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Bringing Awareness and Inspiration to the Community With over 60 million people experiencing some type of disability in the United States today, disability ultimately impacts all of our lives, from our relatives to our peers to ourselves. At Quantum Rehab ® , we’re dedicated to supporting the success of those with disabilities in all of life’s aspects. Through Quantum Speak Out, a community outreach and disability awareness program, our goal is to help promote the importance of embracing diversity in the community at large, encouraging the success of all abilities. quantumrehab.com For more information or to coordinate a Speak Out presentation, call 800-800-8586 (ext. 1249) Quantum Speak Out at the Geneva Christian School in Olyphant, PA Quantum Speak Out at Disability Mentoring Day Josh McDermott Quantum Rehab ® Spokesperson and Speaker Bringing Awareness and Inspiration to the Community

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Page 1: Bringing Awareness and Inspiration to the Community · 2013. 9. 30. · Bringing Awareness and Inspiration to the Community With over 60 million people experiencing some type of disability

Bringing Awarenessand Inspiration to the Community

With over 60 million people experiencing some type

of disability in the United States today, disability

ultimately impacts all of our lives, from our relatives

to our peers to ourselves.

At Quantum Rehab®, we’re dedicated to supporting

the success of those with disabilities in all of life’s

aspects. Through Quantum Speak Out, a community

outreach and disability awareness program, our goal

is to help promote the importance of embracing

diversity in the community at large, encouraging the

success of all abilities.

quantumrehab.com

For more information or to coordinate a Speak Out presentation,

call 800-800-8586 (ext. 1249)

Quantum Speak Out at the Geneva Christian School in Olyphant, PA

Quantum Speak Out at Disability Mentoring Day

Josh McDermottQuantum Rehab®

Spokespersonand Speaker

Bringing Awarenessand Inspiration to the

Community

Page 2: Bringing Awareness and Inspiration to the Community · 2013. 9. 30. · Bringing Awareness and Inspiration to the Community With over 60 million people experiencing some type of disability

Born with cerebral palsy, Mark went on to obtain a master’s

degree, is a widely-published author and speaker, and is

among the most recognized disability figures in the world.

He serves as Pride Mobility’s Consumer Research Manager

and editor of wheelchairjunkie.com. Mark speaks to

thousands each year, not only sharing his own remarkable

story, but also addressing disability experience on

universal levels that all can relate to.

Mark E. Smith - Quantum® Speaker

Madonna Long - Quantum® Speaker

Paralyzed as the result of a school bus accident in 1981,

Madonna went on to raise a family, serve as a national

advocate for disability rights, and obtain a degree in

homeland security. Currently, she works closely with

Pride Mobility’s Government Affairs Department as a

consumer advocate and speaks on behalf of those with

disabilities.

Bryan Anderson - Quantum® Speaker

Josh McDermott - Quantum® Speaker

A veteran of Iraq, Bryan was injured in 2005 when his

military Humvee encountered an explosive device,

resulting in the loss of both legs and one hand. Today,

Bryan is the spokesperson for Quantum Rehab®, and

is also active with various veterans organizations.

With his story featured in print and television, Bryan

is widely-recognized and speaks nationally, telling his

story to groups of all ages and backgrounds.

At the age of 10, Josh was diagnosed with Muscular

Dystrophy but has never allowed it to get in the way

of his life. Josh is a national spokesperson for Pride

Mobility and Quantum Rehab®, and is also a goodwill

ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Delivering his message of determination and triumph

at events nationwide, Josh helps to promote self-esteem

and confidence in everyone he meets.

What We Offer...Provided free of charge to the community, Quantum®

Speak Out offers highly respected speakers and

personalities with disabilities, sharing with your group

their enlightening presentations of living successfully

with challenges. Their messages are educational,

engaging and, yes, inspiring. Most importantly, a

Quantum Speak Out speaker will provide your group

with the invaluable lesson that people with disabilities

really are just people, after all – that the inclusion of all

within society benefits everyone.

Where We Speak...• Public and private school assemblies

• Colleges

• Civic groups

• Business associations

• Disability-related groups

Quantum Speak Out with Cub Scout Pack 17