Disability Advocate & Nonverbal Storyteller; Host of "Crippled By Culture" Podcast

St. Louis, MO, USA
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Sean Gold Biography

Sean Gold is a Black, disabled, gay author, disability rights advocate, and speaker based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Living with cerebral palsy and non-speaking, Gold uses texting and a voice transcriber to challenge stereotypes and reframe what leadership and communication can look like.

Gold’s 2019 TEDx talk on inclusion and representation has reached over 17,000 viewers worldwide. As host of the podcast Crippled by Culture, he has interviewed high-profile guests such as Jeannie Mai, Durand Bernarr, and Lachi, exploring the intersection of disability, pop culture, and identity.

As an Amazon #1 new release author, Gold has written two books, including the celebrated children’s title "The ABCs of Disabilities." His storytelling centers Black disabled joy, authentic LGBTQ+ representation, and the dismantling of ableism in everyday life.

With more than 25,000 engaged followers across social media, Gold has become a leading voice in conversations about accessibility, intersectionality, and inclusive media. He served as Vice President of Festability, Saint Louis’s annual disability pride festival, and is the current Webmaster at St. Louis Publishers Association.

Gold speaks nationally on topics including: disability and media representation; intersectionality in advocacy; accessibility in entertainment and live events and building authentic allyship. His presentations blend personal narrative, cultural insight, and actionable takeaways — leaving audiences informed, challenged, and inspired.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/22/2026.

Sean Gold Speaking Topics

  • Accessibility in a Digital and Physical World

    Accessibility isn’t just about ramps and elevators; it’s about creating spaces where everyone can participate fully, whether online or in person. Sean Gold explains why digital and physical accessibility must go hand-in-hand, sharing practical strategies to make events, websites, classrooms, and communities truly inclusive.

  • Intersectionality of Disabilities

    Disability intersects with every aspect of identity: race, gender, sexual orientation, and more, but is often overlooked in these conversations. Sean Gold explores how disability weaves into all identities and why understanding this intersectionality is essential for real equity and inclusion.

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Sean Gold Videos

Sean Gold | ADA Speech | Nestle ERG

Sean Gold | ADA Speech | Nestle ERG

Sean Gold | TEDxGatewayArchSalon

Sean Gold | TEDxGatewayArchSalon

The Obstacles of Disabilities

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  • What topics does Sean Gold speak about?

    Sean Gold is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Belonging, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, College, DEI, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQ, Podcast Host, Social Activism, TED
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Sean Gold is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Accessibility in a Digital and Physical World, Intersectionality of Disabilities, Ableism, Black Disabled History and Culture and AI: Modern-Day Accessibility and Communication Tool. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sean Gold for your event is available upon request. Sean Gold generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tarek Ali, Lily Zheng, R.K. Russell, Rev Sekou and Pidgeon Pagonis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sean Gold for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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