Abdi Omar
Member of the GEC Circle of Influence
Bio:
My name is Abdi Omar and I have a disability called Cerebral palsy. I am a motivational speaker with over nine years of experience, located in London - UK. At the age of four, I moved to the UK from Somalia. Being disabled in a third-world country feels like you are a second-class citizen, and the future is not bright at all.
I can't speak normally so I use a communication aid - I am very grateful for this because this device has allowed me to have a voice and I aim to make use of this voice to inspire and teach others. There are millions of people with disabilities around the world that dream for different opportunities, which is why since 2012 I have been using my voice to inspire and motivate others just like me.
Although my disability has placed many barriers in my way that I have had to overcome, I decided to never use my disability as an excuse to give up. In fact, I use it as my biggest motivation to achieve the impossible. If I was capable of doing this, everyone can.
Areas of specialism:
Motivational speaker, consultant, entrepreneur, and disability advocate
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GEC Circle Contributions: Strengthening the GEC Framework:
Abdi is a founding GEC Circle expert and one of our favourite GEC panel speakers! His talks as an AAC user and advocate are truly inspiring—leaving audiences energised and mind-blown. Abdi’s powerful voice on inclusion and accessibility is something everyone needs to hear. He has also spoken at BETT, sharing his lived experience and expertise to drive meaningful change.
