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GACEC Hosts Celebration for Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024


Photo of Mackenzie Grace Butler, 1st place winner of the GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest, 6th though 8th grade category.

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.   

 

photo of Mackenzie Grace Butler, the 1st place winner of the 6th through 8th grade category of the poster contest.
Mackenzie Grace Butler, the 1st place winner of the 6th through 8th grade category, is pictured alongside her family, school staff, Representative Yearick, Senator Paradee and Mayor Christiansen.

 

 

Nevaeh Greenwood, the 1st place winner of the 3rd through 5th grade category, is pictured alongside her mother, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee, Mayor Christiansen and Dr. Erik Warner of William Henry Campus.
Nevaeh Greenwood, the 1st place winner of the 3rd through 5th grade category, is pictured alongside her mother, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee, Dr. Erik Warner of William Henry Campus and Mayor Christiansen.
Naomi Feely, the 1st place winner of the K through 2nd grade category, is pictured alongside her father, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee and Mayor Christiansen.
Naomi Feely, the 1st place winner of the K through 2nd grade category, is pictured alongside her father, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee and Mayor Christiansen.
Top three winning posters from the 6th through 8th grade category of GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest.
Top three winning posters of the 6th through 8th grade category.
Top three winning posters from the 3rd through 5th grade category of GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest.
Top three winning posters from the 3rd through 5th grade category.
Top three winning posters from the K through 2nd grade category of GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest.
Top three winning posters from the K through 2nd grade category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GACEC Hosts Celebration for Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024


Photo of Mackenzie Grace Butler, 1st place winner of the GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest, 6th though 8th grade category.

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.   

 

photo of Mackenzie Grace Butler, the 1st place winner of the 6th through 8th grade category of the poster contest.
Mackenzie Grace Butler, the 1st place winner of the 6th through 8th grade category, is pictured alongside her family, school staff, Representative Yearick, Senator Paradee and Mayor Christiansen.

 

 

Nevaeh Greenwood, the 1st place winner of the 3rd through 5th grade category, is pictured alongside her mother, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee, Mayor Christiansen and Dr. Erik Warner of William Henry Campus.
Nevaeh Greenwood, the 1st place winner of the 3rd through 5th grade category, is pictured alongside her mother, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee, Dr. Erik Warner of William Henry Campus and Mayor Christiansen.
Naomi Feely, the 1st place winner of the K through 2nd grade category, is pictured alongside her father, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee and Mayor Christiansen.
Naomi Feely, the 1st place winner of the K through 2nd grade category, is pictured alongside her father, GACEC Executive Director, Pam Weir, Representative Yearick, Khazra Fatima, Senator Paradee and Mayor Christiansen.
Top three winning posters from the 6th through 8th grade category of GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest.
Top three winning posters of the 6th through 8th grade category.
Top three winning posters from the 3rd through 5th grade category of GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest.
Top three winning posters from the 3rd through 5th grade category.
Top three winning posters from the K through 2nd grade category of GACEC's Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest.
Top three winning posters from the K through 2nd grade category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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