Maryland made it law. The first butterfly IDs were issued October 1, 2025.

Invite Eric and Linda to speak

The symbol that speaks.

Invite Eric & Linda to bring the butterfly into the room.

A keynote, training, panel, or school assembly can begin with one clear idea: a symbol on an ID can help a first responder understand a hidden disability.

  • Keynotes
  • Trainings
  • Panels
  • School assemblies
“We wrote a law so my friends could live.”
— Eric Carpenter-Grantham

Start the conversation

Tell us about the room you are bringing together.

Share what you know now, even if some event details are still taking shape. The invitation helps Eric and Linda understand your audience, the format, and the part of the mission you want to explore.

A useful invitation includes

  • Who will be in the audience
  • What you hope they will understand
  • Whether the gathering is in person or virtual
  • What travel and honorarium planning is available

Speaking invitation

Begin a request

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Venue, city and state, or “online.”

Event setting

What would you like Eric and Linda to help your audience understand?

If known, share the honorarium range and what travel support is available.

Submitting an invitation does not confirm a booking.