Keynote Speaker - Accessibility Strategist - Disability Inclusion Leader

Peter DeHaas, San Francisco Disability Business Alliance (SFDBA) Founder and Executive Director, helps organizations turn accessibility into a catalyst for innovation, stronger leadership, and meaningful community impact. Through engaging keynote presentations, practical workshops, and inspiring personal stories, we equip audiences with strategies they can immediately apply.

Areas of Expertise

  • Accessibility & Disability Inclusion in Action

  • Building High-Performing, Inclusive Teams

  • Inspirational Leadership Through Accessibility & Belonging

  • Creating Cultures of Belonging & Psychological Safety

  • Disability Etiquette & Inclusive Communication

  • Accessible Customer Service & Community Engagement

  • Disability Pride, Culture & Identity

  • American Sign Language (ASL) Experiences for the Workplace

  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Economic Opportunity

  • Accessibility as a Strategic Business Advantage

  • Organizational Change & Inclusive Leadership

  • Cross-Sector Collaboration & Community Partnerships

  • Resilience, Gratitude & Leading Through Adversity

  • Custom workshops designed around your organization's goals

Programs

  • Inspirational Keynote Presentations

  • Conference Emceeing & Panel Moderation

  • Accessibility & Disability Inclusion Training

  • American Sign Language Experiences

  • Leadership & Team Workshops

  • Strategic Accessibility Consulting

Flexible format

  • Keynote Speech

  • Conference Breakout Sessions

  • 60–90 Minute Interactive Workshops

  • Half-Day Leadership & Team Retreats

  • Full-Day Professional Development Programs

  • Executive Leadership Retreats

  • Multi-Part Learning Series

Who we serve

  • Corporate Leadership Teams

  • Fortune 500 Companies

  • Small Business Owners

  • Government Agencies

  • Universities & Business Schools

  • Disability Employee Resource Groups

  • Transit & Urban Planning Professionals

  • Nonprofit Organizations

  • Community Leaders

  • Conference Organizers

Who Is Peter DeHaas?

Peter DeHaas is a nationally recognized disability advocate, educator, entrepreneur, and speaker who inspires organizations to rethink accessibility as a driver of innovation and community impact. Drawing from decades of leadership, academic expertise, and lived experience, Peter delivers presentations that are practical, engaging, and deeply human. 🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercdehaas/

  • M.A. in Linguistics

  • 7 years as Director of Disability Resources at Golden Gate University

  • 13 year experience as American Sign Language (ASL) teacher at San Francisco State University

  • 6 years as Founder and Executive Director of the San Francisco Disability Business Alliance

Credentials: Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco Public Library & Community Living Campaign, San Francisco Small Business Week, Wharton School of Business, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Janet Pomeroy Center, California Department of Rehabilitation, Moscow Urban Forum

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