Johnnie Tuitel

Johnnie Tuitel

Tap Shoe Productions

Johnnie Tuitel is America’s "Pioneer Handicapitalist," a term Johnnie uses to focus on his abilities and opportunities. As a philanthropist, he founded the charity Alternatives in Motion (www.alternativesinmotion.org) in the early 90’s to provide wheelchairs to the uninsured. As a motivational speaker he inspires life-long community service, and he mentors great leaders and great team members. Johnnie also uses his life to teach about diversity and "disability awareness" in a personalized and humorous way. He received the 2003 Hope College Distinguished Alumni Award and he received a community service award from President Gerald Ford. Johnnie’s attitude and humor, will inspire you to never view a person with a disability the same again.




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