High school was not an easy time for Tim Rohrer. No matter how hard he tried to make connections and develop friendships, the other students couldn’t seem to be able to get past Tim’s differences. It didn’t matter if he tried to interact with a group of athletes or band members, Tim was often left in isolation. But instead of becoming angry or resentful, Tim asked himself how he could make things better for everyone involved.

The result is an education guide Tim wrote called “How to be a Good Influence to People with Disabilities,” which was published by the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) in November and continues to be shared frequently on social media and websites, including his own. Read Tim's story>>