The St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners, along with the St. Mary’s Commission for People with Disabilities (COPD), presented 2013 ADA Awareness Awards to six individuals and one business. The awards are part of COPD’s initiative to create awareness about the disability community. This year’s winners are as follows: Volunteer of the Year: Marcia Bald Notable Employer: Paula Hummer/NAVAIR Vicki Brown Award (formerly Outstanding Person with Disability award): Youth – Kayla Woolridge Adult – Chris Huseman Facility Accessibility : Sanner Lake Sportsman Club Innovative Program: Rev. John Dakes, St. Aloysius Special Needs Ministry (Rev. David Beaubien accepting) Outstanding Individual Achievement Award: Betty Bush This year’s ceremony coincided with the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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