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JEFFREY L. McCAIN
TURNING CHALLENGES INTO CONFIDENCE
ONE STORY
AT A TIME
Jeff McCain shares real stories that inspire kids and parents to see learning differences not as setbacks, but as unique paths to strength and success.
"Every challenge you face is a green light - a signal to keep moving forward. Trust yourself, stay committed, and remember:
it all comes back to YOU."
-Jeffrey L. McCain
Jeff McCain spent decades building McCain, Inc. — a company known for creating the traffic signals that help people find their way. But long before that success, Jeff faced a different kind of challenge: growing up with dyslexia and learning to navigate a world that didn’t always make things easy.
Those early struggles taught him perseverance, problem-solving, and the belief that success comes from within. Today, through his talks and his book Success Is a Special Need, Jeff shares that message with students, parents, and educators — reminding them that every obstacle can become a source of strength, and every story can light the way forward.
MEET JEFF McCAIN
JEFF SPEAKS:
INSPIRING CONFIDENCE TOGETHER
Jeff connects with schools, parents, communities, and companies to share a message of hope, perspective, and confidence that lasts long after the event ends.
STUDENT & SCHOOL EVENTS
PARENT & EDUCATOR SESSIONS
KEYNOTES & COMMUNITY EVENTS
MEDIA & PODCAST APPEARANCES
THE STORY BEHIND JEFF'S MESSAGE
Success Is a Special Need: How a Learning Disability Enabled Me to Build a Terrific Business and a Great Life shares Jeff’s journey with dyslexia and the perspective that now shapes his talks: success isn’t about fitting in—it’s about finding and believing in your own path.
"Incredibly important book full of hope for so many kids, bright and smart like he is, who are lost in the messages that something is wrong with them because they learn in a different way than many people. His story, full of courage and resilience, is an inspiration." — Anne
Paperback, hardcover, e-book & audio versions available!
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“Success is a Special Need” by Jeffrey L. McCain is an impactful story about a learning disability, not as a weakness but a source of strength. Also, a testament that everything is possible if you put your mind to it and are willing to do the work. He said, “We can spend our lives letting the world tell us who we are…. or we can decide for ourselves.”
When others saw barriers, he saw something others couldn’t even imagine. Just another proof that what makes you different can also make you exceptional. His learning disabilities did not hold him back. It taught him to think differently. This book offers motivation and proof that disability can become your biggest strength – not in spite of it, but because of it.
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Powerful and Inspirational Book!
Success Is a Special Need is Jeffrey L. McCain’s honest and uplifting story about growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and finding his own way to thrive. He shares how the struggles that once held him back became the very tools that helped him build a successful business. It’s a heartfelt reminder that our biggest challenges can lead to our greatest strengths.
-ASHLEY
Reading Success Is a Special Need hit me on a deeper level than I expected. Jeff’s story doesn’t just talk about overcoming — it shows what it really looks like to push through challenges most people never see.
There’s something here for everyone — whether you have dyslexia, love someone who does, or just want a fresh perspective on success. Jeff shares his journey in a way that’s honest, raw, and incredibly human. It’s one of those rare books that makes you think about your own story, too — and how being vulnerable helps human beings relate to one another. Well done!
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YOUR DYSLEXIA STORY
Dyslexia looks different for everyone, and every journey matters. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educator, your experience can help someone else feel seen and supported. If you’re open to it, we’d love to hear your story — the challenges, the wins, or simply what you’ve learned along the way. Your voice can make a difference and help build a community where no one feels alone.