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On June 15th The City of Pelham, State Representative Cam Ward and Augmentation Inc. received awards from the Alabama Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (AARF) for their amazing work with Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area. The awards were presented at the annual AARF conference held at the Montgomery Conference Center. Rehabilitation facilities from across the state were asked to submit nominations for individuals and organizations that have made an impact in the lives of children and adults with disabilities in the following categories: Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional, Achievement Award, Rehabilitation Partnership Award, Business Award, Community Service Award, Organization Award and Legislative Award.
“It’s because of community partners like Pelham, Representative Ward and Augmentation Inc. that we are able to continue and expand services to adults and children with disabilities ,” said Kelli Keith, Director of Development for Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area, “And we want to make sure they are recognized for all their dedication to our programs.”
The City of Pelham was awarded with the Community Service Award for their partnership with Easter Seals on creating the Opportunity League, a special needs baseball league for children with disabilities. This award is presented to an individual or organization making a significant contribution to people with disabilities through fund raising, physical plant improvement, program development, public relation activities, media relations, donations or in-kind contributions, etc.
State Representative Cam Ward was presented the Legislative Award for his continuing efforts in improving the treatment of autism and working with Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area to raise awareness about services offered to those in need. This award is presented to an elected official recognizing their outstanding efforts and work resulting in positive outcomes significantly impacting the quality of life for persons with disabilities; these officials may be national, state or local office holders whose efforts have brought significant and lasting change on behalf of persons with disabilities.
Augmentation Inc, was presented with the Business Award for their efforts in assisting Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area with placing adults with disabilities back into the working community. This award is presented to a business demonstrating exemplary hiring practices and personnel development with regard to individuals with disabilities.
Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We have been providing services for children and adults with disabilities in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St.Clair and Walker counties for more than 40 years. Our mission is to create solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families. Learn more at www.eastersealsbham.org

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Congratulations to the following Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area Annual Award winners.

Phillip N. Johnson Award- Cindy Streit
Given to an outstanding Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area consumer

DeSantis Angel of Change Award- Shelby County Community Health Foundation
Given to an individual or individuals who have made an impact in the lives of children and adults with disabilities in our community

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Congratulations to the following Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area Board Members and supporters for winning awards at the Easter Seals Alabama Annual Meeting.

ABC 33/40 - Communication Award
Presented to an individual, newspaper, radio, or TV station for a record of outstanding service to individuals living with a disability and for support of Easter Seals Alabama by providing public information concerning Easter Seals work and programs

Augmentation, Inc. - Commercial/ Industrial Award
Presented to a company that
(1) Consistently employs people living with a disability, and/or
(2) Has been outstanding in providing subcontract work to facilities, and/or
(3) Has inspired others to hire people living with a disability, and/or
(4) Recognized the effectiveness of facilities in production through subcontract work,
(5) Supports Easter Seals Alabama

David & Terri DeSantis - Special Recognition Award
Presented to volunteers (individuals, groups or businesses) who have done an outstanding job in assisting Easter Seals Alabama, by doing fund raising events or other activities which would help to provide services for individuals living with a disability

Hafiz Chandiwala – Gold Award
Presented to Easter Seals volunteers who have contributed in a significant manner to the work of Easter Seals Alabama for no less than five (5) years. Their involvement can be through Easter Seals county chapters, Easter Seals facility boards, Easter Seals corporate board and committees, specific fund raising events that benefit Easter Seals, or other Easter Seals activities.

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