Welby Broaddus
Author and CEO
Welby Broaddus is an author, professional speaker, business consultant, trainer, and disability inclusion advocate committed to changing the conversation about employment and people with disabilities.
Born visually impaired, Welby brings both lived experience and professional insight to his work educating employers, human resource professionals, executives, workforce development professionals, and community leaders about the value that blind and visually impaired individuals bring to the workplace.
He is the author of Leading Blind Without Vision: The Benefits of Hiring the Blind and Visually Impaired, a book that challenges misconceptions surrounding disability and employment while encouraging organizations to recognize talent, ability, and potential beyond traditional perceptions.
Through Broaddus Business Solutions, Welby provides consulting, training, workshops, and speaking presentations focused on disability inclusion, inclusive hiring, workforce development, entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional development. He is also a SHRM Recertification Provider and holds a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.
Welby’s commitment to advocacy extends beyond his professional work. He mentored visually impaired college students and is passionate about helping others overcome barriers that can prevent talented individuals from reaching their full potential.
At the heart of Welby’s work is a strong sense of empathy and fairness. He is deeply affected when he sees people being mistreated, underestimated, bullied, or excluded. That personal conviction fuels his advocacy and his belief that inclusion should go beyond simply providing accommodations—it should include recognizing the skills, perspectives, experiences, and contributions people with disabilities bring to organizations and communities.
Through his writing, speaking, training, and consulting, Welby encourages audiences to challenge assumptions, rethink how they define talent, and recognize a simple but powerful truth: a disability should never determine the value of a person’s ability.
