Virtually any disability group can help find a speaker for your group.
Ask parents of students currently attending your school. Often, they are an excellent resource and some have had quite a bit of experience explaining their son/daughter’s disability – both gifts and challenges. Check with your local college. Even very small schools have Disability Coordinators or Counselors.
Ask students themselves, including graduates. Some students may not be comfortable taking about their disability in their own building, but may enjoy what could be called self-advocacy skills in another building or district.
I would be happy to visit your school, classroom, or meet with students to tell my story of Dyslexia which has affected my family. My goal is to create a positive learning environment, and ultimately for each of us to understand the equal value of all people: abled, disabled, and differently abled.
