Honoring the Changemakers
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948
From the playground to the legislature, thank you changemakers! MCDHH cannot do its work without the many changemakers who do little and big things every day to create positive change in the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing communities. It is not possible to name all who deserve recognition here but below are just a few in the community who we have formally recognized with awards or they have been recognized by other organizations for their contributions. We thank them and hope this helps to inspire and motivate others to action.
2009 Awards Ceremony – March 4th in State Capitol Rotunda
Most Accessible Campaign of 2008: Al Franken
Lifetime Achievement and Leadership Award: Marty Barnum
Community Organizer Awards:
Alicia Lane-Outlaw and Richard Taylor: TCDeaf.com
Sonny Wasilowski: Deafminnesota.com
Ade Haugen: DBM (DeafBlind MN Listserv)
Candace Lindow Davies: Minnesota Hands and Voices
Civil Service and Civic Engagement Awards:
Advocacy & Civil Service: John Gross of Minnesota Department of Commerce
Civic Engagement: Teika Pakalns and Trudy Suggs
Agency Partner: Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disability
Voting Access: Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State
Exemplary Access: The Legislative Coordinating Commission
Website Access: Minnesota Legislative Networking Group
National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award
Presented by Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie, to Emory Dively & Trudy Suggs
2008
Our Champions!
Rep. Bill Hilty : Candidate Campaign Ad Captioning
Rep. Jeremy Kalin : MCDHH Name Change & Electronic Meetings
Sen. Tony Lourey : MCDHH Name Change & Electronic Meetings
Sen. Ann Lynch : Newborn Screening & Hearing Aid Loaner Bank (cont.)
Sen. Ann Rest : Legislation for Political Process Access
Sen. Dave Senjem : Dedication for Individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing
State Systems Access Award
Minnesota Courts Access: Katrin Johnson
2007
Our Champions!
Sen. Linda Berglin : Funds for SSPs and Intervenors
Sen. Scott Dibble transition from school to Work/Higher Ed.
Rep. Patti Fritz : Dedication to Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing People
Rep. Mindy Greiling : EHDI Education Coordinator
Rep. Bob Gunther : Increased Funds for MCDHH
Rep. Tom Huntley : Hearing Aid Loaner Bank
Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher : Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Sen. Ann Lynch : Hearing Aid Loaner Bank
Sen. John Marty : Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Sen. James Metzen : Funding for MCDHH
Rep. Erin Murphy : Parent Guides
Rep. Mary Murphy : Funds for VECTOR
Rep. Mary Olson : Deaf Mentor
Sen. Dallas Sams : Employment and Consumer Protection
Rep. Marty Seifert : Newborn Screening Mandate
Sen. Dave Senjem : Newborn Hearing Screening Mandate
Rep. Anthony Sertich : Hearing Aids (all 0-18)
Sen. Kathy Sheran : Parent Guides
Rep. Nora Slawik : EHDI Coordinator
Senator Sam Solon : Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Sen. LeRoy Stumpf : Funds for State Academy of the Deaf
Rep. Kathy Tingelstad : Ongoing Support & Advice
Sen. David Tomassoni : Hearing Aids (all 0-18)
Sen. Charles Wiger : Statewide EHDI Coordinator
Advocacy & Leadership Awards
Access to Civic Education & Engagement: Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
Access to Justice: Rick MacPherson, Attorney, Minnesota Disability Law Center
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Champion: Penny Hatcher
Access to the Arts: Stacia Rice
Best Ex-Officio Board Member: Bruce Hodek
Citizen Advocate: Rhonda Sivarajah and Jamie Taylor
Community Partner: Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens
Exemplary Community Service: Jan Florand
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