•  A personal story
•  Energy for life
•  Motivation to overcome
•  The ability to laugh

A presentation by Dr. Mark Nagler provides all this and more!

Dr. Nagler has addressed seminars across Canada, the United States, Britain, Sweden, Hungary and Israel to academic groups, professional societies, employers, support groups and community associations for people with disabilities. Dr. Nagler tailor makes his presentations, using a lot of humor and frequently prompts standing ovations!  In addition to his extensive background and knowledge, Dr. Nagler performs research to meet the exact needs of particular groups. 

His addresses weave personal experience with expert knowledge of people living with disabilities and their daily lives. Dr. Nagler speaks to very serious topics but in doing so draws on personal narratives and experiences that punctuate his presentations with honesty and humour.

Not just for disability groups, Dr. Nagler's lectures address issues like stress, employability, workplace strategies, diversity, longevity...even sexuality. 

When attending presentations, Dr. Nagler encourages individuals to make personal connections with members of the community. He often stays after his lecture to facilitate these connections or address individual concerns at no extra cost.

For a sample list of organizations that Dr. Nagler has addressed, click here.

The following are some of his most popular topics:

• The 14 Points of Tough Minded Optimists -- Learn the 14 points of tough minded optimists for success in business or in life. Perfect for any audience.
• For Educators and Educational Assistants -- Learn strategies that help special needs children in the classroom and at home to become successful in their education. Dr. Nagler understands that behavior of children is a huge issue in the classroom. He understands that teachers are not always able to plan. He address stress issues: the intensity of support that is needed is increasing, as well as growing numbers of children. He provides tools/strategies to try out in the classroom immediately.
• Parenting a Child with Disabilities -- Dr. Nagler customizes each presentation, but common elements include eliminating the barriers to your child's education and social fulfillment, forming or joining support groups, contacting the right people and organizations for help and arranging for respite care to prevent your own "burnout".
• Managing Stigma -- People living with disabilities, be it epilepsy, CP or even diabetes find themselves disadvantaged in many areas of society. Stigma management is designed to overcome the negative implications which the public associates with various conditions. Learn the various components from Professor Nagler who has lived with Cerebral Palsy since birth and has never been able to write. He is very knowledgeable on this topic as he has overcome many significant barriers and he has always learned that one must be prepared as barriers can often emerge unexpectedly in a variety of settings.
• Diversify and Prosper! The benefits of employing people with disabilities -- The opportunity to work unleashes the creative genius of people with disabilities, and diverse work groups can create better solutions to business challenges. People with disabilities have equal or higher job performance ratings, higher retention rates and lower absenteeism. Employment of people with disabilities can decrease taxes on all levels. When companies invite Dr. Nagler to speak, they are demonstrating an attitude of concern and compassion toward their organization. Meeting participants become more energetic, enthused, and attentive. In turn, balance can be achieved in the workplace; productivity and job satisfaction increase as well – to the benefit of all.
• For Medical Professionals -- Someone who is permanently affected by 3rd degree facial burns or who becomes blind or paraplegic, like many others, faces a vast unknown future involving limitation of identities, problematic acceptance as well as prejudice and discrimination, along with varying degrees of anxiety and depression. Health professionals can address these dramatic events in a sensitive and honest way in order to create an environment in which the affected individual will not only engage in the medical regime organized to achieve “stability” but will also actively participate in activities to maximize rehabilitative and habilitative potential.

Copyright © 2007 Mark Nagler, Ph.D.
Last modified: 09/03/07