Micah Fowler of ABC's SPEECHLESS was honored on Sunday, March 11 by United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (UCPLA) at their fourth annual Art of Care Gala. Fowler received their coveted Trailblazer Award that is given to individuals who use their influence to raise awareness about developmental disabilities.
Through his role as JJ DiMeo on the hit ABC series Speechless, Fowler, who has cerebral palsy, works to normalize the experience of disability and to help audiences see JJ as a full person, with potential and promise. Outside of work, Fowler works constantly to raise awareness and advocate on behalf of the 1 in 6 Americans who have developmental disabilities.
Micah Fowler and Sugar Ray Leonard at United Cerebral Palsy Los Angeles' Art of Care Gala where Fowler was honored with the Trailblazer Award.
Honoree Micah Fowler of ABC's SPEECHLESS arrives at United Cerebral Palsy Los Angeles' Art of Care Gala where he received their Trailblazer Award.
Mason Cook, John Ross Bowie and Kyla Kenedy flank Micah Fowler at United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles' Art of Care Gala where Fowler received their Trailblazer Award.
Kelsey Fowler and Micah Fowler at United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles' Art of Care Gala where Micah was honored with their Trailblazer Award.
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