In this episode, Michael Thomas, Executive Director of My Possibilities, a 501(c)(3) for cause organization serving adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the Dallas Metroplex area, TX, shares how the organization enables a path towards inclusion for our HIPsters (Hugely Important People). My Possibilities is the first full-day, full-year educational program of its kind in Collin County.
Having exclusively served this community all his career as a CEO, Michael offers his thoughts and insights on several areas related to inclusion, higher education, sheltered workshops, job placements, and so on. He has some sound advice for school educators and families of individuals with disabilities before their children reach adulthood. Michael eloquently answers my (somewhat challenging) questions from a place of honesty and vulnerability and shares his future for My Possibilities. We end with some fun facts about Michael, a few bites of wisdom, and some good food recommendations for Dallas visitors!
* The community event I mention about is “Autism Awareness” organized by Nanban Foundation- https://nanbanfoundation.org/ Check out My Possibilities
Some Interesting Interviews and Talks by Michael Thomas:
Tedx Plano- Beyond Disabilities
Talent Development for Adults with Disabilities - Big Ideas in a Small Car EP 4
Interview with Scott Miller at Create, Build, and Manage Daily Show on Biz.TV
Interview on The Next Level Show
Michael Thomas can be contacted via email at mthomas@mptx.org

Podcast transcript with audio and takeaways available at Otter. ai- https://otter.ai/u/n9lUWwuKTy3qdezqL2hu5xVgYIU?utm_source=copy_url

Podcast website- ⁠www.inclusiveoccupations.com