Otto Lana is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, published poet writer, and actor – a true Renaissance man. Utilizing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, he’s always dropping gems of wisdom.

Since launching his speaking career in 2018, he has presented to a diverse audience, from lawmakers to elementary school students, over a hundred times.

Otto is deeply committed to advocacy. He lobbies for increased funding and support for individuals with speech-related disabilities and he educates Californians on alternatives to conservatorship. Additionally, Otto strives to make Cal-ABLE the top ABLE account in the nation as a dedicated Cal-ABLE Ambassador.

Honored with the prestigious Heumann-Armstrong Award, Otto is recognized for his impactful contributions to the disability community. As Otto says, “Get ready to ride this tsunami of change with Otto – you're in the splash zone now!”