Encore: Fearlessly Different

Differences are what make humans endlessly evolving, and interesting. But often people who are different are shunned, oppressed and misunderstood. Mickey Rowe was seen as different both because of being legally blind and because he is autistic. Getting the world to believe he had unique and powerful skills to offer took a superhuman effort. His different abilities were less limiting than other people's inability to give him what he needed to excel. Despite these formidable odds, he succeeded, refusing to accept what others thought. This led to a deep understanding and empathy for other groups of people who are counted out, a commitment he lives out in everything he does.