Isaac Jean-Paul is a Paralympic long jumper, disability rights advocate, and public speaker whose work challenges how society defines ability, access, and human potential. Born without a right eye, Jean-Paul has represented the United States in international para-athletics competition, earning multiple medals and establishing himself as a leading figure in elite adaptive sport. Beyond competition, Jean-Paul is recognized for his advocacy at the intersection of performance, identity, and inclusion. He has partnered with global brands, educational institutions, and civic organizations to advance conversations around equity, visibility, and opportunity—moving beyond accommodation toward systemic change. Through his speaking and public engagement, Jean-Paul focuses on representation as a structural issue, shaping who is seen, who is trusted, and who is empowered to lead.

At TEDxBeverlyGrove
Isaac Jean-Paul will share “We Don’t Handicap People. We Handicap Environments.” His claim is blunt: performance is shaped less by labels than by the ceilings built around them—lowered expectations, overprotection, and systems that quietly train limitation. You’ll leave with a sharper lens for what to redesign—at home, at work, and in your own standards—so potential has room to show up.

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