Katie Rodriguez Banister of Access-4-All, Inc. is a motivational speaker on disability education for people with or without disabilities with the goal of Access for All of those with disabilities.

Katie Rodriguez Banister

works with audiences to embrace diversity.

A life changing accident in 1990 left Katie a quadriplegic. After years of surgeries, physical therapy and a lengthy legal battle Katie dried her eyes, squared her shoulders and founded Access-4-All. She believes that businesses increase profits from hiring and serving a diverse population.

What clients have to say

Congratulations on your selection as one of St. Louis’ Women of Achievement for 2001. You are fabulous! Your on-going contributions to the citizens of the St. Louis area and the state cannot be outdone.
—Betty Sims , Missouri State Senator

Thanks for helping us to better understand yet another dimension of diversity. You made a lasting impact on the participants and motivated us to become change agents within our spheres of influence.
—Lynda Davis, Energizer Battery Co., Inc.

Your contribution to the joint annual meeting helped make it a very successful one. Your presentation on dealing effectively with others was excellent and most informative.
—Chuck Kirchner , Rural Rental Housing Association

Thank you for being a representative of BJC Health System’s Speaker’s Bureau. As you know, it is so important to educate the community… you did a great job!
—Denise Bizerberger , BJC Health System

I found your stories “sit on your seat” entertaining. From your speech I have gained a better understanding of the term “disabled.” —Timothy Stroud, Kribs Ford

 

 

Customized programs

Human resource management:
counting on everyone

  • Learn how to embrace commonalities for a more productive work environment.

  • Avoid stereotypical behaviors that can be damaging in the workplace.

  • Understand that team success depends on the unique gifts of every team member.

Embracing differences can increase profits

  • See how an inclusive organization can be more success-ful and profitable.

  • Discover how to serve external customers effectively.

  • Use employees’ differences to leverage sales.

Opening doors, opening minds

  • Share Katie’s personal journey and perspective on living with a disability.

  • Utilize an “Ability Quiz” to learn more about diversity in your personal and professional life.

  • Learn the do’s and don’ts of disabilities—Etiquette 101.

Diversity rules

  • Apply the three C’s to celebrate our differences.

  • Cope using Katie’s 4-point strategy.

  • Welcome change into your life.

Access-4-All, Inc.
PO Box 220751
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-821-7011
katie@access-4-all.com 

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