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Fortune Small Business Cover Story on Disability Market!
This week, "The Strength Coach" will talk to Elaine Pofeldt, editor at Fortune Small Business magazine, who assembled a fantastic cover piece about the disability market. You can read the entire series of articles online at http://www.fsb.com. Elaine will talk about her experience of covering entrepreneurs who have discovered a huge, underserved market: the nearly 50 million Americans with disabilities. We will also be joined by Eric Lipp of Open Doors Organization, (http://www.opendoorsnfp.org) a Chicago based group that is closing the gap between business and disability community through employee/management training and landmark market studies. Avis is one of the corporations that has realized the market potential. VP Mike Caron will share his experiences as well.
A tip from the "hip crip": Find your fortune! Harness the demand for the expertise that comes from your unique life's experiences. Don't miss this show for insight and inspiration.
Greg's First Book Signing in Tampa Saturday!
The Strength Coach's new memoir, “On A Roll: Reflections from America’s Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude,” is an honest and uplifting story of one African-American man’s quest for independence, love and success. It provides a rare “insider’s look” at the crossroads in America where family, disability, race and inspiration meet. Author Greg Smith will offer his expertise on “inner strength,” hosting a light “workout” at Books For Thought, 10910 North 56th Street in Tampa on May 14 from 4-6 p.m. The session will be a reunion with his many local connections. Smith built a Tampa following in 2000 and 2001, establishing his radio show on Clear Channel’s WHNZ, while doubling as a columnist for a Tampa-based dot-com for people with disabilities. In the meantime, you can order your copy of his compelling memoir now.
Advance Praise:
Greg Smith's story tells the truth about a man who can look in the mirror and say he did his personal best
-- John Wooden, legendary UCLA basketball coach
Greg Smith spoke to our football team and we went undefeated through the rest of the regular season. In this book, he tells his story and shares his passion. In these pages, he'll give you the will to win.
-- Phillip Fulmer, Head Coach, Tennessee Volunteers
Free! Living with Disabilities DVD
Don't miss your chance to take advantage of our incredible offer. 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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