2. Welcome to an Unusual… Graduation Celebration and Presentation! — By Bill Miller — (Gratefully* Assisted by Many)

3. Presentation Outline 20 PowerPoint slides20 PowerPoint slides –Quick recap of 11 years with paralysis –Some emphasis on my educational journey –What’s next for Bill Miller? (Surprise:) Q&AQ&A

4. A Story about a Man Named Bill Bill Miller, current age 31 August 23rd, 1997; The University of Florida C1-2 quadriplegic on a ventilatorC1-2 quadriplegic on a ventilator Injury level similar to the late Christopher ReeveInjury level similar to the late Christopher Reeve

5. I went from this^...

6. …to this.

7. But I’m feeling MUCH better now! :-)

8. Not Problems... Challenges! Can’t talk? Never eat again? Can’t breathe at all on my own? A problem becomes a challenge when you accept the challenge that the problem presents.

9. I NEEDED to eat!!!

10. Choose to focus on the positive! What you can do, not what you can’t Movie reviews (voice-operated computer) Speaking engagements UF’s Online BSBABack in school via UF’s Online BSBA Wheelchair Bowling (The IKAN Bowler®) Try to not let YOUR disability dictate what YOU CAN DO! Try to not let YOUR disability dictate what YOU CAN DO!

11. After one year “In Review”

12. Power Wheelchair Bowling! The IKAN (“I can”) Bowler®The IKAN (“I can”) Bowler® Co-invented by Claude Giguere & Bill MillerCo-invented by Claude Giguere & Bill Miller www.ikanbowler.comwww.ikanbowler.com Without further ado... Without further ado...

13. (Click Blurry Image to Play) It normally has music, but I narrate during presentations.

14. Resuming My Education… “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” – Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

15. My Educational Journey… How did I study? –Streaming video –Accommodated texts (see next slide) Appropriate accommodations? –Notetaker –In home proctors –Double time on exams? Examples of two group projects

17. Hosted by: Mr. 2-Bits! Gator Slam Plus! The Florida Feat That May Never Be Matched ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2006 – NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions 2006 – Football BCS National Champions The Plus… 2007 – NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions

19. My Educational Journey… 1997 Math major at UF (Senior) –August 23, 1997: injured UF’s Online BSBA Program St. Petersburg College: eCampus –August 23, 2004: 7th anniversary 2005 Business major at UF (Junior) –Principles of Marketing (Top Honor) 2008 Graduating with Honors –August 9, 2008  TOMORROW!

20. What is next for Bill Miller? August 26, 2008  Elect Jim Miller! –www.ElectJimMiller.com Continue Empowering Wheelchair UsersContinue Empowering Wheelchair Users NaturallySpeaking & KnowBrainerNaturallySpeaking & KnowBrainer Cubs shock the world!Cubs shock the world! MBA SchoolMBA School But First… I will write (surprise)…But First… I will write (surprise)…

21. “Life Is Good—Be Happy!” “Life Is Good—Be Happy!” The semi-autobiography of Bill Miller, a 31-year-old man who has lived the last 11 years paralyzed from the neck down as a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic. Bill shares his story, which includes challenges, triumphs, and a steadfast spirit to have and live a productive, HAPPY life—and how you can, too!