Speeches
John has addressed the following themes, and many more, depending on the audience:
Faith
John speaks about the role of God in his recovery, discussing the power of prayer, the importance of living a spiritual life, and how his relationship with God deepened throughout this process.
(To date, John has spoken about this topic 25 times)
Returning to Work
John discusses why he chooses to work, the myriad of challenges that he faced in this process, and the patience that he demonstrated for over five years to reach this goal.
(To date, John has spoken about this topic 12 times)
Medical Issues
Speaking to doctors, nurses, and other medical staff, John discusses his time in the ICU, his apprehension when almost dying, and the importance of medical professionals in his life.
(To date, John has spoken about this topic 5 times)
Perseverance
John emphasizes how he kept trying through all of his obstacles and he realistically assessed his progress.
(To date, John has spoken about this topic 65 times)
Therapy Techniques
John speaks with therapists and therapy students to address how to best maximize a therapy session, perform the assigned homework provided, and provide Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy exercises.
(To date, John has spoken about this topic 16 times)
Survivor Issues
John can uniquely address issues that stroke survivors encounter from accepting physical and emotional limitations, challenging himself in therapy sessions, and learning how to surrender control.
(To date, John has spoken about this topic 14 times)
Disability Awareness
Addressing junior high school, undergraduate, and graduate students thus far, John discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how to treat disabled people with respect.
(To date, John has spoken about this topic 13 times)