Going Beyond But!
Since the spring of 1986, Michael has been inspiring and educating across Canada and the United States of America with dynamic keynote addresses tailored to parents of children with special needs and adults living with disabilities to “Go Beyond” the prohibiting word “BUT!”
Michael was one of the first students with disabilities fully mainstreamed into the British Columbia public education system in 1968. While navigating the academic curriculum, he faced significant challenges, including holding a pencil, speaking effectively, and completing schoolwork. Beyond academics, he also had to manage basic bodily needs and functions, advocate for equal opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and confront false stigmas that led to social exclusion.
As a young adult with Cerebral Palsy, he encountered significant barriers and challenges in his pursuit of meaningful employment. Society’s limited awareness, misconceptions, and acts of discrimination made the path forward difficult. However, fueled by determination, he transformed his adverse situation into an opportunity for growth.
The key benefits each audience will learn.
Empower audience members to see and understand adversity not as a challenge, obstacle, problem, or difficulty – but as an opportunity to learn, expand your awareness, and strengthen your resilience. When perspective shifts, adversity becomes the foundation upon which a person can build success, and unlimited future possibilities are created.
Support audience members in developing a self-leadership mindset, by educating them to adopt and apply a Positive Rebel’s frame of mind – enabling them to move beyond their own negative thoughts, ideas of limitations, false conditioning, and self-imposed fears.
Speech Description
Have you ever noticed how a great idea to support a child with special needs is often met with some form of prohibiting or restricting ‘BUT!
Drawing on his “Can Do Attitude,” Michael brings first-hand experiences, actionable advice, and proven strategies to help you and your child overcome the limitations of “But.” With his “Infectious Smile,” Michael explains “Why” and provides insights on “How” to empower both your child and yourself by:
* Envisioning the future, while living today. * Moving beyond “But” by embracing the possibilities of “What if…”. * Turning today’s adversities into stepping stones for uncovering unlimited possibilities. * Unlocking unforeseen potential through bold and creative thinking. * Developing a “Self-Advocate-Preneur” game plan to get from the here and now to then and later.
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Length Of Speech Time
“Depending on your schedule, the keynote speech ‘Going Beyond But’ can be adapted to run between 60 and 90 minutes.”
PDF Going Beyond But Brochure
To get full descriptions of the presentations offered to supporting parents with special needs children, please click the button below to access Michael’s PDF Middle School Brochure.
Customizing A Keynote Speech To Meet Your Needs.
Please feel free to contact him by phone – text (250-816-2989) or e-mail (michael@michaelbortolotto.com) to talk and consult with Michael on how he can customize a keynote speech that fits you and your audience’s requirements and needs.