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Becky Curran

Transform disability inclusion practices with Becky Curran, speaker specializing in authentic representation and workplace accessibility. Becky works with organizations to implement inclusive hiring strategies and address unconscious bias, delivering insights from 600+ speaking engagements across three countries.

Trusted by Creative Artists Agency, CBS Television Studios, SAG-AFTRA

Becky Jackson Curran, Speaker | Disability Inclusion Advocate
Becky Curran

Becky Curran

Boston, United States

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$6k–10k

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Becky Curran's biography

At a glance

  • Lifetime global disability inclusion advocate
  • Media consultant with achondroplasia
  • Advisor to multiple organizations focused on inclusion
Becky Jackson Curran transforms how organizations approach disability inclusion through her unique expertise as an advocate, speaker, and media consultant born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. With over 600 speaking engagements across three countries, Becky brings valuable experience from Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and CBS Television Studios, plus her impactful work in the Equity & Inclusion department at SAG-AFTRA, where she helped implement a national diversity plan. She currently serves as Employment Chair for Little People of America while holding advisory positions with multiple organizations focused on inclusion. Becky helps companies navigate the complex landscape of authentic representation by identifying systemic barriers to inclusion and providing practical frameworks for meaningful change. Her insights enable organizations to develop more inclusive hiring practices, create accessible workplaces, and produce media content that authentically represents people with disabilities, ultimately building stronger connections with diverse audiences and employees. Audiences leave Becky's presentations with actionable strategies for implementing disability-inclusive policies, tools for recognizing and addressing unconscious bias, and renewed perspective on how embracing differences drives innovation and organizational success. Her personal journey of submitting over 1,000 job applications illustrates the persistence required to overcome barriers. Book Becky to transform your organization's approach to inclusion with practical insights that create lasting cultural change and measurable business impact.

Becky's showreel and videos

Topics, sessions and talks

Resilience Through Adversity: Becky's Story of Strength, Loss, and Hope
In her impactful talk, Becky Curran shares her personal journey through physical and mental health challenges, including living with dwarfism, the loss of her infant son, and sudden mobility loss. With authenticity, she discusses the emotional and physical hurdles she has overcome and how these experiences have influenced her outlook on life. Attendees will learn valuable insights on maintaining a positive perspective, building resilience, and balancing personal grief with professional responsibilities, highlighting the strength of the human spirit.
Strength Through Adversity: Driving Disability Inclusion at Work and Beyond
In her impactful keynote, Becky Curran, a disability advocate, shares her journey through dwarfism, personal loss, and mobility challenges, highlighting resilience and inclusion. She provides audiences with practical strategies for creating disability-inclusive workplaces, emphasizing the importance of reshaping language and assumptions. By empowering disabled talent as innovators and leaders, Becky illustrates that inclusion is not only a moral imperative but also a smart business strategy. Attendees will learn actionable steps to foster a more inclusive environment.
Disability Isn’t the Problem—Fear Is: Embracing Inclusion for a Stronger Future
In her empowering keynote, internationally recognized speaker and inclusion advocate Becky Curran challenges audiences to rethink their assumptions about disability. Drawing from her experiences as a little person and her global work in diversity, she emphasizes that the real issues are fear, stigma, and inaction. Attendees will learn tangible strategies to foster respect, accessibility, and equity, ultimately inspiring them to create stronger teams and more inclusive environments that unlock the potential of individuals with all abilities.
Fostering Inclusion: Overcoming Bias and Embracing Belonging at Work
Becky Curran shares her journey through the challenging film industry job market, applying for over 1,000 positions and attending 100 interviews in four months. Her experience highlights the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in employment. In her insightful keynote, Becky emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and addressing unconscious bias in hiring. Attendees will learn how biases affect recruitment and retention, along with actionable strategies to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and leveraged for success.
Inclusive Schools: Fostering Belonging & Engagement for Students with Disabilities
In her keynote, Becky Curran shares personal insights on the impact of social exclusion on students with disabilities, stressing the need for inclusive school environments. She offers practical strategies for educators and administrators to promote belonging and engagement from day one. Attendees will learn how to create a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers students with disabilities, enhances well-being, and drives academic success, making schools more welcoming and effective for everyone.

Why we recommend booking Becky

Becky Jackson Curran brings unparalleled expertise in disability inclusion as a renowned speaker with achondroplasia who has delivered over 600 presentations and worked with major organizations like CAA and CBS Television Studios to create authentic representation. Book Becky for Disability Pride Month, your ERG event or for International Day Of Disability.

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Trusted by Creative Artists Agency, CBS Television Studios, SAG-AFTRA

Featured Projects

Becky Curran - Save As: Ability Podcast Ep.30 - Pioneering Inclusion podcast cover
Becky Curran - In Pursuit of Good Leadership Podcast Ep.6 - Is Change Really All That Difficult? podcast cover
Becky Curran - Louie's Together Playground - Classroom Reader book cover

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Email becky.curran@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Becky's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

Becky Curran draws on her lived experience with achondroplasia and personal loss to anchor practical frameworks for disability inclusion, using her account of submitting over 1,000 job applications as a concrete illustration of systemic barriers in hiring.

What is Becky Curran's speaking style like?
Becky Curran draws on her lived experience with achondroplasia and personal loss to anchor practical frameworks for disability inclusion, using her account of submitting over 1,000 job applications as a concrete illustration of systemic barriers in hiring.

Becky Curran draws on her lived experience with achondroplasia and personal loss to anchor practical frameworks for disability inclusion, using her account of submitting over 1,000 job applications as a concrete illustration of systemic barriers in hiring.

What topics does Becky Curran specialise in?
Becky Curran's sessions address disability inclusion in the workplace, resilience through personal adversity, and challenging fear and stigma around disability. She has delivered over 600 speaking engagements across three countries, drawing on her experience at SAG-AFTRA's Equity & Inclusion department, Creative Artists Agency, and CBS Television Studios, as well as her role as Employment Chair for Little People of America.

Becky Curran's sessions address disability inclusion in the workplace, resilience through personal adversity, and challenging fear and stigma around disability. She has delivered over 600 speaking engagements across three countries, drawing on her experience at SAG-AFTRA's Equity & Inclusion department, Creative Artists Agency, and CBS Television Studios, as well as her role as Employment Chair for Little People of America.

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