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Emphasizing impactful storytelling, resources, and life-long lessons learned throughout and beyond the baseball diamond, each talk can be catered to disability ministries, ministries in testimony form, corporations, leadership conferences, inclusion-related events, disability/autism conferences for parents and people on the disability spectrum, and more! Each talk aims to inspire excellence and instill new perspectives and improvement of skills.
Powering Through Perceptions: Why It is Important Never to Give Up
For one reason or another (whether logically correct or not), many tend to form preconceived notions of what one can accomplish in work, life, and greater society. In the pursuit of our dreams, we may constantly face rejection. Therefore, we must learn to fight for what we want and not settle for less. Find out how to build perseverance!
The Power of Self-Advocacy and Advocating for Others
What exactly is an ‘advocate’, you ask? Find out ways you can advocate for yourself and others through Taylor’s message on the importance and effect of advocacy.
Alternative Baseball: The Impact Off the Diamond
Find out how Alternative Baseball successfully utilizes bits and bytes of America’s Pastime to prepare people with disabilities for the games of work and life.
Winning While Including
No, you don’t have to run over or take advantage of people to achieve your goals. You can win with a positive, encouraging culture to help others succeed and empower in ways beyond their wildest dreams. Find out how to create a winning, inclusive culture built on positivity that fosters passion!
Profiting from Failure: What You Can Learn
Failure and rejection is not a sentence nor do your dreams and aspirations end! Find out how failure can actually boost your self-esteem and knowledge to prepare for a successful future!
The Power of the Support System
Some are born into strong, familial support systems from birth while others learn throughout their lives to build their support system. Regardless of where you are at, it is more than possible to build a positive support system of friends and networking connections yourself! Find out the impact of a strong support system!
Coaching and Mentoring People with Disabilities (workshop)
Every year, more and more people with disabilities are graduating from high school. Many aspire to enter the workforce but need extra help, accommodations, and advice to encourage the growth and development of their own life and leadership skills. Find out ways to fulfill their needs and encourage continued growth.
Let’s Talk Gifts: Find Your Niche to Find Your Talents
Every person has gifts waiting to be discovered within themselves. Find out ways to discover your own differences, passions, and skills.
Let Go and Be Different: The Power of Creativity and Our Need for Innovative Ideas
Not everyone in society has to be or think the same way as their peers. You don’t have to accept constant rejection as a final answer! Find out how our differences, when emphasized right, can lead to creative and innovative ideas.