Michael Theo – IDPwD 2023 Ambassador

Michael Theo, an IDPwD ambassador known from Love on the Spectrum, values connection and inclusion. Seen as an inspiration, he encourages embracing individuality, seeking happiness, and surrounding yourself with supportive people, reminding us that diversity makes the world interesting.

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Hi everyone, I'm Michael Theo and I'm an

ambassador for International Day of

People with Disability. Ever since I've

appeared on Love on the Spectrum, a lot

of people in the autistic and challenge

communities seem to view me as a

inspiration, which still still kind of

surprises me to this day. And I

sometimes get stopped in public by

people and some of them even ask for a

selfie which I always allow because it

puts a smile on their face and it makes

their day.

As society, we have to accommodate for

all kinds of people whether we're

neurodiverse or not. We're still just

people at the end of the day. I want the

same things as everybody else.

Financial freedom, financial security, a

loving partner to share my life with.

Community means when everybody in the

world from all walks of life come

together and unite as one. A lot of

friends that I made in high school have

all come and gone, but some people have

chosen to stick by me, and I'm really

grateful for that. I would say to people

in the autistic and challenged

communities that find what makes you

happy. Surround yourself with people

that actually bring the best out of you.

Everyone's different. We're not made to

be uniform. If we were all uniformed,

the world would not be an interesting

place.

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