires audiences to see ability before disability.

Lori Becker

Lori Becker

As a leader with a disability, CEO Lori Becker helps organizations build inclusive cultures, combining leadership insights on accessibility and belonging.

Louise Ashby

Louise Ashby

After surviving a devastating brain injury and disfigurement, Louise Ashby became an inspiring speaker who helps audiences overcome adversity and embrace resilience.

Mark Hublar

Mark Hublar

Told he’d never speak or live independently with Down syndrome, Mark Hublar became an inspiring advocate and motivational speaker empowering others.

Matt Savage

Matt Savage

Acclaimed jazz musician Matt Savage uses his experience with autism to challenge assumptions about neurodiversity, blending music, storytelling, and disability awareness.

Matt Stutzman

Armless archer, Paralympic Gold Medalist, and dad Matt Stutzman inspires audiences by redefining what is possible through resilience, focus, and tenacity.

Matthew Shapiro

Matthew Shapiro

As a wheelchair user and disability advocate, Matthew Shapiro delivers keynotes that turn real-world experience into practical strategies for accessibility and inclusion.

Melissa Stockwell

Melissa Stockwell

After losing her leg in Iraq, Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell delivers keynotes that help audiences embrace resilience and overcome life’s challenges.

Meryl Evans

Meryl K. Evans, CPACC

Born profoundly deaf, accessibility advocate Meryl Evans delivers engaging keynotes that empower leaders to create inclusive communication and accessible customer experiences.

Mike Veny

Mike Veny

After overcoming severe mental health challenges, disability advocate Mike Veny combines storytelling, rhythm, and practical strategies to build emotionally healthy cultures.

Navah and Pete Asner

Navah and Matt Asner

Matthew Asner grew up on TV sets and in the wings of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” watching his father, Ed Asner, and the talented legendary cast in action. Navah grew up with her parents and...

Nina G.

Nina G. is a comedian, professional speaker, comedy historical consultant, disability activist and author of three books.

Pam Schuller

Pamela Schuller

Pamela Rae Schuller was once diagnosed with the most severe documented case of Tourette syndrome in the country, coupled with a touch of obsessive compulsive disorder and a whole lot of...
Rachel Simon

Rachel Simon

Rachel Simon is an acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author whose books have been published in fifteen countries.

Rosemarie Rosetti, PhD

Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., is a globally recognized expert, speaker, consultant, and advocate for accessibility, universal design, and disability inclusion. Her personal journey and...
Ruth Rathblott, MSW

Ruth Rathblott, MSW

Ruth Rathblott, MSW is an expert on workplace culture and leadership. She is a TEDx and global keynote speaker, bestselling author, and award-winning former CEO who’s redefining what it means...
Ryan Niemiller

Ryan Niemiller

You may know Ryan Niemiller as the disarmingly handsome comedian and 3rd place finalist from America’s Got Talent Season 14.

Sara Minkara

Sara Minkara

Sara Minkara is not just a speaker – she is a catalyst for change. Sara’s ability to engage diverse audiences, challenge the status quo, and provide actionable insights makes her an...
Shawn Harper

Shawn Harper

Shawn Harper knows what it feels like to face unfathomable circumstances, yet make it through to the winning side.

Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin is a Professor of Animal Science who has Asperger’s Syndrome.

Terry Healey

Having endured over thirty surgical procedures in an effort to reconstruct his face in his early twenties, Terry Healey discovered tools that could help him transform his new normal.

Tiffany Yu

Tiffany Yu

Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, author, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times,...
Tracy Schmitt

Tracy Schmitt

TV Host Unstoppable Tracy #1 International MegaSuccess TedX Speaker is sharing the stage with Jane Fonda, Dr. Phil, Michael Douglas, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Robbins and...
Winston B. Clements

Winston B. Clements

Speaker and storyteller on a mission to inspire 1 billion people.

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“I can’t say enough about Damon Brooks & Associates for their outstanding work in helping us secure a keynote speaker for one of our events. From the very beginning, their team was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and highly professional. They took the time to understand our specific goals, audience, and topic area, and worked hard to present us with an excellent selection of potential speakers that aligned with our needs. Equally important, Damon Brooks & Associates provided excellent support throughout the entire process. They ensured that our needs were met before, during, and after the event, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and commitment to client satisfaction. I would highly recommend Damon Brooks & Associates to any organization seeking a high-quality speaker and a professional agency that truly works to ensure a successful event.”

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“Damon Brooks & Associates has been a trusted partner for several MPI signature events, providing speakers who are impactful, engaging and exceptionally well received by our community. Their team is comprised of meeting industry veterans who are easy to work with and who truly understand the impact of business events—and it shows. Most importantly, they represent powerful voices from the disability community with professionalism, care, and credibility, making them an outstanding partner for organizations committed to meaningful inclusion.”

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