Spencer West, an inspirational speaker, author and humanitarian from Toronto, Canada, will give a free, public talk at Grinnell College on Monday, May 4.

The event will start at noon in Sebring-Lewis Hall in the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, 1108 Park St., Grinnell.

Born with a rare genetic disorder, West had his legs amputated when he was 5 years old. Overcoming challenge after challenge, West learned to not only navigate a world that is set against those with disabilities but to become an agent of change in that world.

Further information on parking and accessibility is available on the college’s website: www.grinnell.edu. Accommodation requests may be made to Conference Operations at 641-269-3235 or calendar@grinnell.edu.