Damon Brooks Associates is a speakers bureau
that exclusively represents those with a disability
and is the exclusive representation for the WINDMILLS
Disability and Diversity Training Kit.
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Keynote Speakers

Patch Adams
Portrayed by Robin Williams in the movie Patch Adams, Patch continures to speak world wide on a myriad of topics from "Clowining as Medicine" to "Humanitarian Practices".
Michael Aronin
Michael uses his comedic skills to entertain and introduce ideas on how to breakdown attitudinal barriers.
Louise Ashby
Author of The Magic of the Mask, Louise continues to act and model -- with 238 bolts, screws, and steel plates as part of her reconstructed face.
Kathy Buckley
Recognized as the country's first hearing-impaired comedian, Kathy's side-splitting personal stories come with a valuable message.
Chris Burke
Recognized from Life Goes On and Touched By An Angel, Chris and two musical colleagues entertain and share Chris' experiences as an actor with Down syndrome.
Ollie Cantos
With an expertise in network building, Ollie is a nationally-recognized DC-based civil rights leader, presidential appointee, community activist and inspiring speaker.
Patty Duke
The first Hollywood celebrity to speak out about her mental illness, some of Patty's life stories will surprise you.
Lou Ferrigno
The Incredible Hulk is just part of his powerful story.
Robert Florio
Fine artist, comedian, and computer game designer, Robert commands an amazing combination of talents -- especially for a young paraplegic.
Kevin Frankeberger
Leadership training, development professional and WINDMILLS Trainer
Ellen Gerstein
Actress and writer of the award-winning Waiting for Ronald, a special look at living with a developmental disability.
Temple Grandin
Temple really is a must-hear as the most-noted speaker on Autism.  She is also the author of the best-seller, The Way I See It.
Roy Grizzard Jr
As a former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Affairs, Roy brings a wealth of information and colorful topics to all labor, employment and disability-related issues.
Robert Guillaume
Robert shares his life as a television actor and Broadway star, before and after his stroke.
Robert David Hall
David is known internationally for his role on CSI.  He has been honored throughout the country for his efforts to raise public awareness of disabilities and related employment issues.
Michael Hingson
Michael and his guide dog are World Trade Center Survivors.  His personal story is just the foundation for his sales, communications and team-building programs.
Geri Jewell
One of our most sought after speakers, Geri is humorous, enlightening, empowering, and personable.  She will also often add a workshop to her program.
John Kemp
Perhaps the most recognized advocate for disabilities, John's resume is a virtual Who's Who from the disability community.
Zoe Koplowitz
A real record-setter, Zoe is the author of The Winning Spirit: Life's Lessons Learned in Last Place.
Nelson Lauver
The American Storyteller, Nelson's success story is all the more remarkable since it took 29 years before he learned to read.
Jerry Mathers
Leave it to Beaver was just one of his many acting credits but diabetes changed his life forever.
Marlee Matlin
Winner of both Golden Globe and Academy awards,  Children of a Lesser God was only the beginning of a brilliant career of acting, writing and producing.
Glenn McIntyre
Glenn brings the complete disability awareness package, with programs on team building, diversity, the ADA , sales, communications and WINDMILLS.
Heather Mills
From the cardboard box realities and dangerous uncertainty of living on the street to a more privileged lifestyle of greater wealth, Heather has seen it, been there, done it.  Heather's relentless, selfless determination to make a difference has been a consistent theme throughout her life.
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell
Actor, producer, director, Chill currently stars in the Fox TV series "Brothers".
RJ Mitte
This young, talented actor portrays Walter White, Jr. on the hit AMC televion show, Breaking Bad.  Both RJ and his character have cerebral palsy.
Kyle Nash
Dr. Nash is a product of life with a mental illness.  Living with severe depression and a family of various emotionial disabilities allows her to openly discuss her wide-ranging fields of study.
Peggy O'Neill
Walking Tall is a professional presention on "overcoming smallness" by building confidence, personal achievement and harmony.
Richard Pimentel
An entertaining professional speaker and an expert in employment issues, Richard is an original WINDMILLS team trainer.
Nick Popaditch
Himself a returning wounded veteran, Nick speaks about his experiences during his military service and the challenges that "wounded warriors" face upon returning to civilian life.
Juliette Rizzo
Former Ms. Wheelchair America, Juliette has become a nationally-recognized advocate for disability awareness and related issues.
David Roche
David's one-person performance allows the audience to share in the agony of public ridicule, the fear of insecurity, and the joys of discovering one's self-worth.
Allen Rucker
Allen is the author of the New York Times-recognized, The Best Seat in the House: How I Woke Up One Tuesday and Was Paralyzed for Life.
Rachel Simon
Author of the book and television production of Riding the Bus with My Sister, Rachel is one of our most articulate and sought-after speakers.
Al Swain
Devoted to the "Independent Living" movement, Al brings humor and substance on diversity-related programs.
Alex Valdez
Keynote speaker and master WINDMILLS trainer, Alex presents an entertaining program titled, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Diversity".  Alex is also one-half of the comedy team of O'Brien & Valdez.
Ben Vereen
Renowned Broadway star and movie/television actor, Ben survived a near-death accident and his programs are power-packed with honesty and inspiration.
Chris Waddell
Gold Medal Olympian, humanitarian and adventurer Chris' tales include his attempts to scale Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Marcia Wallace
Marcia dramatically and humorously tells her story from starring on a top television show to a life fraught with cancer and hard times.
Mark Wellman
Mark is one of the pioneer "extreme athletes" and often uses a climbing wall and his adaptive gear to demonstrate team building to corporate and collegiate audiences.
Montel Williams
"Inspirational", "Motivational", and "Dynamic" are three words regularly used to describe this TV and radio personality's life story.  A leading force in MS awareness, Montel is a fantastic speaker and ambassador.
Gail Williamson
Gail is a past "National Mother of the Year" and currently advocates as a parent of a child with Down Syndrome and is the executive director of a Down syndrome organization.  A delightful, frank and professional speaker, Gail always receives rave reviews.



Comedians

Michael Aronin
Michael uses his comedic skills to entertain and introduce ideas on how to breakdown attitudinal barriers.
Kathy Buckley
Recognized as the country's first hearing-impaired comedian, Kathy's side-splitting personal stories come with a valuable message.
Jeff Charlebois
"Ham On A Role"
Robert Florio
Fine artist, comedian, and computer game designer, Robert commands an amazing combination of talents -- especially for a young paraplegic.
Chris Fonseca
Chris is quick, cutting edge. and one of the funniest on the circuit.
Kenny Johnson
Kenny sees things just a little differently than those who have sight.
Nancy Becker Kennedy
"I Had to Break My Neck To Get Here"
Brett Leake
After eight appearances on “The Tonight Show”, Brett has never scoffed at the title of “cleanest comedian on the circuit”.
O'Brien & Valdez
After over twenty years in Las Vegas, Reno and other top venues, these two are a rare comedy partnership featuring a person with a disability.
David Roche
David's one-person performance allows the audience to share in the agony of public ridicule, the fear of insecurity, and the joys of discovering one's self-worth.



Performing Artists

Chris Burke
Recognized from Life Goes On and Touched By An Angel, Chris and two musical colleagues entertain and share Chris' experiences as an actor with Down syndrome.
Mark Goffeney
With over 3 million YouTube hits, Mark has entertained and told his story throughout the world and is often featured with Leann Rimes.
Light Motion
An integrated dance team like no other, Light Motion has been described in the New York Times as "A Must See".
Lynn Manning
Lynn presents many one-man shows most notably, the award-winning presentation of WEIGHTS, an autobigraphical play of love, anger, violence and recovery.
Dat Nguyen
Described as one of the finest young classical guitarists in the country, Dat is the winner of many competitions.
David Roche
David's one-person performance allows the audience to share in the agony of public ridicule, the fear of insecurity, and the joys of discovering one's self-worth.
Matt Savage
Musical savant as a jazz pianist with autism, Matt performs with the Matt Savage Trio.
Diane Schuur
Five time Grammy winner, vocalist/pianist Diane is as eclectic as she is brilliant.  Blind from birth, her performances are jazz singing at its best.
James Sterrett-Bryant - Baritone
Having performed widely both nationally and internationally, James is the only person to ever win double Gold Medals (for both classical and Broadway presentations) at the annual National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
Afi Tiome-Kambon
Her stirring and powerful one-woman show introduces a rich cultural history and a moving experience.




WINDMILLS Disability Awareness Trainers

Kevin Frankeberger
Leadership training, development professional and WINDMILLS Trainer
Geri Jewell
One of our most sought after speakers, Geri is humorous, enlightening, empowering, and personable.  She will also often add a workshop to her program.
Glenn McIntyre
Glenn brings the complete disability awareness package, with programs on team building, diversity, the ADA , sales, communications and WINDMILLS.
Peggy O'Neill
Walking Tall is a professional presention on "overcoming smallness" by building confidence, personal achievement and harmony.
Richard Pimentel
An entertaining professional speaker and an expert in employment issues, Richard is an original WINDMILLS team trainer.
Alex Valdez
Keynote speaker and master WINDMILLS trainer, Alex presents an entertaining program titled, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Diversity".  Alex is also one-half of the comedy team of O'Brien & Valdez.





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