After being isolated, excluded, and bullied in school, Timothy Rohrer decided to speak out about his experience. He became an advocate for other young adults with autism, by writing and self-publishing a book and creating pamphlets for kids, and even a YouTube channel dedicated to educating the nondisabled population how to communicate and socialize with those who have a disability. As he puts it, both communities need to learn how to work with one another.
NJ Spotlight News spoke with Timothy Rohrer as we recognize Disability Pride Month and the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act 32 years ago. “I was often excluded by regular students because they were not taught how to communicate with people like me,” Rohrer said.
You can learn more about Tim Rohrer’s tips for inclusion here and on his YouTube channel.
