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2015 Achievement Awards Task Force
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This Task Force is effective August 1, 2015 with the purpose of review nomination submissions and select the top two nominees for each category before the September DAC meeting. Assigned to this Task Force are Member Duarte and Member Randall.
The City of Fresno Disability Advisory Commission (DAC) will recognize individuals and organizations in Fresno for excellence in representing, collaborating with or serving individuals with disabilities as part of the celebration of Disability Awareness Month.
The task force recommends that the DAC extend the awards nomination period to August 15, 2015.
Award recipients will be selected from the following three award categories:
• Individual
• Organization
• City of Fresno Employee or Department
Award recipients will be recognized for achievement in one or more of the following areas:
• Improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities
• Advocacy for issues pertaining to individuals with disabilities
• Volunteerism that has a positive impact on individuals with disabilities
• Development of new programs or services impacting individuals with disabilities
• Customer service to individuals with disabilities that is above and beyond the standard
• Innovation or Entrepreneurship by an individual with a disability or that has a positive impact on individuals with disabilities