160 Michael Hingston: A July 4 Message From A World Trade Center Survivor!

The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

Hey Friends~

We welcome Michael Hingston, as our guest! He is an extraordinary human who has been blind since birth. Today, he shares his incredible story of escaping the World Trade Center with his guide dog, Roselle. He offers insights for parents of children with disabilities. He will shift your perspective on disabilities and how you can empower your children to thrive!

Today’s inspirational guest will tell first hand what his parents did that helped him be strong, independent, and enabled in the presence of disability.

Michael declares, “ Whether a disability is present or not, “the fact of the matter is that every child, every person, has gifts. And as parents, you need to let those gifts develop in your child and you need to help encourage them.”

You will surely learn something today. I know I did!

Always cheering you on!

Dinalynn

CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [e-mail]

ABOUT THE GUEST: Michael Hingson, blind since birth, was born to sighted parents who raised him with a can-do attitude., Michael rode a bike and learned to do advanced math in his head! He moved to California and attended college receiving a master’s degree in Physics and a secondary teaching credential.

Michael worked for high-tech companies in management roles until September 11, 2001 when he and his guide dog, Roselle, escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One in the WTC. They were then thrust into the international limelight where Michael began to share lessons of trust, courage, and teamwork as a public speaker.

Mike is the author of the #1 NY Times Bestseller: “Thunder dog” – selling over 2.5 million copies. In 2014 he published his 2nd book “Running with Roselle”, A story for our youth. In August of 2024 Mike’s third book, Live Like A Guide Dog, will be published. It can be preordered at https://www.christianbook.com/stories-overcoming-adversity-moving-forward-faith/9781496476555/pd/476555.

Mike has Spoken to the world’s elite including George Bush, and Larry King. He has appeared on hundreds of TV and Radio programs. Now he is hired by major organizations Speaking on perseverance, the importance of Teamwork and Trust, Moving from Diversity to Inclusion, and offering Adaptive Technology Training.

CONTACT THE GUEST: [e-mail]

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