CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Present the Accessible Community Task Force student recognition awards
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Portner, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Accessible Community Task Force (ACTF) annually recognizes the efforts of students in the community who make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Councilwoman Bruzan Taylor will present the awards.
BACKGROUND:
The annual recognition of area students for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to removing barriers and stereotypes for fellow students with disabilities has been a long-standing tradition of the City of Naperville. This year's effort has been led by the ACTF which is a citizen committee formed in August 2016 to compliment the efforts of the Advisory Commission on Disabilities (ACD). Whereas the ACD focuses on City of Naperville facilities, programs and operations, the ACTF reaches out into the community to assist individuals and private companies in the areas of transportation, young adult and youth initiatives, business compliance, employment, education/awareness and collaboration
DISCUSSION:
All award recipients were nominated by teachers and/or administrators from Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204. This year, the ACTF would like to recognize six outstanding students. The awards include a personalized certificate of appreciation and a gift card.
Jorie Bender - Jorie is a senior at Waubonsie Valley High School and participates as a unified partner in Special Olympics and Peer Partners. As a Special Olympics coach, Jorie will go out of her way to support her peers. She has an interest in a career path that supports individuals with disabilities after high school and will continue to make a difference in the lives of those around her. Jorie deserves to be recognized for her kindness, care for others and her commitment to individuals...
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