You know what I like to say?
“Different isn't less.
Different is necessary.”
[Audio description] Ronan Soussa.
I'm Ronan. I'm 26 years old,
and I'm an ambassador
for International Day of People with Disability.
[Audio description] Red-haired Ronan wears a green shirt and a sunflower lanyard.
Creative arts have been such a big part of my life.
I love to sing, act, dance, model,
and I'm very passionate about motor racing.
All of these creative arts that I do,
it gives me a lot of confidence inside me.
My big question is,
'would you rather your disability be seen or hidden?'
Oh, wow.
That's cool.
(Olivia Sidhu) Being seen
because it shows what I can do
in the community.
(Isabella Choate) For me, whilst I wouldn't change my disability,
I think it would be easier to navigate the world
with people understanding that I do have a disability.
And I think that's why I do things like, you know,
wearing a sunflower lanyard
or pins, you know? - You know what?
You guessed it.
So, the sunflower lanyard represents hidden disabilities.
Many times autism can be like known as invisible
or a hidden disability,
and I really like to raise more awareness because of this.
If people saw me wearing a sunflower lanyard,
that way they will know, just try to be patient.
I want others to think of the things that they can do.
Like, I'm a black belt in karate.
[Audio description] He demonstrates a kick.
People with disabilities deserve to be seen,
heard and valued in all spaces.
It's all about acceptance
and embracing diversity, for a more inclusive future.
[Audio description] The logo for International Day of People with Disability.