Empowering Lives: PAR-Ohio Hosts Dr. Bauer’s Motivational Session

Dr. Bill Bauer to Inspire Professionals in
Empowering Lives at Upcoming Webinar

New York, N.Y. – On March 26, 2025, Dr. Bill Bauer, a renowned educator, counselor, and disability rights advocate, will host an online session titled “Our Why! Empowering Others to Live a Life They Love.”

Aimed at professionals in developmental disability services, the one-hour webinar offers two time slots—11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.—for attendees to choose from. With limited space at $50 per ticket, the event promises to reignite passion for meaningful work.

Dr. Bauer, born with sensorineural hearing loss in Marietta, Ohio, will share his journey from a young boy facing challenges to a celebrated career as a special education teacher, principal, and author.

His talk will weave personal anecdotes with professional insights, encouraging attendees to refocus on “The Why” behind their roles—empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. “Too often, paperwork overshadows purpose,” Bauer notes, aiming to shift perspectives on inclusion and planning.

The session, approved for 1 CPDU hour through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), targets Adult Services staff, County Board Members, Investigative Agents, Service and Support Administrators, and Superintendents. However, it was denied for Early Intervention roles. Hosted by PAR-Ohio, registration details are available via Heather at (234) 255-4334 or heather@par-ohio.org.

Bauer’s credentials are extensive: he holds degrees from Ohio University in Special Education and School Administration, a Master’s degree in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Services from The Ohio State University. A nationally certified Rehabilitation Counselor and licensed professional counselor in Ohio and West Virginia, he’s also an approved supervisor in West Virginia. His advocacy spans leadership roles with Disability Rights Ohio, the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, and Mental Health First Aid instruction. He also serves with distinction as vice president of the J. Luce Foundation of New York.

We commend Dr. Bill Bauer for his exceptional work and inspiring leadership in the field of disability advocacy. Dr. Bauer’s upcoming workshop, From Hearing Loss to Leadership: Dr. Bauer’s ‘Our Why’ Inspires Professionals, is a testament to his lifelong commitment to empowering individuals and professionals alike. We wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Bauer’s work and encourage all professionals committed to making a difference to attend this transformative session. – Jim Luce, President, J. Luce Foundation

Beyond his professional life, Bauer enjoys global travel, thirty years of coaching competitive swimming, and writing books. His webinar promises practical inspiration for professionals feeling bogged down by routine, offering a fresh lens on disability inclusion as of March 2025.

From Hearing Loss to Leadership: Dr. Bauer’s ‘Our Why’ Inspires Professionals (March 8, 2025)

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