AWARD WINNERS: Together for a Better World for All
posted: 2011-12-03
DECEMBER 3rd 2011, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
In honour of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3rd, Access is pleased and proud to announce our Sixth Annual Access A+ Awards.
Our 2011 award winners are: Vancouver based disability activist Paul Caune, Victoria author Graeme McCreath, University of Victoria professor Dr. Audrey Yap and University of Victoria students Tanja Guven and Erin Lacharity.
Access A+ Award for Excellence in Advocacy: Paul Caune, Executive Director of Civil Rights Now, Vancouver, BC. http://civilrightsnow.ca/
Access A+ Award for Excellence in Accessibility & Accommodation: Dr. Audrey Yap, Department of Philosophy, University of Victoria.
Access A+ Award for Achievement: Graeme McCreath, blind physiotherapist and author of "The Politics of Blindness; from Charity to Parity."
http://thepoliticsofblindness.com/about-the-author
Access A+ Award for Courage in Advocacy: Blind student advocate Erin Lacharity, University of Victoria.
Access A+ Newbie Award for Outstanding Enthusiasm & Commitment: Tanja Guven, University of Victoria student and newest member of the Access UVic! Board.
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