The Nashville organized TED Talks is now accepting Nomination applications for their 2013 speakers. I'd be honored to have the opportunity to share my story, but I need your help.Here are the details..."On Saturday, April 6, 2013, TEDxNashville will host its fourth annual event. The theme will be "Next", and it will be held at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.Many of us have been buffeted by financial, emotional, psychological and spiritual challenges in the last few years Its now time to rise from the ashes.We're looking for speakers that can share inspirational stories about overcoming obstacles and finding creative and innovative solutions to the challenges we are facing.At TEDxNashville 2013, we'll hear from visionaries who have big ideas about how our world is changing, and how we can evolve and transform ourselves.We are currently taking nominations for speakers. Know someone who is a dynamic speaker? Someone with a unique story? Let us know!" All Nominations are due by Saturday, October 20th.If I was chosen the topic/topics I'd like to focus on would include:1) Sustaining Faith and Hope while staring in the eyes of adversity and fighting to live life to the fullestand/or2) "Don't Break my Legs...Handle with Care!" CampaignLinks:~ http://www.mobilewomen.org/2012/09/dont-break-my-legshandle-with-care.html~ My website: www.InspirationSpeaks.me~ Facebook: This Is How I Roll - https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsHowJenRollsI'd appreciate having this opportunity & platform to share my personal story, the support I've received from each of you over the years and the amazing endeavors ahead of each of us. If you feel I'd be a good fit for this opportunity then please follow the link below to the online application.https://app.e2ma.net/app2/survey/1405430/213008069/5e9712c2e8/?v=aPlease feel free to share this with the foundation, your family & friends as well. Let them know why you think I am qualified for this opportunity. Thank you in advance!!Sincerely,Jenny

Here's an article I wrote "Blindside to the Flip Side" for The American Occupational Therapy Association'ns (AOTA) website. It's dedicated to every therapist, aspiring therapist & my dear friend, Debbie Bebeau, for always having faith in me & never giving up on me. Check it out at...
http://www.aota.org/Consumers/Client-Stories/Blindside-to-the-Flip-Side.aspx