Yes I Can! Award
The Foundation for Exceptional Children established the Yes I Can! International Awards Program in 1981 to acknowledge the achievements of children and youth with disabilities; overcome barriers caused by public misconceptions; encourage children and youth with disabilities to seek their highest potential; and increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of people with disabilities.
Each year, 27 children and youth with disabilities are recognized for their accomplishments through the Yes I Can! International Awards Program and honored at the international CEC Convention. Yes I Can! International Awards Nominees will be recognized in each of the following nine categories:
- Academics
- Arts
- Athletics
- Community Service
- Employment
- Extracurricular Activities
- Independent Living Skills
- Self-Advocacy
- Technology
Ohio has traditionally been well represented and 2008 is no exception! Three exceptional students from Ohio are part of the 27 being honored. CEC-Ohio will be honoring them on Saturday, March 15, 2008, with a luncheon being held at the Confluence Park Restaurant in Columbus. We invite and encourage all our members to join us in this celebration! All it costs you is a little bit of time and $15 for your lunch. It is an experience you can’t miss! To register, contact Sherri Denish at slden23@aol.com. For directions, go to www.confluenceparkrestaurant.com.
