Greetings:

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program is issuing a call for nominations of individuals, groups and organizations that promote the full participation in community of Albertans with developmental disabilities.

These awards are a great opportunity to honour the Albertans who really make a difference in helping with adults with developmental disabilities to be a part of their community.

I encourage anyone who has been inspired by an individual or organization who has helped to include an adult with developmental disabilities in community to honour them with a nomination. By doing so, you are also highlighting the importance of supporting Albertans with disabilities.

There are five award categories:

1. Norm McLeod Self-Advocacy Award: Recognizes an adult with a developmental disability whose actions have made communities a more welcoming place for people with developmental disabilities;
2. Individual Leadership Award: Recognizes an adult with a developmental disability who, through their achievements, has inspired others with developmental disabilities to become community leaders;
3. Community Citizenship Award: Recognizes a community member, business or organization that has shown leadership in supporting adults with developmental disabilities to be involved in the community;
4. Community Disability Service Sector Leadership Award: Recognizes a community service provider or individual that has demonstrated innovative practices that improve services for adults with developmental disabilities;
5. Family Leadership Award: Recognizes a family who has demonstrated leadership in the development of communities that welcome adults with developmental disabilities.

You can find out more about the nomination process and download the nomination package on the Seniors and Community Supports website at www.seniors.alberta.ca/awards. You can also get more information by calling 780-427-1177, toll-free in Alberta by first dialing 310-0000.

Sincerely,

Blair Lundy
Chairman
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Edmonton Region Community Board