Book Dan Parker as Your Next

Motivational Speaker

Dan Parker and his incredibly inspiring story have been a fan favorite across the country at many motivational speaking events. Now, you can book Dan to speak at your event and share his amazing journey with your audience!

From corporate gatherings to educational experiences and more, Dan Parker is engaging, enigmatic, and a truly gifted storyteller with the ability to motivate and inspire.

Choose From Dan’s 3 Primary Speeches/Topics:

CBS's Steve Hartman, Steve Harvey, Jay Leno, & More

As Seen On TV!

Dan Parker shares his inspiring, record-setting story of determination and perseverance with CBS News’ Steve Hartman’s in “On the Road.”

Dan appeared on the Steve Harvey show to demonstrate how the OrCam MyEye device is making life more accessible for blind people, but there’s more… just a warning, you might need a tissue to watch this one!

In 2015-2016, Scott Schimmel, a student from Wake Forrest University, filmed and produced a documentary about Dan’s life after going blind. It aired on PBS, and is a true, honest look into Dan’s life, worries, and accomplishments.

About 6 months after his wreck, Dan’s demons took over and he was on the verge of suicide. His purpose came to him in a dream he had one night: build a motorcycle and become the first blind man to race the famed Bonneville Salt Flats.

Dan practices what he preaches and has spent thousands of hours in his shop learning or making adaptive techniques to run his machining equipment! Here’s a complex set up he came up with to machine the clips on his “Made in America” pens.

Memories, Moments, and More

Photos From Dan's Tour

Jay Leno, Steve Harvey, Steve Hartman, McDonald's, Sam's Club, The Indiana Blind Children's Foundation, Chicago Autobahn, and more!

For Dan's Motivational Speaking

Praise & Reviews

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I attended your recent speaking event held at Autobahn Country Club. I was very happy to see the large turnout from McDonald’s and their support of the event. Everyone I spoke to after the event was very moved.

Your story of overcoming tragedy, finding your life’s purpose, and dedicating yourself to helping others with disabilities inspired everyone in the audience.

Your natural storytelling, mixing in the right amount of humor while describing the events won the audience over immediately. You had everyone smiling and at some moments there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

At the end of the day, your personal story and the way you relate it, not only raised awareness of disabilities, but kept your audience engaged and inspired people to take action and get involved. I personally have not attended a more inspirational speaking event.

I wish you all the best and hope you continue to tell your story and inspire people around the world. Thank you!

Joe Eagle

McDonald’s Corporation

I just want to thank Dan Parker for speaking at the Neptune Technology Group Supplier Symposium. Dan’s inspirational story held the attention of our suppliers and employees unlike anyone I have ever experienced, especially while he was describing the accident and his struggles during recovery.

What Dan has accomplished since then is simply amazing. He has found ways to continue pursuing his passion as a machinist, race car builder, and driver while blind. He is now the Fastest Blind man in the World!

But perhaps more importantly, by sharing the story from his heart, he is inspiring others to follow their passion and not be defined or limited by anything. Dan’s motto, “You can make excuses, or you can make it happen” rings true as a reminder to everyone.

If any of you are considering Dan as a speaker, I cannot give him a higher recommendation. The feedback I have received from those who heard Dan speak has been unanimously positive. We were all inspired by Dan, his story, and the way he is working to help others.

Tom Crawford

Neptune Technology Group

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Contact Dan Parker

Available for motivational speaking, special appearances, and other opportunities, let Dan Parker captivate your audience with his incredibly inspiring story!

If you have questions or would like more information about Dan Parker, The Blind Machinist, his story, the products he creates, or would like to book him for an appearance or special event, please get in touch!

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