Disability Inclusion Advocate & Executive; Vice President of Disability Outreach at Muscular Dystrophy Association; Author of "The Truth About Things That Suck and How to Make Them Suck Less"; Editor-in-Chief of Quest Media

Austin, TX, USA
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Mindy Henderson Biography

Mindy Henderson is a disability advocate, motivational speaker, author, and executive focused on advancing inclusion for people with disabilities. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 at 15 months old, Henderson has worked extensively to increase awareness and accessibility for individuals living with neuromuscular disease. Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness and deterioration. Henderson began her advocacy work early, developing a long-standing relationship with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where she served as State Ambassador for Texas and delivered her first public speech as a child.

Prior to her work in advocacy and media, Henderson spent two decades in the corporate sector, including roles as a product manager at Bank of America and manager of delivery operations at Bazaarvoice, a software company specializing in user-generated product reviews. Following a career transition, she authored the book "The Truth About Things That Suck and How To Make Them Suck Less," which offers practical guidance for overcoming adversity. Henderson also played a key role in launching the MDA Quest Podcast and was appointed editor-in-chief of Quest Media.

Henderson currently serves as Vice President of Disability Outreach and Empowerment at the Muscular Dystrophy Association and editor-in-chief of Quest Media. The magazine reaches approximately 100,000 readers and is distributed through neurologists' offices and the MDA's network of 150 care centers nationwide. Her work centers on disability inclusion, accessibility, patient engagement, and amplifying the voices of those living with neuromuscular disease. As host of the MDA Quest Podcast, Henderson facilitates conversations with experts and individuals living with disabilities, addressing topics such as accessible air travel, universal design, employment, and inclusive representation in media and fashion.

Henderson's advocacy has contributed to legislative advancements, including influencing language in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill and the Department of Transportation wheelchair user rule, both significant updates to disability law. Her efforts have been recognized by CBS Austin's "We Are Austin" and Success Magazine, which named her a Woman of Influence. She is also a recipient of the Steve Bartlett Award from Disability Belongs, honoring her leadership in disability rights and her commitment to accessible air travel, healthcare, universal design, employment, inclusive fashion, and product design.

Henderson's work emphasizes the importance of connecting lived experience with scientific progress, fostering community, and transforming information into action. Her advocacy continues to shape conversations around accessibility, disability representation, and inclusion across industries.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/17/2026.

Mindy Henderson Speaking Topics

  • Side-Effects & By-Products of Volunteering: Healing Your World & Theirs

    Volunteering is a win-win activity. Mindy has been a volunteer, AND has been the beneficiary of the outcomes of volunteerism. In this presentation, Mindy walks through her journey from both sides, discusses the benefits of volunteering, and how 60 years of thousands of individuals volunteering their time led to her real-life miracle.

  • Adversity, Diversity & Inclusion: Finding Strength in Our Differences

    There is comfort in familiarity. It is our nature to seek out people who are like us. But, by limiting our exposure to people who are different

    • whether race, physical ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religion

    • we limit our knowledge, our perspective, our competitive advantage, and so much more. There are unique experiences and challenges that come along with being a member of any classification of people. But, Mindy believes that these unique challenges and experiences are the very things that build in us the skills and experiences that make us extraordinary. In this presentation, Mindy discusses the reasons why diversity & inclusion makes us and makes our businesses better, and will examine, from her own perspective, why a company should strive to be a leader in this area.

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Mindy Henderson Videos

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Misconceptions When Speaking with People with a Disability ...

Help Each Other: Mindy Henderson

Help Each Other: Mindy Henderson

Adversity is not an Excuse! Find Strength in Hard Times with Mindy ...

Adversity is not an Excuse! Find Strength in Hard Times with Mindy ...

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Mindy Henderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Side-Effects & By-Products of Volunteering: Healing Your World & Theirs, Adversity, Diversity & Inclusion: Finding Strength in Our Differences and The Truth About Things That Suck. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mindy Henderson for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mindy Henderson generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Serena Williams, Griffin Pinkow, Ruth Rathblott, MSW, Alycia Anderson and Jacob Thompson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mindy Henderson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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