INVISIBLE NO MORE
ENTERTAINMENT
Pete Ohlin
Recording Artist & Composer
INVISIBLE NO MORE
HOST
Anna Devere
TV / Radio / Podcast Co-Host
Professional Speaker, Author
Singer / Songwriter & Recording Artist
INVISIBLE NO MORE
AWARDS
Tyler Campbell
Consultant, Speaker,
Trainer, Entrepreneur
“INVISIBLE NO MORE” PERSEVERANCE
AWARD
Tyler Campbell has been selected to be the 2024 recipient of IDA’s Invisible No More® Perseverance Award. Tyler has been chosen based upon his amazing perseverance as he lives daily with the neurological and physiological impacts of MS (multiple sclerosis). In spite of setbacks and changes of dreams, Tyler decided to share his story, all of the struggles and triumphs, in order to encourage people if they’re are battling anything in life including loss, illness, pain and disability and more. He has provided them hope to not lose sight of their worth, no matter how much excess baggage life has caused them to carry. Tyler has helped them become Invisible No More!
Roberta Gold
Recreation Therapist,
Professional Speaker,
Consultant, Author,
Certified Humor Professional (CHP)
HEALTHY HUMOR IDEAS
AWARD
Roberta Gold has been selected to be the 2024 recipient of the IDA’s Healthy Humor IDEAS Award. Roberta has been chosen because as a Recreation Therapist, Professional Speaker, Consultant, Author, Certified Humor Professional (CHP) and the current President of the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), she has made it her mission over the past 30 plus years to empower people to have a more positive outlook, seeing the humor instead of the horror in the world.
Dr Robert Melillo
Clinician, Professor,
Brain Researcher,
Best Selling Author,
Radio and TV Host
HEALTHY LIVING IDEAS
AWARD
Robert Melillo PhD has been selected to be the 2024 recipient of the IDA’s Healthy Living IDEAS Award. Dr. Melillo has been chosen based upon his revolutionary approach of helping people living with neurological disorders through the creation and power of the Melillo Method. His great work has positively impacted countless children and adults with mental, attention, behavior, learning and neuroimmune disorders. By focusing on overall body and neurological healthy living through the use of brain therapy, nutrition and diet, Robert has brought hope and care for individuals and families around the world.
Mike Hess
Founder,
Executive Director,
Blind Institute of
Technology (BIT)
IMPACT
AWARD
Mike Hess has been selected to be the 2024 recipient of the IDA’s Impact Award. Mike has been chosen based upon his founding of and leadership as the Executive Director of the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT). Mike believed that his blindness enhanced his skills as a software engineer rather than hindered them. Mike also recognized that there were other blind and visually impaired individuals possessing the expertise and capabilities required for success in the corporate landscape. Therefore, Mike focused BIT to commit to a future where professionals with disabilities are acknowledged and esteemed as an exceptional talent pool, making a significant impact on an organization’s strategic hiring endeavors, financial performance, and overall culture.
Melissa Danielsen
CEO and Co-founder
Joshin,
Entrepreneur
Melanie Fountaine
COO and Co-founder
Joshin,
Entrepreneur
INNOVATION
AWARD
Melissa Danielsen and Melanie Fountaine have been selected together to be the 2024 recipients of the IDA’s Innovation Award. As Co-Founders of Joshin, they have created an amazing, innovative technology allowing employers and coaches to connect with employees and clients living with disabilities or who are Neuro Invisible in a stress free, personalized online support system. Joshin provides employers with improved employee engagement and performance with personalized transformational outcomes. Joshin also provides coaches a stress free connection opportunity with individuals living with disabilities and with caregivers. Ultimately, through Joshin, they have helped eliminate barriers to allow access to affirming support which empowers every employee to reach their full potential.
Pete Ohlin
Pianist, Songwriter,
Composer,
Recording Artist
“BUT YOU LOOK GOOD” INSPIRATION
AWARD
Pete Ohlin has been selected to be the 2024 recipient of the IDA’s But You LOOK Good Inspiration Award. Pete has been chosen based upon his vulnerability and willingness to publicly share his inspiring story of living with the trauma and anxiety from the childhood loss of a sister to meningitis, which almost killed him in college as well. Pete has used his passion and love for people which helped him create incredible music that brings healing and peace for people living with PTSD, depression, ADD, ADHD, anxiety and more.
INVISIBLE NO MORE
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