Nicholas D'Agostino

Nicholas' audience should expect to learn how to be empathetic toward disabled people, to laugh with him about his imperfections, to realize their own flaws, and to turn them into strengths!

Nicholas is a recipient of a 2014 Youth Speaker University Scholarship, and a student of Josh Shipp.

Nicholas is a member of the World Class Speakers and Entertainers bureau.

Nicholas Albert D’Agostino was born on August 15th, 1989. He is the proud son of Albert and Susan D’Agostino, the inspired twin brother of Anthony D’Agostino, and the blessed boyfriend of Breelagh DuHaime. His parents tried for many years to have children and finally gave birth to twins!

Raised in Wantage, New Jersey, Nicholas and his twin brother Anthony were diagnosed with a muscle disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 18 months old and were both confined to power wheelchairs at the young age of 6. At 8 years old, Nicholas underwent spine surgery for scoliosis, received a steel rod in his back, developed a malicious staph infection, and spent the entire Summer of 1998 fighting for his life. Today, he fights for the lives of others.

Nicholas, using his disability to enable others, is quickly becoming one of the most influential young people around. He is a riveting motivational speaker and author, the founder and CEO of a nonprofit organization called The Safe Heaven, and the host of an online radio show called ANTagoNICKs. His spoken word poetry, which he implements in his speeches, is highly acclaimed and has been featured on international television on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

Leading a Christ-like life, he focuses on spreading his message of diversity through his inspiring story that revolves around his diagnosis with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and his life in a wheelchair. He raises awareness about bullying and shares his experiences, while helping the weak to find their strengths and shine through the darkness around them.

Once people find their talents and passions, Nicholas takes them on a powerful journey to reach their unlimited potential. He cultivates and raises up leaders through his radiating confidence and unparalleled ability to empathize with everyone that he encounters.

He needs handicap accessibility. He uses a Samson Airline Micro Earset, N1. If his mic does not work at your venue, he needs another headset mic, a lavalier mic, or a standard mic on a stand, preferably in that order!