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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ANNOUNCES THE 2001 WINNERS OF THE GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DISABILITY INCLUSION AWARDS
Jefferson City, MO -- The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relation's Governor's Council on Disability announces the winners of the 10th Annual Inclusion Awards.
The annual awards recognize and honor Missouri's individuals, groups, organizations and businesses for their successful inclusion of people with disabilities in the areas of employment, education, parenting, advocacy and community.
Nominations were accepted in six categories: Employer of the Year, Educational Program of the Year, Educator of the Year, Parent of the Year, Advocate of the Year and Community Enhancement of the Year.
The winners are:
Education Program of the Year
MU Office of Disability Services, Columbia, MO
Educator of the Year
Dr. George White, Webster Senior High School, Webster Groves, MO
Parent of the Year
Mary and Jim Crutchfield, Moberly, MO
Bob Aldridge Advocate of the Year
Dr. Janice Brunstrom, Cerebral Palsy Center, St. Louis, MO
Community Enhancement of the Year
That UPPITY Theatre Company, St. Louis, MO
Awards were presented during a reception sponsored by the Governor's Council on Disability October 28. Representative Chuck Graham was the keynote speaker at the event. |
