Professional/Business Services by SCI/D

Theresa Nagle



2 Thumbs Up Hand Therapy

At 2 Thumbs Up Hand Therapy, all of our Therapists are Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) or training to be CHTs, which means they have achieved the highest level of competency in the profession. The Norwell, MA clinic continues to provide expert hand and upper extremity therapy services to the entire coastal area in the South Shore of MA treating patients in a broad area from Boston to Cape Cod.

Dani Izzie

Access Social

Dani’s Twins documentary, currently in production, will provide a rare, intimate look into the topics of disability, pregnancy and adaptive parenthood, viewed through the lens of one woman’s personal journey. Within the context of this high-risk but joyful pregnancy and new parenthood adventure, the film’s thematic focus is on normalizing disability.
@access_social

Katie Banister

Access4All

Mrs. Katie Rodriguez Banister, earned her Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Business Management from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg in 1987. She survived an auto accident in 1990 that left her a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down. After six months of rehabilitation and fifteen months of living with her parents, she returned to living independently in 1992.
@katierodriguezbanister

Katie Banister

Access4All

Mrs. Katie Rodriguez Banister, earned her Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Business Management from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg in 1987. She survived an auto accident in 1990 that left her a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down. After six months of rehabilitation and fifteen months of living with her parents, she returned to living independently in 1992.
@katierodriguezbanister

Mike Savicki

Afterburner Communications

Focuses on helping clients develop and deliver their image, promote their brand, and communicate their message. As a full-service communications company, Afterburner Communications specializes in copy writing and speech writing for publications, businesses, and individual
@afterburnercommunications

Andrew Reid


Andrew Reid

Andrew Reid is a disabled Jamaican-Cuban storyteller who migrated to the United States at the age of 10. He was an undocumented immigrant for several years before receiving US citizenship under the wet foot, dry foot policy from the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966. He uses his multicultural Caribbean identity and the visual medium to create stories grounded in drama but not bound by genre.
He is a DGA Award winning director and MFA graduate from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. His award-winning projects have screened at Slamdance, CAA Moebius, Paramount Pictures, HollyShorts, Cleveland, Pan African and over 70 other film festivals worldwide.
@reidthestory

Anna Sarol


Anna Sarol

Dedicated to illuminating the path toward a more inclusive world, Anna Sarol stands at the forefront of disability advocacy, passionately sharing insights, stories, and knowledge to foster a society of inclusion. Through her engaging, enlightening keynotes, she’s on a mission to break down barriers and catalyze change.
@annasarol

Arpine Harutyunyan




Arpine Harutyunyan

My name is Arpine, I am 27 years old. I live in Armenia. I am a full-stack web developer. I have 3 years experience on IT sphere. I specialise in creating interactive experience and functional interfaces using ReactJS, TypeScript, Express, Firebase, HTML, CSS, SCSS.
@arpi_artsakh

Tameka C. Spruce

Be Influential Films

Tameka Citchen-Spruce is an African American woman with a physical disability. Born in Detroit, she has been advocating and raising awareness for over 15 years for access to affordable and accessible housing, fighting against voting oppression towards people with disabilities, racial and gender injustices, and health equity.
Be Influential Film tell stories that feature unrepresented communities in an authentic, thought-provoking and engaging way.
@tamekacitchenspruce

Barry Gutierrez (friend of SCI)



Bear Gutierrez Photography

Bear Gutierrez brings powerful visuals to businesses that builds brands and captivates their audience. Utilizing a creative process built on great preparation, inspiration and life experience we capture the identity and spirit of the organization.
@bear.gutierrez

Darren Edwards

Darrren Edwards

Embark on a journey through Darren’s remarkable narrative of triumph over adversity, mastery of adaptation, and cultivation of an indomitable mindset. Trusted by esteemed corporations such as British Airways, Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, and Google, Darren epitomizes the inexhaustible potential of the human spirit. Emerging from a harrowing climbing accident that threatened his very existence, he defied the odds, using the experience as a springboard for personal growth. Today, as a record-breaking Disabled Adventurer, Darren shatters preconceived notions of what’s achievable for individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries.
@darrenedwards_adventurer

Emily Ladau


Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

Storytelling is at the heart of my disability activism. I love connecting with groups of all sizes and kinds, of any age, either virtually or in-person. I speak on a range of topics, including: My journey to becoming a disability rights activist Using storytelling as a tool for advocacy, Disability language, Disability etiquette, Disability allyship, Disability representation in media, Shifting toward a more inclusive world in the midst of COVID-19.
@emilyladau

Allaina Humphreys


Free Wheeling Design

Creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media for small to mid-size businesses and non-profits. Specializes in using clean design to solve real-world problems, employing a mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

Mike Rhodes



Freedom Riders Motorcycle Shop

I've been modifying bikes for disabled riders since my accident in 2005 left me paralyzed. I never lost my love for riding and was determined to start riding again. I've been involved in motocross racing since I was a kid and repairing both motocross, street bikes, and off road atv's just as long.

DeAnna Alexander



Freedom’s Den Mentor & Coaching Connections

Transitioning through life with a limitation can affect women in many ways. Freedom’s Den Mentor & Coaching Connections focus on the wholeness of one’s wellbeing. I strive to help women modify their perspectives of themselves and the limitation of their cannots, or hindered beliefs, and transition them to can do abilities.

Rose Finlay


Inclusive Solutions by Rose Finlay

Our goal is to help bridge the gaps between the disabled communities and equal access to opportunity. Using collaborative learning and consulting, we assist brands, platforms and event organizers become more inclusive and accessible. We believe that tapping into the unmeasurable potential within our disabled population is the first step to creating a more dynamic workforce.

Rose Finlay


Inclusive Solutions by Rose Finlay

Our goal is to help bridge the gaps between the disabled communities and equal access to opportunity. Using collaborative learning and consulting, we assist brands, platforms and event organizers become more inclusive and accessible. We believe that tapping into the unmeasurable potential within our disabled population is the first step to creating a more dynamic workforce.

John Katona



JK (Not Kidding) Studios

I'm a full time engineer at GM, but my wife is music. I write, record, and produce music out of my studio home. My passion is for unique sounds and instruments, including my large collection of analog synthesizers, toy instruments, and vintage gear. When I produce, I don't use sample libraries or soft-synth, but prefer to record and sample everything myself for a totally unique sound. I love to collaborate and make music with new people, so if you'd like to make music with me, please reach out and introduce yourself.
@jknotkiddingstudios

JR Harding

JR Harding

JR is the 'go-to' expert on issues and challenges faced by persons with disabilities in today's society. He is considered a disability expert, published author, policy influencer, and industry consultant. He is a two time US Presidential Appointee and a seven time Florida Gubernatorial Appointee.

JR Harding

JR Harding

JR is the 'go-to' expert on issues and challenges faced by persons with disabilities in today's society. He is considered a disability expert, published author, policy influencer, and industry consultant. He is a two time US Presidential Appointee and a seven time Florida Gubernatorial Appointee.

Julien S. Buchem

Julien-S. Buchem Photographie

Photographes indépendant Facturation via Producteurs Associés SMart. Prise de vue pour: - portait - mode - sport - packshot - corporate - book/composite pour modèl/es - intérieur d'habitation, hôtel, lieux divers Traitement digital des fichiers, retouches,... Tous types d'impressions.
@jsbuchem

Kip Johnson



Kip Johnson Real Estate

While being a successful realtor demands that Kip Johnson excels in customer service and be client-focused, he has something that sets him apart. For Kip, it is his resilience and his tendency to be a thrill-seeker. Nothing stops Kip or defers him, not even his wheels.

Oz Sanchez

Know No Limits

After nearly six years with the Marines, Oz decided to transfer to the Navy to operate as a Navy Seal. In July 2001, during the time of his transfer between branches, Oz's life changed forever when he was involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, which resulted in a spinal cord injury.
@knlnation

Leah B. Rose

Leah B. Rose

I love helping others achieve success and freedom, leading a life they love.
Leah is a Youth and Family Empowerment Coach who resides just outside of Vancouver, BC.
At the age of 21 she sustained a spinal cord injury by way of a gunshot wound, rendering her a quadriplegic. This experience allowed her to see not only the suffering, but more importantly, the healing and resiliency that one can have.
@leahb.rose

Lyena Strelkoff


Lyena Strelkoff

My mission is to change the way we relate to adversity in order to harness it as a catalyst for transformation. So we can become, each of us, our own Shero. To move beyond getting back to good, so we can be instead really great. To become bigger, braver and bolder than we’ve been before.
@lyenastrelkoff

Lyena Strelkoff


Lyena Strelkoff

My mission is to change the way we relate to adversity in order to harness it as a catalyst for transformation. So we can become, each of us, our own Shero. To move beyond getting back to good, so we can be instead really great. To become bigger, braver and bolder than we’ve been before.
@lyenastrelkoff

Matt Brown


Matt Brown

Motivational speaker, author, and spinal cord injury advocate from Norwood Massachusetts. After incidental contact during a high school hockey game left him paralyzed from the neck down, Matt faced a long road to physical and emotional recovery, but he’s never given up his drive to walk again. Matt’s “Never Quit” attitude allowed him to graduate from college, become a well-respected motivational speaker honored by the Boston Bruins, and serve as an inspiration to people all over the world.
@mattbrown_3

Mediability




Mediability

International directory of disabled media professionals and performers.
Browse or search for demos and photos of exceptional disabled actors, models, experts, spokespeople, athletes, writers, dancers, entertainers, models, producers, photographers, painters, musicians and more.
Casting Directors and Photographers, find your disabled talent, spokespeople, or crew here!

Mike Schlappi

Mike Schlappi

“I got shot. What’s your problem?”
I did get shot – and it is my problem. A .38 claiber bullet fired at point-blank range, slammed into my chest, clipped my lung, narrowly missed my heart and lodged in my spine, paralyzing me from the chest down – and I had to deal with it. I still have to deal with it every day. That is my problem.

Deborah Davis



PUSH Living

PUSHLiving is a publisher, retailer, digital image library, travel operator, educator/trainer, business/marketing expert, and professional speaker service with the mission to elevate disability culture beyond charity and inspiration, to one of real inclusion and opportunity.