2002 Keynote Presentation for the Arkansas Department of Education Special Show
“Your motivational speech was the biggest hit in the history of Special Show. I have not stopped getting positive feedback from people everywhere I turn."
- Rhonda Cochran,
Arkansas Department of Education
"Your story is awesome, but just as amazing is your presentation, coupled with your sense of humor. You could have heard a pin drop yesterday while you were speaking!!!"
- Leslie Sims,
Arkansas Children's Hospital
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2002 Keynote for Care Resources, Baltimore, Maryland
"As evidenced by the applause at different times during your presentation, and the standing ovation at the end, your incredible story will motivate and inspire our staff for a long time to come.'
- Cathy Lozoskie,
Care Resources
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2002 Just One Break’s Awards Ceremony Address
"We are all moving through such transitions here in New York in the wake of 9/11, in our professional and personal lives. Your presence spoke to the soul and we’re all profoundly enriched for it.”
- Sherry Partridge,
Event Planner
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2000 Keynote Address for the National Recreation and Park Association
"Tom Whittaker’s presentation was outstanding, moving, emotional, and inspiring. Never have I seen 4000 people jump to their feet so quickly at the conclusion of a keynote address."
- Van F. Anderson,
Director of Professional Services, NRPA
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 Working to integrate people with disabilities into the world community has been Tom’s avocation for more than twenty years. Building upon the success of the Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (C.W. HOG), a regional program he founded in 1981 and directed for nine years, he has now created a non-profit trust - the WIND HORSE LEGACY. The legacy will achieve its global mission by identifying and supporting grass roots initiatives and programs, like C.W. HOG, which are performing vital work for people with disabilities.
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month
 Whittaker travels nationwide for federal, state and private sector clients. He raises awareness and helps agencies and businesses embrace their diversity mission. He has addressed congressional committees in Washington, D.C. On the state and city level, he has presented for governors and mayors committees on employing people with disabilities. He also acts as keynote speaker in national conventions, university events and corporate diversity initiatives. This advocacy is done in addition to his Corporate Motivational Speaking activity.
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