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Is an annual $50,000 cash award, given to
an individual whose work and scope of influence have significantly
improved the quality of life for people with disabilities
in the past, and will be a major force for change in the
future. These award recipients are truly leaders in the country's disability community, and all of them have made extraordinary contributions to the quality of life of people with disabilities.
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Are cash gifts of $10,000 each awarded annually to people with disabilities who are emerging leaders in their field and have positive visions for the disability community.
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2008 Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Award Recipient Brett Eisenberg.
2008 Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Award Recipient Rahnee K. Patrick. |
Is an annual forum that pays tribute to disability community leaders; brings together highly diverse constituents;
and promotes advocacy. Attendees include members of the disability community, other key civil rights advocates, the media, corporate
representatives, state government and election officials, members of Congress, Administration representatives and other policymakers.
Learn more about the 2008 Leadership Gala
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2007 AAPD Leadership Gala M.C. Judy Woodruff.
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