One Hand Clapping: Paralyzed but not Powerless

This powerful presentation engages your audience and lets them experience what it is like to face million-to-one odds and still prevail. Once considered "dead"- her life not worth saving - Kate recovered from locked-in syndrome (total paralysis) and is now a professional author and speaker. Kate's presentation shows her audience that the techniques she used to overcome her paralysis can help them overcome professional and organizational paralysis. Kate's story demonstrates that there is nothing you cannot accomplish with the right attitude and the right tools.

One Hand Clapping: Appreciation before Accommodation

This presentation focuses on disability issues including human resources and compliance issues. Kate shows that employees and executives who have had to persist in spite of disabilities tend to develop uncommon creativity, determination, and resourcefulness that can lead to extraordinary contributions in the work place. Accommodation held in this context becomes a wise business move and a pleasure for all. Kate is determined to shift the attitude and approach of businesses and government agencies regarding disability accommodation. She shows employers how to shift the burden of straight jacket regulations , policies, procedures and legal requirements the government force upon them into an opportunity to increase efficiency and productive in their work place.

Kate' Story: The View from the Other Side of the Bed

This presentation gives healthcare professionals and patients' advocate and support groups a chance to see the view from the other side of the bed. Kate shares her experience of being a critically ill hospital patient, unable to communicate but fully aware of the work going on around her. She speaks about the contribution that doctors, nurses, physical and vocational therapists, hospital administrators and even insurance companies made in her recovery. Kate's husband, attorney and patient advocate, Steven Klugman, is available to participate in breakouts and panel discussions and shares valuable insights into the role of an advocate. Her experience powerfully illustrates the miracle of healing and the opportunity for healthcare professionals at every level to bring about that miracle.

_ Kate's story has been featured in various national magazines, including Redbook, Vim & Vigor, Caregiver, Keeping Well, Prevention and The Female Patient. She has done numerous radio and TV interviews including both local and national. The Bill O'Reilly Factor, The Abrams Report, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC, NBC and the 700 Club, Coral Ridge Ministries, Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) and Larry King Live. She has been featured on Lifetime TV 'Speaking of Women's Health' segment, getting a second opinion. Kate was one of five national finalists in Prevention_ Magazine's Picture of Health competition. She is a published author of, Paralyzed but not Powerless.