Award winning writer also stirs many in motivational speeches!
"Very educational, amusing, and lots of laughs."
"Making a difference in this world."
"Bill has drive and a tenacious attitude."
"Helps us see things from a different viewpoint."
"Contributing so very much to the community by your example of determination and one's self worth."
It's the attitude of doing things,
not what you can do
Hiring motivated people seems to be a daunting task. The harder task is keeping them. Do you need a speaker to help motivate innovation, inspire creativity, dispelling myths of diversity, increase sales by motivating the team, and more? Bring in a speaker with attitude and humor. This combination goes beyond just another speaker. Get the message to sink in by calling on Bill Micklitz.
"Bill is fantastic, bring him back!"
With a degree in Communication and a degree in Education plus hands-on experience in the workplace and schools, Bill Micklitz brings a clear message that is understandable by all. Bring the message you want in a manner they can understand.
Keynote speech topics include:
- Tolerance - It is possible
- D.I.S.A.B.I.L.I.T.Y. - The motivation in a name
- Christianity and People with Disabilities
- Workplace Diversity
- Included in the Classroom
- Society Unplugged
- And more
Each topic is created to meet curriculum guidelines or to satisfy employer requirements. "Tolerance" is the newest topic to bring a better understanding of how to co-exist with your co-workers and peers even under the most intolerable situations.
Don't see a topic that fits your needs? That's ok. Bill Micklitz has worked with many businesses and organizations to taylor a program to their exact needs. To schedule a booking, contact us.
Creative writing with wit and wisdom
Readers all over have sought out publications with articles and stories by Bill Micklitz. Now with the Internet, websites have sought submissions for their sites to draw an even bigger audience.
Bill Micklitz is an award winning writer:
- Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award of Merit
- Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities Award For Outstanding Writing
Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, has called the writing both inspirational and moving. Parents, teachers, community leaders, and church leaders have used the writings to share with others. Bill Micklitz has been featured on tv, radio, and many newspapers.
"Yours is the first byline I read each week!"
For an outstanding column for your newsletter or newspaper or Internet blog, look no further. This award winning writing brings a difficult topic in a variety of positive, thought provoking ways. Take simple everyday tasks and put the twist to it that has opened the eyes and minds of many readers.
For all of this and more, contact us.
Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
We're letting it happen all around us. We're doing it ourselves, but do not mind. We've been doing it long time passing. We discriminate against each other. When will we ever learn? When will we ever learn?
I'll admit I took a few liberties with Pete Seeger's song, "Where have all the flowers gone?", but not without reason. As a society we base the things we do on the past. African-Americans were slaves for many generations just because the generations before were treated as slaves. When a few African-Americans finally took a stand, it started a chain reaction that we still are witnessing today.
I spoke to a Social Studies class who were discussing discrimination of African-Americans and Indians. The teacher invited me in to discuss other discriminations. First thing I asked the class was, how many were left handed. I raised my hand along with about dozen others.
Little did they know that people who are left handed are discriminated against. Bubblers (drinking fountains) were made with the knob on the right side. A few eyes in the class lit up in realization.
I asked how many people wore glasses. Again several students raised their hands. Many people wearing glasses have probably heard the phrase, "four eyes" one too many times.
Of course, I did point out the most obvious discrimination of disabilities. But with any discrimination, the person being discriminated against had no say in what they are being singled out for.
I was never asked if I wanted a disability, nor was I asked if I wanted to be left handed. An African-American didn't ask to be African-American. We are who we are. I'm proud of who I am.
Martin Luther King Jr. was proud of who he was. In his, "I have a dream" speech, he wasn't just talking about African-Americans. He wanted everyone to get along together. He symbolized not only the struggles between races, but the struggles of anyone who feels the discrimination of being different.
If you haven't found it out yourself yet, being different is awesome. Having a disability is different and allows me to see things differently from others. I put on my name tag at work differently than anyone else does. The name tag is supposed to slip over the shirt pocket. With my limited hand strength, I could not pull it apart to slide over my pocket.
I tried a couple approaches to the situation and found a solution that works for me. I wedge a scissors horizontally through the name tag, thus opening the bottom of the tag enough. Then, I slide it just over the top of my pocket and slowly remove the scissors while pushing down on my name tag. It's different, but for me it works.
We guide our own words and actions. How we treat others should be exactly how we would want them to treat us. When I lived in Milwaukee, I had a classmate that was my best friend. For your visual information he is an African-American. I don't refer to him as my black friend or my friend who happens to be black or even just a black guy I know. Johnny is my friend (period).
I had one of the students in that Social Studies class write to me. He understood what it was like to be discriminated against. He also said that since my visit, he has seen less of it from his classmates.
When we (not just one or two people, but everyone) see beyond our differences as just a roadblock to being our strengths as individuals The Dream will be realized. We will stop wondering where all the flowers have gone because they will be in each of us.
Plastic Bag Envy
Tired of having to deal with paper bags that rip, plastic bags that fill the landfills, and handles that can't support your groceries? In an effort to reduce waste and be environmental friendly, here is a new grocery bag. It sports the "Unlimited Possibilities" design giving you a positive boost as you shop. Take it anywhere you go.
Carry it all with this large capacity 100% cotton canvas tote. Colored handles, straps, and base. Well constructed with double-stitched seams. Three colors available. Machine washable. 22"x15.5"x6.5".
Check it out in the Disabilities Unlimited Store.
Let us know if you would like to see some of our other designs on the bags or would like to see new designs.
