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MARCO
PASQUA
A captivating speaker who happens to have a disability
Marco Pasqua has been
speaking to audiences since he was 10 years old . Having Cerebral Palsy and using a manual wheelchair to get around most of the time , has in no way dampened his spirits , and his impact as an inspirational speaker is profound . When he speaks , people listen , not out of politeness because he has a disability , but because his first few words will inevitably cause you to stop and take note . Marco ’ s delivery is energetic and he possesses the innate ability to light a fire in people , subliminally urging them find their own motivations , whatever that may look like for them .
The fact that he was born with a disability is of little consequence to Marco . In fact , he says , “ I think it ' s absolutely a hundred percent meant to happen . And if you asked me if I would change having a disability , my answer is no . I really feel like this is what I ' m meant to do . This is why I ' m here on this planet - to open up people ' s eyes and to share experiences from the perspective of somebody who has legs that don ' t work very well , which is okay , because I can now show people that this is not something to feel sorry about , instead , I am empowered by it because I get to share with others from this perspective .”
Although Marco is an inspirational speaker , being considered an inspiration to others is contextual . He is pleased to be considered inspirational about what he does as a speaker , consultant and entrepreneur , however , he does not want to be considered an inspiration because as a person with a disability he is able to get himself a cup of coffee , unassisted , etc . No applause is needed for this ! Sadly , there is a public misconception that praise should be given when mundane tasks are being performed by a person with a disability , but he believes this is a myth that needs to be dispelled .
Marco ’ s speaking engagements have touched a wide cross-section of people around the globe . Already gracing the stage since the tender age of 10 speaking to audiences informally , after losing his job in the video game industry during the 2010 recession , his wife , then girlfriend , encouraged him to start his own company through which since 2012 , he now offers his services of Accessibility Consulting , 1-on-1 Coaching , Custom-Tailored Presentations and Emceeing .
One of the subject areas Marco covers in his presentations , in a way that ’ s relatable to everyone , is Overcoming Challenges and Obstacles . He does this through the use of his