My name is Garrison Redd I am from Brooklyn, New York. I am the Author of “Bobby’s Adventure at A New School” (which highlights the need for inclusivity accessibility and provides representation for children with disabilities). TEDx Speaker, Team USA Para- powerlifter, model, dancer, and most of all an advocate for disabled rights. I founded The Garrison Redd Project with the essential goal of bettering the well-being of disabled individuals through a variety of methods. I provide resources and services in the areas of advice, motivation, inspiration, health, and many other areas in order to improve the quality of living for disabled individuals.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance from York College. I am currently a team USA para powerlifter. I have competed internationally in countries such as the United Kingdom, Currently I am working towards qualifying to represent the USA in the Paralympics. I am a seasoned motivational speaker, my Ted Talk which is titled “Life is like Lemonade”, where I discuss some of the adversities I faced on my journey to success.
The Garrison Redd Project provides individuals with assistance in the community, the workplace, transportation, education, and any other issues individuals may be experiencing. We also host fundraisers and charitable events to provide accessible equipment to individuals who are unable to afford certain items which will improve their quality of life such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and plenty of other medical devices. TheGarrisonReddProject provides motivational and inspirational speeches to everyone on a variety of topics. Ultimately The GarrisonRedd Project has one goal in mind and that is “to make this world more inclusive”.
I have been featured in Muscle and Fitness, I was the principal subject in The Google nest campaign which was shown in movie theaters across the world, also featured in McDonald’s black and positively golden commercial, also was in the Google “Year in Search 2020”, was seen on Good morning America showcasing adaptive clothing, and I have been featured in numerous runway fashion shows and publications