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Micah in his dorm room

Articles written or co-written by Micah Fialka-Feldman:

Micah's Story in Textbooks:

Micah's story of inclusive education is included in the following textbooks and publications.

Think College: Postsecondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, by Meg Grigal & Debra Hart (Brookes) 2010.

Inclusive Teaching: The Journey Towards Effective Schools for All Learners, by J. Michael Peterson & Mishael M. Hittie (Pearson) 2010.

Widening the Circle: The Power of Inclusive Classrooms, by Mara Sapon-Shevin (Beacon Press) 2007.

Also, numerous articles about Micah have been published in newsletters.

I am learning . . .

Not to be afraid to ask for help. Asking is a good thing and builds community.
My friends can help me and want to help me.
There are always people who want to rally behind a good cause about justice. Ask them to get involved.
A good way to spread the word about an important cause is by talking to lots of people, having forums, speaking up at Board meetings, talking to administrators, and contacting the media. Don't be afraid. You have an important message.
People will listen but I have to say it out loud or write about it.
To keep fighting--- no matter what blocks my road.
How to talk to people who might not agree with me. I know it is important to listen and talk about what I believe.
Sometimes things will not go the way I want, but I still have to stand strong.
Change doesn´t happen over night.
My disability is a part of who I am.
It is important to know disability history & culture.
I am disabled and proud.
Technology and computers are very important ways for me to communicate and learn. (I use the program Dragon Naturally Speaking).
I need to have dreams and find ways to achieve my dreams.
It is a good idea to think “outside the box”.