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Micah recieving the Diana Vietz
Award, in Washington D.C Micah received the Youth Activist Award sponsored by the “Michigan Coalition for Human Rights” on April 7, 2013

First place for his “Personal Advocacy Essay Contest” sponsored by the Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc. (2009)

The “Diana Vietz Award” from the National Center for Independent Living (NCIL) for his commitment to improving the lives of young people with disabilities (2009)

“Lifetime Achievement Award” from Family Voices (2009) with his family

“Yes I Can Award” by the Michigan Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) for his advocacy work (2004)

Life time Achievement Award from Family Voices
Yoshiko Dart presented Family Voices
Lifetime Achievement Award to Micah,
Janice, Emma, and Richard Fialka-
Feldman

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”.