
AzDX Awards
This Years 2008 recipients:
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’08
Awards:
The Brandy Liston
Advocacy Awards
AzDX is proud to honor the memory of
Brandy Liston
, Occupational Therapist, friend and colleague. Prior to Brandy’s passing in
May 2001, she worked tirelessly to assist persons with disabilities to achieve a
greater level of independence. Those of us who knew Brandy are committed to
carrying on her legacy.
These awards are given to a business & an individual who exemplify
Brandy’s dedication to people with disabilities.
Vickie
French
“As
a long-time volunteer for Joni & Friends Greater Phoenix,
1st Southern Baptist Church
, & Raising Special Kids, Vickie is committed to educate, promote
self-advocacy, & provide resources to parents and individuals with
disabilities. As a mother of four
children, one of which has Autism, Vickie is dedicated to her faith and family,
and cares about the future of families who have been affected by disability”
AZ
Diamondbacks
“The
AZ Diamondbacks have been committed to providing programs that support the
community, especially the children. The
AZ Diamondbacks Foundation focuses its efforts on raising money for community
organizations, such as the
MDA
& UCP, as well as building youth baseball fields youth, including two
accessible fields for children with disabilities.
The EASE committee at Chase Field assures that accessibility standards
are adhered to so guests with disabilities have an enjoyable experience at the
ballpark.
The Randy
Werner
Award of Excellence
AzDX is proud to honor the memory of Randy
Werner. As President of Upward Motions, LLC, Randy assisted people in the
disability community reach their goals of independence and self-empowerment.
“Live Well, Love Always, and Laugh Often” was Randy’s favorite saying, as
well as the way he lived his life.
The Award is given to a person or
organization that exemplifies Randy’s positive commitment to people with
disabilities.
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for
Recognition
of Excellence
Joyce
Weber, Happy Tails Service Dogs.Inc.
“Joyce
is well known in the community for being a strong advocate & supporter for
people with disabilities. As an
Independent Living Rehab Counselor, she assisted people with disabilities in
achieving their independent living goals. While
in this position, Joyce started VOICE, a support group for people with
disabilities, which is still active today. Currently,
Joyce is president of Happy Tails Service Dogs, a non-profit organization that
she started that trains people w/disabilities and their dogs to work together to
improve the person’s ability to be independent.”
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