Who is Michael Hingson?
On September 11, 2001, a blind man escaped the World Trade Center by walking down 78 flights of stairs with his guide dog. Days later, America fell in love with Mike and Roselle and the special bond that helped them both survive one of the country’s darkest days.
Immediately after the 9-11 tragedy, Michael was featured on the Larry King show five times. To quote Larry King…
“Michael Hingson is an international hero honored and awarded by top organizations worldwide.” This media exposure changed the course of Michael’s life and launched him into a speaking career that has spanned over nineteen years. He now travels the world as a keynote and inspirational speaker that can motivate audiences to action.
Thunder Dog
Making its debut on the New York Times best-seller list in its first week of release, Thunder Dog, by Michael Hingson continues to be a top seller in print, audio and e-book formats. Blind since birth, Hingson is inspiring thousands, giving readers a transformative look into the life and boundless capabilities of the blind.
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Client Reviews
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PACSTX Education Commitee Chair
I highly recommend Michael Hingson as a keynote speaker, session facilitator, or in any other capacity for a conference or similar event. He will enhance that event more than can be imagined. (Full Testimonial Here)
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Executive Director of Corporate Communications Advertising Specialty Institute
Michael Hingson blew our audience away. We expected a personal retelling of his 9/11 experiences but his speech delivered so much more depth, by turns inspiring, informative and funny, with tons of takeaways. (Full Testimonial Here)
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Director of Partnerships and Education Luminate
I am writing to offer my enthusiastic recommendation for Michael Hingson as a speaker and thought leader. Michael recently delivered a general session address at our Luminate convention, where he captivated our audience with his compelling narrative on building trust and teamwork. (Full Testimonial Here)
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About Speaker
Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author and international lecturer. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.
Hingson gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. Hingson is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.
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