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We all have disabilities. Disability is not the problem, it’s the people’s attitude towards it. Be inspired by Michael Hingson’s story of optimism and survival and his advocacy for inclusivity and accessibility. Michael is a #1 New York Times Best-selling author and inspirational speaker who has been blind since birth and survived the 9/11 tragedy with the help of his guide dog, a story that America fell in love with. Don’t miss: ● Blind kids need to learn to read Braille and the educational system should support that ● Despite blindness, Michael was able to explore the things that he can do ● The more we shelter kids and don't allow them to explore and discover, the harder the life will be ● He graduated with a master's degree and was hired by the National Federation of the Blind ● Most technology is developed based on the premise that you can see it ● We get more information from sound than we ever do from what we see ● There is no excuse for not allowing access today in every app that is developed ● Make your website accessible because it's the right thing to do About Michael Hingson: On September 11, 2001, a blind man escaped the World Trade Center by walking down 78 flights of stairs with his guide dog. Days later, America fell in love with Mike and Roselle and the special bond that helped them both survive one of the country’s darkest days. Immediately after the 9-11 tragedy, Michael was featured on the Larry King show five times. To quote Larry King… “Michael Hingson is an international hero honored and awarded by top organizations worldwide.” This media exposure changed the course of Michael’s life and launched him into a speaking career that has spanned over nineteen years. He now travels the world as a keynote and inspirational speaker that can motivate audiences to action. Website: https://michaelhingson.com/ (https://michaelhingson.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ (https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhingson (https://twitter.com/mhingson) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson (https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson) About the Host: Michelle Abraham - Podcast Producer, Host and International Speaker. Michelle was speaking on stages about podcasting before most people knew what they were, she started a Vancouver based Podcasting Group in 2012 and has learned the ins and outs of the industry. Michelle helped create and launched over 30 Podcasts in 2018 and has gone on to launch over 200 shows in the last few years, She wants to launch YOURS in 2021! 14 years as an Entrepreneur and 8 years as a Mom has led her to a lifestyle shift, spending more time with family while running location independent online digital marketing business for the last 9 years. Michelle and her family have been living completely off the grid lakeside boat access for the last 4 years! Check Us Out on: Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/ ( https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/YouAmplif ( https://twitter.com/YouAmplif) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/ ( https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/) To Join our FREE Podcasters Tool Kit:https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit ( https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit) For More Podcast Training -http://www.mypodcastcoach.com/ ( www.mypodcastcoach.com) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others...