Public Speaking and Presentations
Oliver’s story is one of inspiration and encouragement for all. Wendy O'Carroll, his mother, spent 20 years in the charity sector supporting parents and professionals across the UK, and was Chief Executive Officer of Ups and Downs Southwest ( www.upsanddowns.net) for 20 years.
Wendy provides motivational and informative lectures and presentations at events and conferences all over the UK to both large and small groups of professionals involved in education, social care, and healthcare, as well as to groups within the voluntary sector, to parents and the general public, to schools, colleges etc covering all aspects of Down Syndrome, parenting a child with a disability, how to overcome poor expectations, the critical importance of our society learning to truly value and enjoy difference, and how a positive and enthusiastic attitude can change lives.
Wendy has spoken at Westminster and is an experienced keynote speaker as well as also providing 'after dinner' speeches to a variety of groups and organisations. She is renowned for her straight talking and cheery optimistic disposition and her determination to instigate and encourage positive awareness in a way which audiences find memorable and entertaining. Oliver is reluctant to give presentations or speeches himself depending on the venue and event but is always on hand to meet his fans at his annual exhibition in Somerset every November.
If you are interested in having Wendy to present at your conference or function then please email wendyhellowell@gmail.com with some details and she will be happy to check availability and provide you with a quote for your individual event. Bookings are usually required at least 6 months in advance.