Here's My Book
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Here's My Book
An inspiring story told by Michael Jacques a young adult with autism and an intellectual disability.

Schedule Michael As Your Guest Speaker! Michael has given over 250+ presentations. He uses his book as a platform to drive positive change in the world. He is a tremendous presenter who is authentic, relatable, and funny. Michael loves to travel and share his story. He has traveled across Canada, and hopes to one day travel around the world.

What Michael Talks About

Michaels’ presentations cover a wide range of topics depending on the audience. Below are some examples:

  • sharing his personal journey and how he wrote his book

  • discussing inclusion in the workplace and our communities

  • guidance and insights for educators to focus on strengths and diversities

  • inspiring stories of experiences that are relatable and show that anything is possible

  • how to lead with empathy and compassion

  • why being you is important and should be celebrated

  • how organizations like Special Olympics & Community Living can support and foster inclusion and belonging

  • and so much more…!

Who Michael Speaks To

Below are some of the audiences Michael has spoke to over the years:

Education: Elementary Schools (includes Author Readings of I Belong), Secondary Schools, Higher Education, School Boards, Conferences, Annual General Meetings, Parent & Community Meetings

Public Services: Police Academy, Rotary, Libraries, Banks

Organizations: Special Olympics, Sobeys, Apple Canada, KPMG, Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, Community Living AGMs

Conferences: DesignThinkers, Ontario Council of Administrators of Special Education, Family Support Workers of Ontario Conference, Ontario Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Special Education Conference, Parent Advocacy Conferences

Special Occasions / Observances: Autism Awareness Month, Inclusion Month

News/Media/Radio/Podcasts: CHCH, Globe and Mail, Niagara Coverage, CBC Fresh Air Interview, CTV Morning, TSN

Michaels’ story is one of great triumphs and simple pleasures. As humans we crave a sense of belonging and a desire to be valued. Michael teaches us how to manifest this not only for ourselves but for everyone around us, no matter who we are or what our circumstances may be.
— Niluka Kottegoda | Vice President Customer Experience at Sobeys

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