The Documentary Interview with Gabriel Cordell
The Leading Voices in Disability
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 30 years as a full service speaker and event management bureau for clients from the corporate, non-profit, government and academic sectors.
About Us
Damon Brooks Associates has a 30-year history of being recognized as the only speaker and performing arts bureau that represents those with a disability. In 1985 DBA founder and owner Marc Goldman began his successful career of matching Hollywood and sports
Speakers
Popular Speaker Topics: adaptive fitness, advocacy, autism, boardroom leadership, comedy, DEI training, education, entertainment, employment, history of disability, LGBTQ+ allyship, mental health, policy, transportation Select your type of presenterFor more information on each speaker, click on their name. Keynote SpeakersPerformersKeynote Speakers
A Look At The Past

Prior to our commit to represent those with a disability, Damon Brooks Associates was a model for coordinating celebrity involvement with non-profit special events. Our walls remain a showcase for working with some of Hollywood’s biggest names and their efforts...
Read moreWhat our clients have to say
I have worked in the entertainment industry for twenty-five years and Marc has been one of the most professional, attentive and honest people I have ever met in this industry.
WSU has come to rely on DBA to secure the guest performer for our annual Disability Awareness program. They have never let us down. The programs just keep getting better.
Our Look To The Future
With clients from the White House to small, local non-profits, much still remains to be done. DBA has built the foundation of a noteworthy service created to break down barriers. As our structure changes, we are committed to maintaining our fundamental goals that have brought us to where we are today. We continue to appreciate the confidence that you have shared and together we will make a difference in leveling the playing field for all.
Our Team
Damon Brooks Associates is recognized as both a Disability Owned Business Enterprise by the United States Business Leadership Network and a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise by the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
Marc Goldman
FounderOwner of Damon Brooks since it’s inception in 1987. He holds a Masters Degree in Education. He has been an association executive, a higher education administrator, as well as a small business owner for the past 35 years. He was
Justin Smith
DirectorServing as Director of Damon Brooks & Associates, which is under new ownership by Gesher Disability Resources, Justin will continue the legacy and mission of Damon Brooks and its founder Marc Goldman. Justin is a seasoned C-Level professional and has been integral in cultivating
Our Clients
View some of our top brands and happy clients. We have over 250 Colleges and Universities, and over 300 local state and government agencies.





News From Damon Brooks
Damon Brooks Associates (DBA) is the only nationally recognized speakers bureau that exclusively represents professional speakers, entertainers, and trainers with a disability. DBA also holds the distinction of being one of the few small businesses that holds dual Certified Diversity Enterprise status from the USBLN and the NGLCC.
Newsletter Update 4/14
Springtime Greetings! As the new Director for Damon Brooks, I want to share some updates about our boutique speaker’s bureau: My name is Justin Smith. I have over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, most recently for an
Pandemic Hitting Families Of Those With Disabilities Harder

Family caregivers of people with disabilities are experiencing isolation, anxiety and other ill-effects from the coronavirus pandemic in far greater numbers than others, according to new research. Findings from a handful of new surveys are trickling out looking at how