The media loves a winner. Click on these links to read some of the the Strength Coach's press clippings.
The Honolulu Advertiser: Inspirational speaker opens disabilities conference, March 12, 2007
KGMB9.com: Katrina Survivor Has Inspiring Message, March 12, 2007
ABC7Chicago.com: Radio talk show host with disabilities writes book, Nov. 17, 2005
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Petersburg Times, Eric Deggans' blog: Greg Smith - Rebounding From Katrina, Oct. 10, 2005
NPR Commentary: About rebuilding Gulf Coast neighborhoods that are inclusive and as "visit-able" as possile following Hurricane Katrina.
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Petersburg Times: BOOKS, Courage writ large
THE LARGEST MINORITY Radio Show: Sept. 8, 2005, episode featured extensive Hurricane Katrina coverage, including an interview with Greg
WWL New Orleans: Radio interview with John "Spud" McConnell
WJZD Biloxi: Radio interview with Rip Daniels
"AAPA News Conference Daily 2005 ": Strength Coach Teaches PAs to Tap into Their Inner Strength
AOL's "Black Voices": He’s On a Roll, Sharing His Strength
360 Magazine: The Accessible Lifestyle: On a Roll: Reflections from America’s Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude
New York Times: "Highly Worthwhile and Inspiring"
Jackson Clarion Ledger: 'On a Roll:' Ocean Springs man's abilities documented, applauded
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Petersburg Times: "An All-Access Look at Life"
Idaho Public Television: Marcia Franklin interviews "The Strength Coach" (Windows Media Player)
Yellow Springs News: New film to air nationally on PBS
The Progressive: "We're Not Going Away" by Ingrid Tischer
Essence Magazine: The Brother in the Wheelchair - discrimination against disabled persons
St. Petersburg Times:
Radio host refuses to be confined by disease
CBS News:
Disabled DJ Gives a Voice to the Disability Movement
The Cincinnati Enquirer: Airwaves carry host beyond his disability, June 24, 1999
NPR's All Things Considered: Listen to Aileen LeBlanc’s radio profile of Greg Smith from this 1999 episode
The Wall Street Journal, front page of the "Marketplace" section: "Undeniably Rolling"
The Ragged Edge: Christopher Reeve on disability show plugs N.O.D., talks cure
New Mobility: He's On A Roll
