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Don't Miss "Warm Springs" on HBO!
WARM SPRINGS shows at 8 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday on HBO
The toughest challenge Franklin Delano Roosevelt ever faced was one the country never saw. Emmy® Award-winners Kenneth Branagh and Cynthia Nixon star in the stirring true story of one man's search for public redemption from the depths of personal adversity.
"On A Roll" on the Press!
Greg's first book, "On A Roll: Reflections from America's Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude," is currently on the press at United Graphics in Mattoon, Ill. The book was authored entirely by Greg Smith over the past six years. It was edited by Steve Cohn, and designed by Dotti Albertine. Greg's first book signing will be in Tampa, Fla., sometime between May 15 and May 17. Stay tuned for more details which will be announced next week. In the meantime, you can order your advance copy now.
On the Road Again
Greg's travel schedule heats up with the spring and summer temperatures. Next week, he will be in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 3, delivering a motivational keynote address for the Laboratory Products Association and then traveling to Washington, D.C., to present for the United States Postal Service on Wednesday, May 4. The following week, he will be making a return to Tampa, Fla., to keynote at the National Rehabilitation Association Southeast Region Conference on May 16, before heading to Windsor, Conn., for another United States Postal Service presentation, May 18. For a complete look at Greg's upcoming schedule, click here.
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping people with disabilities together with their companion animals, educating the community on the benefits and risks of animal companionship, and advocating on behalf of the human-animal bond.
People with long-term disabilities can face many losses: health, employment, economic security and sometimes, the support of family and friends. PAWS understands that often a pet can be one’s only source of comfort and that a pet’s unconditional love can help ease depression and despair, especially in the case of a life-threatening illness. For more than 18 years, PAWS has provided comprehensive services – a pet food bank, dog walking, cat care, supplemental vet services, transportation to vet appointments and pet foster care when clients need long-term hospitalization – all designed so our clients can maintain the love and companionship of their companion animals. We provide counseling, advocacy and representation for animal-related housing difficulties, particularly for clients facing eviction due to their companion or service animal.
Because of the generous support of the community, PAWS is able to annually serve nearly 450 human clients and their 500+ companion animals.
Enjoying the Game!
By Greg Smith
I've always believed that to get the most out of life, we should approach it like an athlete approaches a game. My philosophy is that if we look at life as a game, we'll play to have fun and we play to win. This also helps us enjoy our work lives and avoid the pitfall of taking ourselves too seriously.
Two weeks ago, while in the Cable One Advertising production studio editing together my speaking video demo tape, I learned that Producer Rick Okoniewski, is a jazz enthusiast. As we spent more time in the studio hitting it off, the subject of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival came up. That weekend, we found ourselves having a great time with thousands of others from around the world attending this incredible event. I enjoyed it so much that I'm going again this weekend!
We spend a lot of time and energy making a living. We should spend a fraction of that time and energy making our lives fun!
The Strength Coach's winning tip: Plan something incredibly fun, do it and enjoy it.
Rick Okoniewski and Greg Smith in the Cable One Advertising production studios working on the Strength Coach video demo tape.
The feature act last Friday at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was Steve Winwood, who blew audiences away, playing all the classic hits from his days with Traffic and his solo career. Sadly, he didn't play "Roll With It," the tune that served as the unofficial theme song for Greg's former radio show, "On A Roll" in the early days. In the foreground, an interpreter "sings" for the deaf rock & rollers in attendance.
Free! Living with Disabilities DVD
More than 50 people took advantage of our offer last week. The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities, through Mississippi Film Video Alliance, is pleased to present a DVD entitled, “Living with Disabilities.” Produced by Scott Dixon McDowell, the DVD features best or positive practices in the field of developmental disabilities. Approximately 30 Mississippians are featured in 15-minute segments focusing on community recreation, community employment, community living, self-determination and self-advocacy, person-centered planning and about the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities. To order your free DVD now, and browse through other Strength Coach products, visit the What's For You page.
Get your "On A Roll" DVD!
You'll love this documentary film, which aired on PBS in February. The DVD includes special features: a commentary by Filmmaker Joanne Caputo and Consulting Director Michael Ivey, "Greg's Crib," Accessible Sex Toys, Becky Ogle's Crawl, Jim's Civil Rights, Searching for Michael Moore, Terri's Update, Crawfish, Scuba Dive, and more!
Reviews
"Highly Worthwhile and Inspiring" New York Times
"An All-Access Look at Life" St. Petersburg Times
"Best TV portrayal of disability and real life we have ever seen" ADAPT
Order your copy on our secure server now.
Hear Greg Smith's message
Greg Smith has begun writing his second book, "Strengthen America," which teaches us how to harness the powerful combination of personal development and acceptance of cultural differences. It is a mix of self-help and diversity, studied from his life experiences and communicated with passion in his live appearances.
Energize the audience at your upcoming conference or event. Greg's schedule is filling up rapidly! Corporations, universities, meeting planners and speakers bureaus are taking note of his timely message: “Strengthen America!”
To schedule a sensational, inspirational live presentation for your next meeting or event, call "The Strength Coach" at 877-331-7563 or complete this
booking information form.
"While in town..."
Check Greg's schedule to see if he has plans to be in your area. If you would like for him to speak on an adjacent date while in town, he can offer exceptional discounts for keynote addresses or workshops. Call 1-877-331-7563 soon so he can arrange his travel schedule to fit in your group.
Greg's work is supported in part by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities. Does your state's DD Council support disability media initiatives? Why not? To find out how, call 1-877-331-7563.
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