Motivational Speaker
Michael Fondacaro
I am a young adult with many interests and hobbies. Here are a few highlights:
Motivational Speaker
Avid Skier with multiple medals
Competitive Chess player
College Graduate with a 3.8 GPA
Passionate Video Gamer
Co-founder of the first power soccer team in New Jersey
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Oh yeah, I also use a wheelchair to get around and a communication device to speak.
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My goal is to enlighten the world, especially our youth, that people with disabilities are just like them. We do not let our challenges control what we can do. I want to help everyone understand that people with disabilities want to be treated the same as everyone else.
Elementary & Middle School
Educating Youth & Creating Empathy
Students will learn, understand, and respect similarities and differences which helps them realize they are wonderfully unique people among many other wonderfully unique people in the world
College & University
Real World Application of Classroom Practices
Incorporate real-world connections for students in programs such as Speech-Language Pathology & Occupational Therapy to help them gain valuable insights into real life applications of the skills they’re being taught.
"I have never seen students react so positively to a speaker. Michael's presentation to our students was inspiring as he helped them to see ABILITY rather than disability.
Scott Helfand - Principal of
Memorial Middle School
"I am so grateful for Michael’s willingness to present to our students each year. His
message is one that we all can benefit from hearing over and over again."
IChristy Dell' Aglio - Principal of Westmoreland Elementary School
“Michael is a powerful example to students showing his resiliency, perseverance and grit. The entire student body (450+ students) were captivated by Michael’s presentation highlighting his daily life and his high energy video demonstrating to students all of the amazing and extreme things he can do.”
Jill Lindsay - Principal of
Radburn Elementary School
