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PIONEER CENTER CELEBRATES 2010 DD MONTH!

In Ohio, Boards of Developmental Disabilities like Pioneer Center celebrate the achievements of people with developmental disabilities and create awareness in communities like those in Ross County.We have two main events. In March 2010  our Provider Fair took place on March 18, and our Awards Event on March 25.

The Provider Fair  offers providers of services for those with DD an opportunity to set up displays of their services. The public is invited to this free event. It is the perfect opportunity for families to see choices in residential and employment opportunities, and for other daily living options. If you are interested in setting up for this event in March 2011 or for more information, please contact Dottie Fay at dfay@rossdd.org. or (740) 773-8044.

The Annual Awards Event is Pioneer's celebration of individuals with dd, their families, and other organizations, groups, and individuals who are part of Ross County's DD community.

Pioneer Center has announced the winners of the 13^th Annual Awards Event. The winners were honored at the Event on March 25, 2010. Congratulations to all! 
 

The winners are:

v Clark Alexander Award:                      Sean Immell

v Ross County Care Givers Award:        Beth Herman and Teresa Maley

v Stauffer/Maddox Award:                     Ray (posthumously) and Mariellen Goode

v Distinguished Adult Achievement:          Richie Yates and Terry Soummers

v Distinguished Student Achievement:       Dalton Hudnell of Pioneer

v Special Recognition Award:                   Staff at Frontier Community Services Allen Ave. Location

Explanation of Awards:

The Clark Alexander Award is given in honor of Clark Alexander, and represents a Ross County business, service organization or individual that has excelled in the promotion of inclusion for individuals with disabilities in community activities outside of our structured service system. 

The Ross County Caregiver’s Award is given to honor an organization or individual who has provided opportunities and an exemplary level of caring for an individual or individuals with developmental disabilities. 

The Stauffer/Maddox Award is given in honor of Carson Stauffer and Betty Maddox, and represents a person or group inside our structured service system who has made outstanding contribution and commitment to the development and enhancement of community services for Ross County adults with developmental disabilities.

The Distinguished Adult Achievement Award is given to adults who have met the challenges of dealing with a life-long disability in a way that serves as a role model for achieving one’s “personal best.”    

The Distinguished Student Achievement Award is given to students who have accomplishments in the social, behavioral and educational areas.

A Special Recognition Award is given to individuals or groups that have gone above and beyond expected service and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.