CTP (S3ESepSpecial4) Blind on 9/11: A Survivor's Tale<br />Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond <br />Michael Hingson shares his remarkable journey as a blind 9/11 survivor who escaped from the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's Tower One and how this experience shaped his understanding of fear, preparation, and resilience.<br />• Born blind and told by doctors he would never contribute to society<br />• Earned a master's degree in physics despite 70% unemployment rate among blind people<br />• Opened an office in World Trade Center Tower One in August 2000<br />• Survived 9/11 by using his detailed knowledge of the building's layout and emergency procedures<br />• Published three books including NY Times bestseller "Thunderdog" with foreword by Larry King<br />• Advocates for true inclusion of people with disabilities in diversity conversations<br />• Teaches that fear can be controlled and used as a motivational tool rather than something that overwhelms us<br />• Suggests everyone has disabilities, but some are more visible or accommodated than others<br />• Hosts "Unstoppable Mindset" podcast about inclusion, diversity and the unexpected<br />Find Michael's books and speaking information at michaelhingson.com or email speaker@michaelhingson.com.<br /><br />
