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ADA Celebration - July 26, 2008

Vermonters join VCIL in celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

LEADER OF TOMORROW -- At this year's ADA Celebration, Deborah Lisi-Baker, front left, presented the Deborah Lisi-Baker Leader of Tomorrow Award to a group of students from Harwood Union High School for their involvement in a project called Speak Out for Understanding. Accepting the award are, front right, project guru Maureen Charron-Shea and, back row, from left, students Grace Kirpan, Emma Wade, Abby Zarotny and Tucker Sargent.
LEADER OF TOMORROW -- At this year's ADA Celebration, Deborah Lisi-Baker, front left, presented the Deborah Lisi-Baker Leader of Tomorrow Award to a group of students from Harwood Union High School for their involvement in a project called "Speak Out for Understanding." Accepting the award are, front right, project guru Maureen Charron-Shea and, back row, from left, students Grace Kirpan, Emma Wade, Abby Zarotny and Tucker Sargent.

HAPPY OCCASION -- Back row, from right, Harriet Hall and Vermont Center for Independent Living Board Member John K. Hall of Newport City, along with Gov. Jim Douglas, and his wife, Dorothy, were among dozens of attendees at VCIL's ADA Celebration July 26 on the Statehouse lawn. In the foreground is VCIL Executive Director Deborah Lisi-Baker. The disability rights organization was marking the 18th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
HAPPY OCCASION-- Back row, from right, Harriet Hall and Vermont Center for Independent Living Board Member John K. Hall of Newport City, along with Gov. Jim Douglas, and his wife, Dorothy, were among dozens of attendees at VCIL's ADA Celebration July 26 on the Statehouse lawn. In the foreground is VCIL Executive Director Deborah Lisi-Baker. The disability rights organization was marking the 18th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADA -- John Tracy of U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy's office was among the distinguished guests at this year's ADA Celebration. In the background is ASL interpreter Barb Walker.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADA -- John Tracy of U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy's office was among the distinguished guests at this year's ADA Celebration. In the background is ASL interpreter Barb Walker.

WORDS OF WISDOM -- Kelly Lucci, an outreach representative for the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, spoke at this year's ADA Celebration.
WORDS OF WISDOM -- Kelly Lucci, an outreach representative for the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, spoke at this year's ADA Celebration.

18 YEARS OF EQUALITY -- Patricia Coates of U.S. Representative Peter Welch's office spoke at this year's ADA Celebration. Rep. Welch was one of the first co-sponsors of the ADA Restoration Act.
18 YEARS OF EQUALITY -- Patricia Coates of U.S. Representative Peter Welch's office spoke at this year's ADA Celebration. Rep. Welch was one of the first co-sponsors of the ADA Restoration Act.

GETTING OUT THE VOTE -- Missy Shea, voter outreach coordinator for the Vermont Secretary of State's Office Elections & Campaign Finance Division, attended the ADA Celebration. At right is master of ceremonies Ruben Ortiz-Rivera.
GETTING OUT THE VOTE -- Missy Shea, voter outreach coordinator for the Vermont Secretary of State's Office Elections & Campaign Finance Division, attended the ADA Celebration. At right is master of ceremonies Ruben Ortiz-Rivera.

ADA Celebration Photos - July 26, 2007

Vermonters join VCIL in celebrating the 17th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more:


LEADER OF TOMORROW - During the July 26 ADA Celebration, VCIL Executive Director Deborah Lisi-Baker presents Ash Brittenham, 10, of Montpelier with the Deborah Lisi-Baker Leader of Tomorrow Award.
LEADER OF TOMORROW - During the July 26 ADA Celebration, VCIL Executive Director Deborah Lisi-Baker presents Ash Brittenham, 10, of Montpelier with the Deborah Lisi-Baker Leader of Tomorrow Award.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADA – John Tracy of U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy's office was among the speakers at the ADA Celebration. He is seen here with VCIL Executive Director Deborah Lisi-Baker.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADA - John Tracy of U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy's office was among the speakers at the ADA Celebration. He is seen here with VCIL Executive Director Deborah Lisi-Baker.

QUITE AN HONOR - Kelly Lucci, an outreach representative for the office of U.S. Sen. Bernard Sanders, presents Deborah Lisi-Baker with an American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the ADA celebration and Lisi-Baker's recent birthday.
QUITE AN HONOR - Kelly Lucci, an outreach representative for the office of U.S. Sen. Bernard Sanders, presents Deborah Lisi-Baker with an American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the ADA celebration and Lisi-Baker's recent birthday.

GOOD NEWS - During the July 26 ADA Celebration, Patricia Coates of Congressman Peter Welch's office announced that Welch has signed on as a primary sponsor of the ADA Restoration Act. At left is ASL interpreter Jennifer Raney.
GOOD NEWS - During the July 26 ADA Celebration, Patricia Coates of Congressman Peter Welch's office announced that Welch has signed on as a primary sponsor of the ADA Restoration Act. At left is ASL interpreter Jennifer Raney.



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