Washington, DC (March 24, 2026) – The National Organization on Disability (NOD), a leading nonprofit helping America’s top employers advance disability inclusion, today announced the launch of its Speakers Bureau, a dynamic roster of disability advocates, executives, researchers, and innovators available to engage audiences through powerful storytelling, practical insight, and actionable strategies for inclusion.
Designed to spark meaningful conversations around disability inclusion, NOD’s Speakers Bureau is a hub for anyone looking to bring dynamic and heartfelt story tellers to their workplace and events Each speaking engagement is designed to help audiences move beyond awareness toward measurable action that strengthens workplace culture and business performance.
“Personal stories have the power to shift perspectives and transform how we think about disability inclusion,” said Beth Sirull, President and CEO of NOD. “Through our Speakers Bureau, we are connecting employers and audiences with these extraordinary voices whose personal journeys can help bring the transformational power of inclusion to life.”
The Speakers Bureau features a broad group of voices from the disability community, from NOD’s own team members to inclusion experts, advocates, athletes, and thought leaders, including:
- Adam Nemer, author, speaker, and workplace mental health advocate, helping organizations build cultures of psychological safety, resilience, and high performance
- Charles-Edouard Catherine, corporate disability inclusion strategist, policy advocate, and Paralympian, who advances disability inclusion through ERGs, policy, and cross-sector collaboration
- Cole & Charisma Sydnor, YouTuber content creators and consultants, who share insights on inter-abled relationships and disability representation
- Diana Elizabeth Jordan, actor, playwright, and keynote speaker who uses storytelling to advance disability representation
- Lex Gillette, Paralympian and motivational speaker focused on lessons of perseverance and performance
- Keely Cat-Wells, disability rights advocate, entrepreneur, and global leader in business innovation through inclusion
- Jessie Owen, advocate, and speaker looking to empower others, challenge stereotypes, and create an inclusive community that celebrates diversity
- Sheila Xu, aspiring astronaut, deaf pilot, and accessibility advocate exploring the interaction of STEM, disability, policy, technology, and business
Find top-tier talent for every type of engagement, from keynote speeches and featured talks to interactives presentations and panel discussions, in-person or virtually. Plus, choose from popular topics including disability awareness, inclusive leadership and allyship, digital accessibility champions, supporting mental health, empowerment through adaptive sports, and the legacy of disability rights and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—or tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll match you with the right speaker for your unique needs.
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is committed to increasing employment opportunities and fostering inclusive work environments for the millions of Americans with disabilities. NOD offers a suite of employment solutions tailored to anticipate and meet leading companies’ workforce needs and has helped some of the world’s most recognized brands be more competitive in today’s global economy by building or enriching their disability inclusion programs.
For more information about NOD, visit www.nod.org.