Congratulations to my friend Nancy Patterson who’s been selected to receive the 2010 disAbility Awareness Day Award, the highest honor given by the Anne Arundel County Maryland Commission on Disability Issues. If you’re in the area, the award will be presented at the disAbility Awareness Day this Saturday, Oct. 30, 1 – 4PM, at Westfield Annapolis mall.
Complete announcement is available at this link: “2010 disAbility Awareness Day Awardee Chosen”. There are a couple errors in it – clearly Mahler is not a Golden, and Nancy doesn’t hold the actual title of volunteer coordinator – but those don’t detract at all from how great it is overall and what it means for her to receive this honor.
You really need to read the whole thing, but here’s the key part (my emphasis):
Mrs. Patterson, a former commission member…was unanimously selected for the award for her work with CCI. The award is presented to the individual who the Commission believes has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and those that strive to serve their needs. It is widely known that Mrs. Patterson has dedicated her life to address these needs, touching the lives of individuals and families.
They couldn’t have made a better choice.
I'm very active with Canine Companions for Independence as a volunteer, to include being a past member of the Veterans Task Force and puppy raiser. Retired US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with my last assignments at the Air Force Academy as the Fourth Group Sergeant Major and Dean of Faculty Superintendent. Actively looking for a paid position performing these functions or other similar meaningful work.