Public Speaking
Ignite Inspiration and Drive Change
As a dynamic and engaging public speaker, I bring a unique perspective to my work. Informed by my lived experience with disability, former professor, and social justice advocate. I have a deep commitment to disability justice.
Passionate about sharing my insights on empowerment, disability justice, intersectionality, and social change. I am committed to creating accessible and affirming spaces for all audience members.
I deliver keynote speeches, guest lectures, and presentations, tailored to your event audience. Whether you are a university, government agency, disability organization, conference, or corporation.
My Approach
My public speaking engagements are opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations. Ones that challenge the status quo and inspire action. I approach each engagement with the following principles:
Authenticity: I share my personal stories to connect with you and build trust. I create an empathetic space for learning and growth.
Action-Oriented: I focus on practical strategies and tools that audience members can implement in their own lives and communities. I offer concrete advice and actionable steps.
Intersectional Lens: I bring an intersectional perspective to my work. Disability is shaped by factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. I emphasize the importance of understanding power dynamics and social structures when addressing issues of equity and inclusion.
Empowerment: I encourage people to recognize their own agency and to take action to create positive change in their communities. I strive to provide tools and resources that people can use to continue their learning after I've left the stage.
Accessibility: I am deeply committed to creating accessible and inclusive spaces for all participants in any speaking event. I work closely with event organizers to ensure that all venues, materials, and presentations are fully accessible to all participants.
Speaking Topics
I tailor presentations to your audience's needs based on the topics below. I also offer customized presentations on topics of your choice.
Disability Justice: Creating a more equitable and inclusive world.
Disability Identity and Culture: Celebrating the diversity of disability culture.
Intersectionality and Social Justice: Amplifying marginalized voices.
Accessible and Inclusive Communities: Practical strategies for creating welcoming spaces.
The Power of "Crip Time": Reimagining productivity and success.
Neurodiversity: Understanding and embracing different brains.
Past Engagements
- Universities: Guest lectures and presentations on disability studies, social justice, and inclusion.
- Government Agencies: Workshops and training sessions on disability rights, accessibility, and equity.
- Disability Organizations: Keynote speeches and presentations at conferences and events focused on disability advocacy and community building.
- Conferences: Presentations and workshops at national and international conferences on topics related to disability justice, intersectionality, and social change.
- Corporations: Facilitation and training in workshops and presentations focused on building diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into the workplace.
Testimonials
Over the years, we have had the honor of working with Dr. Amy Sekhar on several health-focused webinars at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. Dr. Sekhar has been our featured presenter on disability awareness, sensitivity, and effective communication. Our audiences of health professionals consistently rate her sessions highly and comment on her engaging speaking style. We certainly look forward to future collaborations with Dr. Sekhar.— Matt Norris, MSW, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
As a healthcare educator in occupational therapy, it was immensely helpful to have Amy join our class via Zoom to share her personal experiences with disability and disability advocacy. Her style of open discussion and transparency with experiences helped to share first hand experiences, both positive and negative with future health care professionals. Students engaged in the material more effectively with her stories and had a memorable learning experience. I have also personally known Amy for years and the professionalism and candor she brings to the conversation of disability awareness and disability advocacy has shaped my view of ableism since before I became a healthcare professional. I highly recommend Amy as a speaker and educator.— Jackie Brown, DrOT, OTR/L
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