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 And the winners are...
March 02, 2010
Thanks to everyone who made our 9th annual banquet a success! Each year we recognize individuals and agencies for their hard work and commitment over the previous year. There are several categories; each with a award has a specific criteria for the nominee. Congrats to the winners: Thomas Kidd Award of Excellence - Dr. William Moore
J. Lajuana Miller Community Inclusion Award - A Marika Dance Company
Joanne M. SchreinerOutstanding Achievement Award - Amy Tuell
Sue Breiner Self-Advocacy Award - Jenny Crowe
Stu Warshauer Volunteerism Award - Philip Breen
Francis J. Hickey Child Advocate Award - Ellen Scherrer
Lynn K. Sundermann Personal Achievement Award - Jeffrey Butts
 Fitness BLAST
February 26, 2010
Fitness BLAST, an exercise class for people with disabilities at Williams YMCA, was recently featured on"Dance Party Friday," a segment that airs on Channel 12's Good Morning Cincinnati. Traffic reporter Bob Herzog attended the class and exercised with the group to the song YMCA. "Bob's been a big supporter of advocates," said John Romer, "We love that he helps raise awareness!" See the video below.
 Advocacy group adds new member
February 26, 2010
The Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN) has welcomed a new member, Steven Anderson, a representative from Starfire. Steven is in his second year at StarfireU and has made great strides in the past few years in becoming a speaker and advocate for people with disabilities. "I spoke at a few schools about erasing the R word," said Steven. "I want people to look at individuals with disabilities as people and not just the R word." In addition, Steven wrote an article on disabilities that was published in Streetvibes, and is active in his church. Ready to voice his opinions, Steven is excited to join ALN.
 Fifth Third donates to holiday party
February 02, 2010
Employees of Fifth Third bank, neighbor of Jackson Adult Center, surprised individuals during the annual Holiday Party on December 17 with personalized gifts.
"Fifth Third has been so great to us all year around, but this is just the icing on the cake," said Cherie Ankrum, Activity Director. "The individuals here were so excited." Several Fifth Third employees also volunteered during the festivities, which had a catered lunch, DJ, and a carol sing-a-long.
 Kidd Center performs for daycare
February 02, 2010
Before the holiday break, individuals from Kidd Center performed "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" at a daycare center.
Tanikka Williams, DSS, and Karen Marshall, DSS, wrote the script. Individuals in the activity program made props.
Ricky Gardiner starred as The Grinch, Dezree Parish played Cindy Lou Who and Connie Douglass was Max the Dog.
"The kids at the daycare were very excited. They can't wait to come back!" said Beth Clevenger, Service Assistant.
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