Alvin Law

CSP, HOF, DISABILITY HALL OF FAME

Expert on

  • Inspirational
  • Attitude
  • Inclusion
  • Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)
  • Change
  • Accountability

Fee Range

$10,000–$15,000

Travels from

Canada

Biography

An international keynote speaker Alvin Law tells stories about growing up without arms, learning to use his feet for hands, demonstrating that resilience is born from struggle, not from a pain-free existence. He believes that no matter what you’re up against, you can still live a life filled with gratitude and hope.

Law’s uniquely customized presentations are designed to empower organizations and their people to turn obstacles into possibilities. To remind everyone that success begins with people, their strengths and weaknesses, and how together, we can accomplish anything.  This unforgettable, life changing experience will reawaken your belief in yourself and others.

In addition to being a professional speaker, Law is a trained broadcaster, fundraiser, award-winning musician and bestselling author. He has earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). In 2009, he was inducted into the Canadian Association of Speakers (CAPS) Hall of Fame and in 2018 The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame welcomed him for his significant role in advocacy for people with special needs.  

Law has appeared on countless telethons and media features, and has been the subject of two award-winning television documentaries. Since 1976 Alvin has played a direct role in raising over $200 million dollars for charity.

 

Speaker Videos

Step into Your Greatness

Be inspired. Push through obstacles. Create more possibilities.

Every single person walks around with an invisible label stuck to their forehead.

It’s like one of those nametags you get at awkward networking events. Except that these labels don’t tell people your name. Instead, they describe your limitations.

As a guy without any arms, Alvin has had a number of labels placed on him. “Disabled.” “Victim.” “Freak.” And all these labels were placed on him by people who sized him up without asking him a single question and without ever getting to know him. Just by looking at him, people determined exactly what he could do and, more importantly, what he couldn’t.

So often, we accept and live up to these labels. We accept what other people say about us as gospel truth. “Well, I guess I’ll never [fill in the blank],” we sigh, choosing to be restrained by these limitations.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. We can change those labels.

In your customized presentation, Alvin will inspire you and your team to stop focusing on what’s missing and start seeing all the possibilities that are within your reach.

Yes, he’ll be entertaining. Yes, he’ll also be encouraging. However, don’t be fooled: Alvin is here to challenge you and your team to rip off those old labels. Because you have the power to create a new future and overcome any obstacle that stands in your way.

Are you ready to take that first step into your greatness?

Here are your takeaways:
•Discover how to embrace an attitude of possibility and “yes, I can!”
•Accept the gift of learning by asking more questions and actually listening to the answers
•Start looking for the value in every person and every circumstance that you encounter
•Feed your imagination so you can unlock the power of your potential
•Commit to never giving up on yourself and your teammates

Who is this presentation for?
• Associations
• Client & staff appreciation events
• Sales team rallies
• Government agency teams
• Health care professionals
• Students of all ages
• Any organization that has human beings on their team

Perseverance is born from possibilities

As someone who was born without arms, Alvin’s life is pretty unique. There aren’t many people who use their feet to do everyday things like driving a car, let alone play the drums or piano.

And yet his story is also universal. If you’re human, then you and Alvin have an awful lot in common. We all want to be seen, heard, and loved. We want to feel like our lives mean something. We get frustrated when we bump into obstacles that disrupt our lives.

Alvin knows what that feels like, he’s been there a few times. What he’s discovered – and now share with his audiences – is that you can transform any obstacle into boundless possibilities. That insurmountable challenge you’re facing is actually an incredible opportunity.

Alvin would love to take you on a personal journey through his story so you can discover how to live a life filled with gratitude and hope, no matter what you’re up against.