ABOUT US
Guided by Access, Driven by Advocacy
At David L White Jr., we provide expert disability inclusion services—through keynotes, workshops, and neurodiversity audits—helping organizations, academic institutions, and businesses create truly inclusive environments. Based in Reno, Nevada, we serve clients regionally and beyond, educating and empowering organizations to foster access, equity, and thriving spaces for people with disabilities.
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Dave White, Jr. is an award-winning disability inclusion advocate, keynote speaker, and Ph.D. candidate in Special Education and Disability Studies, whose work transcends labels to center the voices of disabled individuals.
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Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Beals Syndrome, ADHD, an Executive Processing Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety, Dave draws from his lived experience as a disabled and neurodivergent person to advance disability justice, expand access, and affirm the inherent value of all disabled lives.
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His impact spans education, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations, helping them move inclusion beyond symbolic gestures toward substantive, equity-focused practice. Dave delivers keynotes, facilitates workshops, conducts neurodiversity access audits, and has worked with organizations such as the Nevada Department of Education, Eye to Eye, and the Northern California Children’s Therapy Center.
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Athletics have long been central to Dave’s life. At 28, he found he qualified as a parathlete and began competing internationally in parasnowboarding events. He has raced on the Paralympic Snowboard Circuit, joined the Donek Snowboard Team, and earned three Challenged Athletes Foundation Hero of Sport Awards. His visibility as a parathlete raises awareness and representation within parasports while demonstrating the possibilities of athletic achievement for disabled individuals.
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Dave is also a creative educator and author, having written and illustrated Jack and Pop-Pop’s Spacetacular Journey, a children’s book that encourages young readers to dream boldly. The book has been featured by Nevada Today’s Holiday Book Wishlist and Reno NPR (KUNR), reflecting Dave’s commitment to imagination, empowerment, and inclusive storytelling.
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A recognized thought leader, Dave’s scholarship appears in the Journal of Autoethnography and other academic outlets. His work integrates narrative practice, lived experience, and research to guide organizations toward dignity, agency, and belonging for disabled communities. His accolades include Congressional recognition by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, the 2025 University of Nevada GSA Student Achievement Award, and the 2025 Nevada Silver Paw Award.
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Outside of advocacy, Dave enjoys snowboarding, kayaking, traveling, and exploring the outdoors. His professional and personal life alike are rooted in equity, community, and joy.
About Dave
Dave White, Jr. is an award-winning disability inclusion advocate, keynote speaker, and Ph.D. candidate in Special Education and Disability Studies, whose work transcends labels to center the voices of disabled individuals.
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Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Beals Syndrome, ADHD, an Executive Processing Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety, Dave draws from his lived experience as a disabled and neurodivergent person to advance disability justice, expand access, and affirm the inherent value of all disabled lives.
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His impact spans education, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations, helping them move inclusion beyond symbolic gestures toward substantive, equity-focused practice. Dave delivers keynotes, facilitates workshops, conducts neurodiversity access audits, and has worked with organizations such as the Nevada Department of Education, Eye to Eye, and the Northern California Children’s Therapy Center.
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Athletics have long been central to Dave’s life. At 28, he found he qualified as a parathlete and began competing internationally in parasnowboarding events. He has raced on the Paralympic Snowboard Circuit, joined the Donek Snowboard Team, and earned three Challenged Athletes Foundation Hero of Sport Awards. His visibility as a parathlete raises awareness and representation within parasports while demonstrating the possibilities of athletic achievement for disabled individuals.
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Dave is also a creative educator and author, having written and illustrated Jack and Pop-Pop’s Spacetacular Journey, a children’s book that encourages young readers to dream boldly. The book has been featured by Nevada Today’s Holiday Book Wishlist and Reno NPR (KUNR), reflecting Dave’s commitment to imagination, empowerment, and inclusive storytelling.
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A recognized thought leader, Dave’s scholarship appears in the Journal of Autoethnography and other academic outlets. His work integrates narrative practice, lived experience, and research to guide organizations toward dignity, agency, and belonging for disabled communities. His accolades include Congressional recognition by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, the 2025 University of Nevada GSA Student Achievement Award, and the 2025 Nevada Silver Paw Award.
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Outside of advocacy, Dave enjoys snowboarding, kayaking, traveling, and exploring the outdoors. His professional and personal life alike are rooted in equity, community, and joy.
About Us
Our values
Why work with me?
Expert guidance you can trust
I bring deep knowledge of disability culture, accessibility, and inclusion practices to every keynote, workshop, and audit. By working with me, your organization gains actionable strategies and insights to create a truly inclusive environment that supports all employees
Practical solutions, Real impact
I don’t just talk about inclusion—I provide tools and frameworks your team can implement immediately. From improving accessibility to fostering a culture of belonging, I help organizations turn awareness into meaningful, measurable change
Engaging approach
Disability access and inclusion are not produced from the sidelines. I deliver dynamic presentations and interactive workshops that educate, motivate, and empower your team to embrace disability justice as a core value. Learning with me is engaging, memorable, and transformational.
"Dream Big Big Dreams"
-David Laurence White Jr.
REVIEWS
What people say about us
Through his Nevada Department of Education Office of Inclusive Education speaking engagements and work as a Nevada Student Leadership Transition Summit Young Adult Facilitator, Dave White Jr. stands out as a leader in his own life as well as an advocate for other youth and young adults with disabilities struggling to find their voices. Dave’s laid-back nature combined with his passionate personality and creativity allow him to connect and build rapport and relationships with student leaders and adult allies alike. His enthusiasm for affecting societal change is infectious as he challenges us to dream big dreams and then gives us the tools to see those dreams through to fruition.”
Jennifer S. Kane-Education Programs Professional Nevada Department of Education
“Dave White served as a leader in the Eye to Eye community for many years. Leading our mentoring program in Nevada, speaking on behalf of the organization on our speaker's board, and as a camp counselor in our summer programming. Dave has a powerful ability to build community and make Neurodiverse young people feel seen, heard, and valued.".
Marcus Soutra-Former Eye to Eye Co-Founder and President
“David White stands out as one of the most impactful advocates that I have had the pleasure of working with throughout my career. Both through his work as a leader at Eye to Eye, and as a Young Adult Facilitator working for the state of Nevada’s Department of Education, David has always gone above and beyond to support the needs of marginalized young people. And I am sure he will be an asset to any team.”
LeDerick Horne-National Disability Activist and Spoken Word Poet
Is your organization ready to move from awareness to authentic inclusive access?
Access doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through action. Whether you’re seeking insight, strategy, or a complete accessibility transformation, you don’t have to do it alone. One conversation can set your organization on the path toward genuine, sustainable inclusion.