Focusing on persons with
disabilities and those who work with them, Marty Mimmack, M. Ed. blazes a trail
with motivational projects, low-cost solutions and inspiring leadership
initiatives:
Marty’s House – A multi-use
independent living home/retreat is opening, January 2010. Click on the main menu link to
the left for more information about this exciting venture and Hawaiian dream
come true.
2010 is the 40th anniversary
of my being the poster boy. Both the photo gallery and the MOD page document
the journey.
Poster child reunion
feasibility study. Click here to go to the poster child reunion page.
Motivational speaking services available.
On July 25, 2009, Marty emceed Abled Hawai’i
Artists – Big Island at Festival at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo. This event drew
300+ people and show cased the works of over 25 artists.
In October, Hawaii County
Workforce Development tasked Marty to host their EmployerDisability Awareness
Forum. The community forum was attended by elected officials D. Takamine, Cliff
Sugi and Gary Chang.
Also in October, Marty had a houseguest from New Mexico as
part of his residential community institute for people with disabilities. For
four weeks, Marty tested the principles and practices on which ADMI is based.
Marty debuted his standup comedy routine
before an audience of 1200 in 1998. He has performed in Los Angeles at the
Laugh Factory, in Chicago at Mother’s Tavern and has crippled audiences on New
Years Eve at First Night San Luis Obispo, 1999 & 2000. Marty also entertains
at business meetings and talent shows.
Kelli's Kreative Kreations
- Desktop Publishing and Custom Greeting Cards
Formatted and printed LIKEKE
- a beginning reader's picture story-book written by Tracie Pau
Presented a booth at a
community resource fair sponsored by Councilwoman Naeole
Spoke to University of Hilo
Students - shown slicing an apple.
Trained HCC students to use NATURALLY SPEAKING voice-recognition software
Led a group session on Independent Living at the Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities
Delivered the keynote address at the Annual Disability Awareness Fair at Hawaii Community College
Participated in the Kenoelehua Industrial Area Association Business Networking Fair