Johnnie Tuitel

Never mind that Johnnie Tuitel has cerebral palsy and depends on a wheelchair for mobility. A few minutes spent with the professional speaker, business owner, author and father will leave the most stoic individual inspired and laughing.

Tuitel (pronounced "title") has spent his life helping people with disabilities become more mobile and educating audiences about acceptance. As a seasoned funny man, philosopher, and motivational speaker; Tuitel has spent the past 30 plus years on the stage.  His craft is his passion, and he uses his good fortune to change people's lives.

"Life is a gift on a daily basis. Take the focus off yourself and put it on what truly matters," says Tuitel. "That understanding will change your life forever."

Johnnie Tuitel is the creator and founder of Paws with a Causes Educational program 1998. Tuitel, and his now infamous service dog "Steamer" hit the road to raise awareness and millions to train service dogs for people with disabilities.

Johnnie is the creator and founder of Alternatives in Motion 1995, a nonprofit organization that provides wheelchairs to

individuals with disabilities who cannot afford them, during his tenure Tuitel was fortunate to place 1000

plus wheelchairs and raise over six million dollars for this unique charity.

As a young boy, Tuitel was the first student legally mainstreamed into Michigan's public schools and uses his experience as a pioneer in education. To author the award winning, internationally recognized Gun Lake Adventure Series. A children's book series where Johnnie’s fictional persona solves mysteries and teaches young readers, the

value of inclusion and acceptance.

Tuitel's passion, purpose, and talent has caught the attention of many and he has made appearances on several media outlets including; 800 plus radio appearances throughout the world, 500 plus magazines and newspapers worldwide, and notable television appearances such as The Today Show, Fox and Friends, ABC, CBS, and NBC Nightly News, CNN, and MSNBC.

Tuitel is a graduate of Hope College and received its prestigious distinguished alumni award in 1998.Additionally, Former president Gerald R Ford awarded Tuitel 1997s unsung hero award for the founding and work with Alternatives in Motion.