Brian Heffernan is a dynamic speaker and advocate for the rights of people with special needs. His public speaking has impacted and moved not only countless students and school officials from elementary school through graduate school, but also legislators and other government officials. Invite Brian to speak to your group.

Brian is a young adult and self-advocate with Down syndrome who works for members of the Massachusetts legislature. In addition to receiving his high school diploma and completing coursework at MassBay Community College, Brian has successfully advocated in front of the Massachusetts legislature as a Youth Fellow with Massachusetts Advocates for Children to pass a bill to improve transition services for young adults with disabilities. Brian has also presented at Harvard University, Boston University, Brandeis University and numerous elementary schools on such topics as transitioning from school to work, his life and community inclusion.

Brian In The News!:

• College program for intellectually disabled to expand

• Newton resident advocating for changes in special ed law

Brian with Speaker DeLeo and Governor Patrick

Media Gallery

Check out Brian's Media Gallery of photos and videos.

Brian's Keynote Presentation at the Federation for Children
with Special Needs
Visions of Community 2013 Conference