Disabilities and Success
Katie Rodriguez Banister has learning disabilities and was often teased about them. But that didn’t stop her from becoming an author. An auto accident left her paralyzed from the chest down at the age of twenty-five. But life goes on. All of her life, Katie has had to learn how to ask for help and ask in a way she was going to get it. She will share her personal journey using her sense of humor as a survival technique.

A Process for Change – A 4-Point CopingStrategy for Anything
Katie shares her life’s journey in an entertaining and personal way. Katie has a disability and her paralysis has given her many gifts, including a great job educating her community and it brought true love into her life. Not everyday is wonderful but Katie has developed coping mechanisms to see her through the days that challenge her.

Why Things Happen the Way They Do – The Universal Laws
There ere are 12 universal laws that influence our lives. There are ways to make healthy decisions and have a great life. The key is understanding change. This fun and interactive presentation will help you open your eyes to see all of life’s possibilities.

Other 9th – 12th Grade Topics
Self-acceptance and appreciation
Surviving depression
Anger management
Confidence
Disability laws