RespectAbility to Host Inaugural Award Ceremony for Outstanding Disability Leaders
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WHAT: On July 25, RespectAbility, a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, will honor the recipients of two new awards for outstanding disability leaders during a public virtual ceremony.
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- WHAT: On July 25, RespectAbility, a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, will honor the recipients of two new awards for outstanding disability leaders during a public virtual ceremony.
- Payan, who is blind, made headlines for his work advocating for fellow blind and low vision students within the Los Angeles Community College District.
- WHY: Justin Chappell and Steve Bartlett have made enormous contributions to RespectAbility and the disability community at large, said Graciano Petersen, RespectAbilitys Senior Director for Training, Culture, and Leadership Development.
- Our mission is to fight stigmas and advance opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community.