Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Consultant; Founder of brettapproved Inc.; Principal at Brett Heising Consulting; Contributor to "Handbook of Accessible Tourism"

Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Brett Heising Biography

Brett Heising is a nationally recognized disability advocate, accessibility consultant, and communications executive with more than two decades of experience advancing inclusion for people with disabilities. Drawing on over four decades of lived experience with a physical disability, Heising has built a career dedicated to helping organizations move beyond minimum compliance toward meaningful, sustainable change. A former journalist and public relations professional, Heising transitioned into entrepreneurship with a focus on ensuring that individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges can fully engage with the world.

Heising founded brettapproved, Inc., an accessibility-focused travel and entertainment platform that became a global resource for accessible travel. Under his leadership, the company raised approximately $1.1 million in investment capital and generated more than $1 million in earned media coverage in outlets such as The Washington Post, Today, Inc., and U.S. News & World Report. At its peak, the platform housed data on more than 1,100 hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues, supporting the travel needs of the more than one billion people worldwide who live with a disability. His entrepreneurial work earned him recognition on the Phoenix Business Journal "40 Under 40" list.

Heising serves as principal of Brett Heising Consulting, partnering with organizations globally to address the complex realities of disability. He provides practical strategies to help clients understand the distinction between ADA compliance and true accessibility, a theme central to his keynote presentations. He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies and travel industry leaders, and has spoken at institutions including Arizona State University, NC State University, and University of Tennessee Knoxville, as well as for organizations such as American Airlines, Marriott International, and the Global Business Travel Association.

Heising's influence extends beyond speaking engagements. He contributed a chapter, co-written with Dr. Stefanie Benjamin of University of Tennessee, to the "Handbook of Accessible Tourism" (De Gruyter Studies in Tourism), establishing his authority in accessible travel and tourism. He was appointed by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to the Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council. His civic engagement includes serving as board chair of United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona, serving on the Visit Mesa board of directors, and serving on the Phoenix Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues for six years.

As a keynote speaker, Heising addresses the topic of disability with a direct and engaging approach. His programs provide audiences, from corporate teams to university students, with frameworks for understanding disability within the broader diversity, equity, and inclusion landscape. With a combination of lived experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and civic involvement, Heising is a leading voice in disability inclusion and accessibility consulting.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Brett Heising Speaking Topics

  • Understanding “disability” and how it fits within Diversity Equity & Inclusion

    During this dynamic keynote, Brett presents DE&I and disability fundamentals in an engaging presentation that gives attendees an understanding of where disability fits within the DE&I framework. Specifically, he touches on what “inclusion” truly means from a disability perspective.

  • Understanding the difference between ADA compliance and true accessibility

    Brett understands, through more than four decades of lived experience, that there is a profound difference between ADA compliance and actual accessibility. In this powerful keynote, Brett shares personal experiences that illustrate why true accessibility is so elusive but doesn’t need to be.

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Brett Heising Videos

Physical Disability and Mental Health with Brett Heising

Physical Disability and Mental Health with Brett Heising

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Brett to talk about his journey with mental health. Brett and I met back in...

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  • What topics does Brett Heising speak about?

    Brett Heising is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Business Consulting, Business Leadership, Communication, DEI, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Personal Growth
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Brett Heising is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Understanding “disability” and how it fits within Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Understanding the difference between ADA compliance and true accessibility, Understanding the economic power of disability, Social interaction training and Know your property. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brett Heising for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Brett Heising generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tiffany Yu, Ruth Rathblott, MSW, Alycia Anderson, Dr. Michael Time and Dominick Evans. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brett Heising for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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