Mickey Rowe (he/him) is an acclaimed autistic and legally blind actor, author, and speaker who has broken barriers in the arts and beyond. He made history as the first autistic actor to play the lead role in the Tony Award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and later starred in Amadeus. His award-winning memoir, Fearlessly Different, shares his journey from special education classrooms to Broadway’s biggest stages, inspiring audiences with the power of inclusion and resilience. As founding Artistic Director of National Disability Theatre, Mickey has partnered with major institutions to champion authentic disability representation and create more equitable spaces for all.

Beyond the stage, Mickey is a leading voice in inclusive and accessible education. He is the author of A Kids Book About Special Education and has delivered keynotes at Yale, Columbia, The Kennedy Center, and the Association for Learning Environments. His insights help educators build classrooms where all students thrive, particularly neurodivergent and disabled learners. Featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal, Mickey equips schools and organizations with practical tools for inclusion while inspiring communities to see disability not as a limitation but as a catalyst for excellence.