Dr. Paul Stuart Wichansky
Leading Motivational Speaker and Author
Ripping the 'DIS' from DISABILITY
DR. PAUL STUART WICHANSKY
Leading Motivational Speaker | Author | Disability Advocate
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION DISABILITY AWARENESS
CHARACTER NJ WEEK OF RESPECT
LEADERSHIP ANTI-BULLYING
GROWTH & RESILIENCE OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
SPECIAL EDUCATION YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
WELLNESS DAYS MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION
BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM OPTIMIZING MENTAL HEALTH
KINDNESS & RESPECT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
Ripping the 'DIS' from DISABILITY
DR. PAUL STUART WICHANSKY
Leading Motivational Speaker | Author | Disability Advocate
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION DISABILITY AWARENESS
CHARACTER NJ WEEK OF RESPECT
LEADERSHIP ANTI-BULLYING
GROWTH & RESILIENCE OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
SPECIAL EDUCATION YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
MENTAL HEALTH MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION
BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
Ripping the 'DIS'
from DISABILITY
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
DISABILITY AWARENESS
ANTI-BULLYING
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM
MENTAL HEALTH
 MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION
GROWTH & RESILIENCE
My programs help others rise above adversity, learn to respect our differences, and be inspired to dream, believe, and achieve.
My programs combine disability acceptance , anti-bullying , resilience , and other leadership ideals as I share the journey of self-discovery while navigating cerebral palsy and hearing loss.
My programs combine disability acceptance, anti-bullying, resilience, and other leadership ideals as I share the journey of self-discovery while navigating cerebral palsy and hearing loss.
over 1 million
Youth, Parents, Educators,
and Other Professionals
school motivational speakers for mental health, diversity, and leadership
MEET DR. PAUL.
Strive to do the best
with the day you have.
As a motivational speaker with cerebral palsy and hearing loss, I host programs to help youth, parents, and educators find the courage to accept and navigate life's challenges. Standing in front of an audience, I share stories that have enabled me to realize my dream of walking and achieve other milestones once believed impossible. The objective is to show how a positive mindset can, in the face of adversity, build confidence and create opportunities to dream, achieve, and succeed.
These programs also help transform fear and ignorance into kindness, respect, and admiration for those who strive to rise above a disability. Youth and adults are inspired to release any doubt, anger, or guilt that prevents them from self-love and learning to respect differences.
That's how you find happiness
and change the world.
MEET DR. PAUL.
A leading motivational speaker with 42 years of experience, I host programs that help transform fear and ignorance into kindness, respect, and admiration for those who strive to rise above adversity. Youth and adults learn the wisdom to recognize our strength in diversity, the confidence to minimize bullying, and the motivation to realize dreams.
These programs ignite a spark of hope and optimism, resulting in a cascade of emotions that help others find the courage to navigate life's challenges. That is the key to finding happiness! 
Click to watch video highlights of my program to 600 teens, April 2024.
Let your name be
a symbol for
success.
Your life can become
a
success story.
INSPIRE CONFIDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND OPPORTUNITY.
Bring out the best
in others ...
Never let your attitude become a disability.
For 44 years, since age 10, I have shared my story with over one million youth, parents, educators, and other professionals nationwide as well as with foreign-exchange students from 20 countries.
Since 2008, our New Jersey State Police has invited me to highlight overcoming adversity and resilience with an estimated 3600 high-school seniors during Trooper Youth Week.
Besides my school programs, I have keynoted to 10,000 athletes, coaches, and parents at Villanova University, and hosted diversity keynotes at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Vanguard Financial.
Inspire your audience to become the epic version of themselves.
... for that brings out
the best in YOU!
Let your name be
a symbol for
success.
Your life can become
a
success story.
SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS
Inspiring assemblies for children , teens , parents , and educators , sharing uplifting anecdotes that help instill the confidence and optimism that motivates my audiences to realize their goals and dreams.
MY VIDEO PODCAST INTERVIEW
TRANSFORMING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS
Inspiring in-person or virtual assemblies for youth , parents , and educators , helping to instill the confidence that motivates youth to realize their own dreams.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Engaging programs for faculty and students including orientation , Greek life , Disability Awareness Days/Months , and Residence Life or commencement events.
ORGANIZATIONS
Seminars and conference keynotes on diversity , leadership , disability acceptance , and growth. Find the courage to face challenges; learn strategies to triumph over them.
MY VIDEO PODCAST INTERVIEW (October 2021)
TRANSFORMING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES
A photo of my role models: my parents and grandmother.
Mom passed on to me her optimism and compassion.
Dad instilled in me the motivation, confidence, and perseverance to never give up in the pursuit of my dreams.
Our support group passes on values and teaches us leadership skills.
We can then harness the power to rise over any adversity.
A photo of my role models: my parents and grandmother.
Mom passed on to me her optimism and empathy.
Dad instilled in me the motivation, confidence, and perseverance to never give up in the pursuit of my dreams.
Our support group passes on values and teaches us leadership and resilience.
We then harness the power to rise over any adversity.
anti-bullying motivational speaker for NJ and NY schools, school programs on mental health
I have been invited to speak at:
- Rutgers University
- Montclair State University
- Villanova University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Western CT State University
- Georgian Court University
- Ramapo College
- Bloomsburg University
- University of Virginia
- University of New Haven
- Saginaw Valley State University
Conference keynotes include:
- Bristol Meyers Squibb
- Vanguard Financial
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- United Nations
- Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
- New Jersey Association of Hearing Health Professionals
- Prevention FIRST
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Center for Community of Caring
- Special Education Advocacy Council
"I have worked with motivational speaker Tony Robbins for many years and have seen firsthand what a true inspirational force can do. I have been with Dr. Paul at many events and will say with no compunction that Dr. Paul matches Tony's ability to ignite that tiny spark in one's mind and soul, launching a new awareness which leads to irreversible progress and happiness."
-- Mark Ganguzza, CBS Television producer (June 2023)
"I always thought that [disabled people] have a horrible life, but now I know that when they think positive, they have a life as good as mine or even better." -- Steve, 5th grader
"Dr. Paul's keynote was responded by a standing ovation from the crowd of 500+ attendees, truly a remarkable moment. I recommend Dr. Paul as a keynote speaker in which you want to drive home the message that "anything is possible ." -- conference chair
Some university clients include:
- Rutgers University
- Montclair State University
- Villanova University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Western CT State University
- Georgian Court University
- Ramapo College
- Bloomsburg University
- University of Virginia
- University of New Haven
- Saginaw Valley State University
Some professional clients include:
- Bristol Meyers Squibb
- Vanguard Financial
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- United Nations
- Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
- New Jersey Association of Hearing Health Professionals
- Prevention FIRST
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Center for Community of Caring
- Special Education Advocacy Council
MY VIDEO PODCAST INTERVIEW (October 2021)
TRANSFORMING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES
A photo of my role models: my parents and grandmother.
Mom passed on to me her optimism and compassion.
Dad instilled in me the motivation, confidence, and perseverance to never give up in the pursuit of my dreams.
Our support group passes on values and teaches us leadership skills.
We then have the power to rise over any adversity.
I have been invited to speak at:
- Rutgers University
- Montclair State University
- Villanova University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Western CT State University
- Georgian Court University
- Ramapo College
- Bloomsburg University
- University of Virginia
- University of New Haven
- Saginaw Valley State University

Conference keynotes include:
- Bristol Meyers Squibb
- Vanguard Financial
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- United Nations
- Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
- New Jersey Association of Hearing Health Professionals
- Prevention FIRST
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Center for Community of Caring
- Special Education Advocacy Council
"I always thought [disabled people] have a horrible life, but now I know that when they think positive, they have a life as good as mine or even better." -- Steve, 5th grader
“I want to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation for your excellent presentation at the "Good Neighbors - Community Living for People with Disabilities" conference.”
For shining your
light
is spreading your
love.
Inspire confidence, growth, and opportunity. Download my brochure.
Inspire confidence, growth, and opportunity. Download a brochure.
"Each of us can be Heroes —
ordinary people facing
extraordinary circumstances —
like our favorite tv characters do every week."
— Paul Wichansky, in his letter to David Hasselhoff
"Each of us can be Heroes --
ordinary people facing
extraordinary circumstances --
like our favorite tv characters do every week."
-- Paul Wichansky, in his letter to David Hasselhoff
"Each of us can be Heroes --
ordinary people facing
extraordinary circumstances --
like our favorite tv characters do every week."
-- Paul Wichansky, in his thank-you letter to David Hasselhoff