On Friday, February 16th, the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) held their Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest Celebration.  This year’s contest theme was “Same Dreams; Different Abilities.”  Youth across the state submitted creative works of art depicting topics faced by people with disabilities.  Once submitted, the posters were reviewed and judged by how well the topic was covered.

The celebration had a great turnout with the top three winners in each category gathering to celebrate their success.  Alongside the winners were their families and supporters from their schools.  Also joining in the celebration were Mayor Robin Christiansen of Dover, Senator Trey Paradee, Representative Lyndon Yearick, and Legislative Aide, Khazra Fatima, who attended on behalf of Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton.  Winning participants were awarded certificates from the GACEC, along with tributes from the Delaware State Senate and Delaware State House of Representatives.  In addition, all students who submitted a poster received a participation certificate from the GACEC.  

The GACEC is thankful to everyone who participated in the contest and to those who attended the event in an effort to spread awareness and inclusion.  Follow us on our Facebook page to see more photos of the event.  Stay tuned to our GACEC website where we will be uploading more pictures of posters that were submitted.  Also, be on the lookout around September for details about the GACEC’s next Disability History and Awareness Month poster contest.   

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