Speaking Engagements

Guest Speaker for PRYME Agency

July 2019

PRYME Agency in Morristown NJ

On the topic of:
How to overcome challenges in life and in careers, and how self-motivation and self-discipline work together.

Guest Speaker for the entire 7th grade

Feb 2012 - Jun 2017 · 6 yrs

Randolph Middle School in NJ

On the topic of:
Cerebral Palsy with using the book titled "Petey", by Ben Mikaelsen, which the class already read.

Guest Speaker for a Cub Scout Pack meeting

March 2017

Cub Scout Pack of Morris Township NJ

On the topic of: Disability Awareness

Guest Speaker at a Whippany NJ Rotary Club Meeting

Oct 2017

Whippany NJ Rotary Club

On the topic of:
The Vision of the Climb Organization and Engage Business People and Entrepreneurs in our Cause

Guest Speaker for the 8th Grade Middle School CCD Program

Oct 2011 - Mar 2014 · 3 yrs

Notre Dame of MT Carmel Church

Topics:
*Moral Virtues
*Disability Awareness

Guest Speaker for the 8th Grade Middle School CCD Program

Jan 2015

Notre Dame of MT Carmel Church

On the topic of:
Grace/the Holy Spirit/the Special Graces/Disability Awareness

Guest Speaker for the RCIA Program

Apr 2010 - Apr 2018 · 8 yrs

Notre Dame of MT Carmel Church

Topics:
*Christian Call to Holiness
*Disability Awareness

Guest Speaker at the 2016 Guardian of the NJ Family Gala

Nov 2016

New Jersey Family Policy Council

On the topic of:
What motivates Dawn Parkot in the fight against Legislation that's harmful to people with disabilities.

Guest Speaker for the Confirmation Program

Feb 2011 - Feb 2012 · 2 yrs

Notre Dame of MT Carmel Church

Topics:
*Personal prayer
*Having a personal relationship with God

Guest Speaker for the 8th Grade Middle School CCD Program

Mar 2010 - Feb 2011 · 2 yrs

Notre Dame of MT Carmel Church

Discussed as Catholics, why we should respect everyone’s dignity.

Guest Speaker for the Catholics Returning Home Program

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs

Notre Dame of MT Carmel Church

Topics:
*Personal prayer
*Having a personal relationship with God
*Disability Awareness

Guest Speaker for the Catholics Returning Home Program

Jan 2010

Notre Dame of MT Carmel Church

On the topic of why God would let a child suffer

Special Guest Speaker for the Annual Richard T. Nolan Communion Breakfast

Feb 2007

Township Knights of Columbus

On the topic of:
Why children always should pursue their dreams, no matter what people might say, or how people might mock them, or what setbacks they might have on the way.

Guest Speaker for an Event for college students in DC

Jan 2007

On the topic of:
How this nation is shutting the multiple-disabled citizens out of society and prove without a doubt that the disabled and in particular the severely disabled can have a full, successful, joyful, busy and meaningful life, if they are given a real chance.

Guest Speakers with Tony Randall and Jerome Hines for a Charity Gala

Oct 2000

CHILDRENS EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND OF NEW JERSEY INC

On the topic of:
How imperative to children to have dreams and how important adults give them opportunities to live their dreams out.

Guest Host for a Workshop

Nov 1999

Kessler Institute West Orange, New Jersey

Dawn discussed her vision and life story with others just beginning their journey down the road with a disability.

Guest Speaker for a game of “Buddy Ball”

Oct 1999

"Buddy Ball,” (soccer for children with disabilities) North Brunswick, New Jersey

Discussed how great it is to pursue your dreams.

Keynote Speaker for a fundraiser for an accessible bus

Oct 1999

West Orange Municipal Government in New Jersey

On the topic of:
The problems finding accessible transportation for people who are in wheelchairs, even in the post Americans with Disabilities Act.