Testimonials of My Keynote Speaker Engagements

I have known Hannah her entire life, although I hadn’t worked with her professionally until about the last five years. I taught a graduate class at Northwestern University in the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and asked her to speak to my students. Hannah was delightful! She prepared a short talk that was appropriate for her peers that was extremely informative and funny. She encouraged questions and interaction and when the students were somewhat hesitant, she asked them to come up, look at her augmentative communication system and this immediately broke the ice. She spoke to my class each year and the students always said that it was the highlight of the class. 

Education Program Manager at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Education Program Manager at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Hannah has been instrumental in motivating people with disabilities and their families, to develop their confidence and most importantly to take action in participating in things they enjoy. Her success is attributed to her demonstrated action to always “walk the talk” and by her infectious “can-do” approach to life. Her lived experiences serve to heighten awareness and provide comfort from someone who has a unique perspective. I couldn’t think of a better person to deliver this message than Hannah. She is truly a treasure.

Speech Pathologist and Professor at Northwestern University

Some people may assume that due to her disability, Ms. Thompson has difficulty connecting with her audience. To the contrary, she incorporates the Dynavox into her public speaking as a tool to engage her audience and to generate an authentically empathic dialogue. At more than one presentation, audience members have stayed beyond the allotted time to continue their conversation.

Mental Health Research Specialist at University of Illinois at Chicago