Language: English
My Perspective as an Adult Living with Down Syndrome
Matthew Schwab is a 26 year-old North Carolina native who recently realized a life-long dream of living on his own, in an apartment with his younger brother. Matthew is the oldest of 3 boys.
He graduated from High School in June 2017 with an Occupational Course of Study diploma and in May 2019, he completed Project Search, an internship-based educational program, at Wake Technical Community College.
In addition to being a public speaker, Matthew works at Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits.
Matthew also serves on the Board of Directors for GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh: a Down Syndrome Achievement Center and First in Families of NC.
Matthew and his fiancé have been learning ballroom dance for about 3 years.
Matthew is passionate about raising awareness about Down syndrome and the entire IDD community. In 2019, he gave a TEDx talk about the importance of employing those with IDD and he continues to spread this message. Matthew hopes to help change the way the world sees Down syndrome.
To learn more about MatthewSchwabSpeaks and how you can have Matthew speak at your event, visit…https://www.matthewschwabspeaks.com/
TEDx Talk, Podcasts and Interviews
- https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_schwab_how_i_know_including_people_with_down_syndrome_is_a_good_thing
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/244-love-advocacy-a-viral-proposal-w-matthew-schwab/id1349646917?i=1000645146263
- https://www.theluckyfewpodcast.com/episodes/183-matthewschwabspeaks
- https://www.theluckyfewpodcast.com/episodes/matthew-schwab-speaks
- https://guyswhodostuff.com/matthew-schwab-speaks-about-down-syndrome/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN6tXc5OsU0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnWn2uLU6j8
TED Talk "How I Know Including People With Down Syndrome Is A Good Thing" by Matthew Schwab
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