John Hendry
Advocate for disability rights and inclusion and experienced speaker who inspires and engages all kinds of audiences
Keynote speaker John Hendry is an advocate for disability rights and inclusion and has over 30 years experience as a public school trustee. He has done a bit of everything including stand-up comedy but focuses on public education and the challenges that come with having a disabled child from both perspectives.
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Keynotes
Keynote by speaker John Hendry: Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion
Most organizations have inclusion policies BUT are they really inclusive? The acid test is "Does the person with the disability feel include"? Policies and procedures will only work if the attitude and behaviour of every individual in the organization changes. Simply
"accommodating" those with special needs is actually counter-productive and at times hurtful. They must learn how to interact with anyone who appear to be different.
In this presentation:
Assist in bringing about a paradigm shift in your organization.
Embracing inclusion and accessibility could also help your business' bottom line.
Lets make your organization one of the first to be truly inclusive.
This session is available as a keynote, seminar or workshop.
"accommodating" those with special needs is actually counter-productive and at times hurtful. They must learn how to interact with anyone who appear to be different.
In this presentation:
Assist in bringing about a paradigm shift in your organization.
Embracing inclusion and accessibility could also help your business' bottom line.
Lets make your organization one of the first to be truly inclusive.
This session is available as a keynote, seminar or workshop.
Keynote by speaker John Hendry: Held Back by Nothing
This motivational and inspirational keynote is based on John’s book by the same name
John talks about never giving up even when you feel the most challenged
This keynote is particularly good for medical professionals, teachers and resource staffs, parent groups, education conferences, disability groups and seniors.
Keynote by speaker John Hendry: Accessibility and Inclusion
In this keynote presentation, John Hendry discusses the problems with accessibility and inclusion for the disabled.
We should all strive to create a world which is accessible to all, and it is not enough to create seperate bathrooms or ramps. Organizations and schools need to create access to written materials including braille and computer documents with large print formats.
Keynote by speaker John Hendry: School Board Governance - What Makes an Elected School Board Effective?
As an outspoken advocate of public education, speaker John Hendry uses his experience as an award-winning elected public school board trustee to help boards of education develop better ways to work together as a team.
In this keynote you will learn how to
work with the media, understand the role of a trustee and get practical tips on working with parents and working as a team.
John Hendry
Enhancing your employee engagement
Keynote speaker John Hendry is a Professional International Speaker and member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). He is an outspoken advocate for disability rights, accessibility, and inclusion. He was an award-winning publicly-elected school board trustee, and highly respected and renowned for his support of programs and services for students with disabilities. He is a published author with two books, “Held Back by Nothing” and “never say NEVER”. Both are motivational/inspirational books for parents of children with disabilities, and as a valuable resource for teachers and paraprofessionals. His presentations, keynotes, and workshops are drawn from his first-hand experience as the parent of a child born with a disability, as well as his 30-years experience as a public school trustee.
n addition to his burning desire to help make the world more accessible and inclusive for everyone, the diversity of his life experiences are vast. A quick read clearly demonstrates the breadth and depth of his impressive accomplishments and commitment to help is a valuable resource for professionals in business, industry, education, associations, and non-profit organizations.
Speaker John Hendry's work has earned him 2 Cabinet Appointments from the Province of Ontario; namely, the Minister's Advisory Council on Special Education and the Accessibility Standards Council of Ontario. He has delivered presentations across the USA, Canada, and Japan, including 5 appearances at the Pacific Rim International Conference on Diversity and Disabilities held in Hawaii
Speaker John Hendry's presentations are dynamic, inspiring, and fully engage the audience. John also served in the Canadian Navy.
n addition to his burning desire to help make the world more accessible and inclusive for everyone, the diversity of his life experiences are vast. A quick read clearly demonstrates the breadth and depth of his impressive accomplishments and commitment to help is a valuable resource for professionals in business, industry, education, associations, and non-profit organizations.
Speaker John Hendry's work has earned him 2 Cabinet Appointments from the Province of Ontario; namely, the Minister's Advisory Council on Special Education and the Accessibility Standards Council of Ontario. He has delivered presentations across the USA, Canada, and Japan, including 5 appearances at the Pacific Rim International Conference on Diversity and Disabilities held in Hawaii
Speaker John Hendry's presentations are dynamic, inspiring, and fully engage the audience. John also served in the Canadian Navy.
