Kelly Narowski, Professional Speaker
Disability Awareness, Safety, Resilience, Disability Law, & Accessible Travel
Kelly shares her knowledge, experience, and personal journey in a variety of speaking engagements.
About
Kelly Narowski, Professional Speaker...
Kelly Narowski works as a keynote speaker on the disability element of diversity, personal safety and building resilience skills, as well as training sessions about disability law and policy.
Speaking Engagement Topics
Diverse range of topics

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Fundamentals of Disability Awareness – The Forgotten Element of Diversity
Navigating both a physical and mental health disability, I invite my audience to join me on a deeply personal journey through my experiences with both challenges. With vulnerability and authenticity, I share raw, personal stories that will challenge perceptions and open minds. I also guide the audience in taking an in-depth look at disability as a natural form of human variation, discussing societal and internalized stigma, and examining ableism and its underpinnings. My hope is to inspire a shift in how we see disability and each other.
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Prioritizing Personal Safety & Cultivating Resilience
Using a powerful and personal approach, I speak on critical topics surrounding brain and spinal cord injury prevention, such as drunk driving, seat belt use, distracted driving, and others. I then share my transformative story of surviving a severe car crash that left me permanently paralyzed from the chest down at the age of 25, offering a candid look at how my life has changed since, while holding nothing back. This provides a smooth transition into a thorough, research-backed look at building resilience skills. A Q&A session is highly recommended for this speech.
I heard someone say on a podcast, “Make your mess your message,” which resonated with me because that’s exactly what I’ve been trying to do. The thing is, I have more than one mess, so I have more than one message to share.
My speeches/presentations are customizable, please contact me for more information
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Disability Law & Policy: An Overview
In this engaging presentation, I thoroughly explore the landmark legislation that has transformed the lives of individuals with disabilities, combining in-depth policy analysis with real-life scenarios. I provide a comprehensive examination of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and an informative overview of other key disability rights laws. Although typically delivered as a conference session, I will adapt the content to ensure it resonates with a broader audience, making it relevant for attendees across diverse fields.
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Insights on Accessible Travel – Disability & Wanderlust
Having visited 50 countries across six continents and 49 U.S. states as a wheelchair user, I bring a unique perspective to accessible travel, blending personal stories and legal expertise. I explore the legal frameworks that apply to the accessible travel industry and offer valuable insights into how real-world experiences of accessibility and inclusion shape the journey of travelers with disabilities. Sharing practical advice on navigating a world often not designed with accessibility in mind, I also highlight the progress and challenges of the evolving landscape of accessible tourism.
I am not one to hold back, so my speeches are delivered authentically. I am open and transparent and prioritize connecting with my audience.
~ Kelly
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Testimonials
I had the pleasure of hearing Kelly Narowski speak on safety, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, as well as cultivating resilience skills and disability awareness. Her presentation was not only informative but profoundly impactful. Kelly’s ability to connect with her audience, share powerful personal experiences, and emphasize the importance of personal responsibility resonated deeply with everyone in attendance.
~ Brian D. Crandall, Ph.D.
Lieutenant Colonel (R)
Clinical Psychologist
West Point, NY
Lieutenant Colonel (R)
Clinical Psychologist
West Point, NY
It is with great enthusiasm that I highly recommend Kelly Narowski as a speaker for any organization committed to deepening its understanding of disability rights and inclusion. Kelly recently served as our keynote speaker at our strategic planning retreat, and her presentations left an indelible mark on our team.
Julie Edlund
Chief Executive Officer
Life Unlimited
Life Unlimited
With a combined audience of over 800 young people, Kelly captivated our middle school with her message of disability awareness, so much so that you could hear a pin drop while she was speaking! That’s hard to do with middle schoolers!
Hillary Adams
Middle School Teacher
Blue Springs, MO
Blue Springs, MO