Conventions, Conferences, Staff Development, & Meetings

"Nancy, your presentation at the Texas Rehab Action Network (TRAN) Annual Conference in San Antonio was so inspirational to all of us. When I was in the hall the only comments I heard was how exceptional you were. The living proof examples that you presented delivered a positive impact to the audience. I am confident that Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals will now have a better perspective when interacting with their consumers, especially those who seem to be not realistic, but when we focus on what is possible. Your magic added fun to your presentation and people loved it. I personally enjoyed it tremendously and am looking forward to continue partnering with you."

"Nancy, I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed your presentation. You were the highlight of the conference!"

"This is Sherrian Morgan from the Transition Institute in Pasadena, Texas. Remember, I am the one who was so excited about your presentation that I had to give you a much deserved standing ovation. Then I had to come and give you a hug because you couldn't see me stand up. I just finished reading some of the information from your website and I must say that it is as awesome as it is to meet you. No, actually meeting you in person is the icing on the cake. You are simply fantastic! I am so blessed by having met you. You are my inspiration! The presentation was great and the entertainment to go along with it was awesome. You bring to the table hope and a never give up attitude. You remind me of the greatness that is in each of us if we only believe and never give up. I know that I don't need to tell you this, but continue to 'Prove Them Wrong'!"

"Your message was right on target. You gave us so much more than any of us could have expected!"

{About Nancy's Presentation} "It was great, dynamic speaker and good information."
{What I liked best about Nancy's program was}"how you kept saying Don't Give Up!"
{I would tell my peers}"that she{Nancy} overcame many obstacles and anyone can too."

"I would like to express my thanks for your presentation at the recent monthly meeting of the Austin Retired Teachers Association. In one way, the name of our organization is a bit of a misnomer since we have representation from all levels of educators-teachers, administrators (both central and campus level) and various classified personnel. As Program Chair, I am always looking for unique and relevant programs. Your program certainly fit that category, and then some. Your talk was inspirational, humorous, and thought provoking. I know that a wide range of groups would enjoy hearing what you have to say."

"Nancy Shugart was a tremendous success in speaking at our Teacher Institute to begin our 04-05 school year. Nancy spoke to an audience of approximately 1200 employees, a group made mostly of teachers but also contained administrators and some support personnel. Nancy challenged the group not only through her presentation and its content, but even more so through her courage and determination to perform so effectively despite her disability. In a most appropriate way, Nancy challenged our teachers to meet the needs of every child, without regard to whatever conditions might limit that child's abilities. Nancy was entertaining as well as motivating. She was a tremendous success, and we enjoyed so much her visit with us. I would recommend her highly."

"Your luncheon address was truly riveting. It was perhaps the most provocative of the many inspirational talks I have heard in my 20 years as a Lion and my 35-year professional career. Furthermore, it fit in superbly with the rest of the conference program. I left thinking of how many other people I wish had been there to hear from you."