2005 President Award - Student Recruitment Grant
Jim Forristal presented the Student Recruitment Grant award to Jannis Sammon, Vice President of Student Chapter 1050, University of Central Florida, Brevard CampusMore...
View Article2007 Award Winner - Practitioner Presentation Award
"FACTS for Life: A Guide to Linking Functional Curriculum to State Standards"Presenter: Randi SwensonRandi Swenson (l) pictured with Cindy PerrasMore...
View Article2005 President Award - Student Recruitment Grant
Members and Advisors of Student Chapter 1050, University of Central Florida, Brevard CampusMore...
View Article2008 Award Winners - 1Distinguished Legislator Award
Senator Ted Kennedy presented with DDD’s “Distinguished Legislator” award.Presenting the award on behalf of the Division on Developmental Disabilities is Dr. Robert Stodden, a past Kennedy Foundation...
View Article2008 Award Winners - Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award
Andy Berg, Jr. accepting the Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award, pictured with Toni Merfeld.More...
View Article2008 Award Winners - Practitioner Presentation Award
"Emergent Literacy in Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Student and Teacher Outcome"Recipients: Elizabeth Hair, Katharine Wells and Colleen WatsonToni Merfeld with the Practitioner...
View Article2008 Award Winners - John W Kidd Subdivision Award
Recipient: Cindy PerrasCindy Perras. accepting the John W. Kidd Subdivision Award, pictured with Toni MerfeldMore...
View Article2009 Award Winners - Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award
Recipient: Barbara GartinDave Smith pictured with Barbara Gartin accepting the Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award.More...
View Article2009 Award Winners - Practitioner Presentation Award
"Emergent Literacy in Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Student and Teacher Outcome"Recipients: Andrea Prupas, Maria Guillen & Silvia Patella Consultants, Sir Wilfrid Laurier...
View Article2009 Award Winners - Herbert J. Prehm Student Presentation Award
Promoting Independent Performance of Individuals with DisabilitiesRecipient: Takanori Koyama, Doctoral Student, University of WashingtonDave Smith pictured with Takanori KoyamaMore...
View Article2010 Award Winners - Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award
Recipient: Nikki MurdickToni Merfeld pictured with Nikki Murdick accepting the Burton Blatt Humanitarian AwardMore...
View Article2010 Award Winners - Practitioner Presentation Award
"Emergent Literacy in Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Student and Teacher Outcome"Recipient: Alicia Saunders, University of North Carolina, CharlotteUsing Video Modeling to Improve...
View Article2010 Award Winners - Herbert J. Prehm Student Presentation Award
Promoting Independent Performance of Individuals with DisabilitiesRecipient: Candice Southall, University of GeorgiaSelf-Management Across The Autism Spectrum: How Can I Use It With My Student?Toni...
View Article2006 Award Winner - Burton Blatt Humantarian Award
Ann & Rud TurnbullRud Turnbull accepting the Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award on his and Ann's behalfMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - About the Award
The Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award was initiated in 2000 to recognize authors, illustrators, and publishers of high quality fictional and biographical children, intermediate, and young adult...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2010 Award Winner
2010 Dolly Gray Award WinnerUnderstanding Sam and Asperger Syndromeby Clarabelle van Niekerk& Liezl VenterPresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Maui, January, 2010.Disability: Asperger...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2010 Award Winner
2010 Dolly Gray Award WinnerThe London Eye Mysteryby Siobhan Dowd Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Maui, January, 2010.Disability: Asperger SyndromePublisher: David Fickling BooksMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2008 Award Winner
2008 Dolly Gray Award WinnerA Small White Scar by K. A. NuzumPresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference San Diego, October, 2008.Disability: Down SyndromePublisher: HarperCollinsMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2006 Award Winner
2006 Dolly Gray Award WinnerKeeping up with Rooby Sharlee Glenn Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Kona, February, 2007.Disability: Intellectual DisabilityPublisher: G. P. Putnams...
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2006 Dolly Gray Award WinnerSo B. It by Sarah Weeks Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Kona, February, 2007.Disability: Intellectual DisabilityPublisher: HarperCollinsMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2004 Award Winner
2004 Dolly Gray Award WinnerThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark HaddonPresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Las Vegas, October, 2004.Disability: AutismPublisher:...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2002 Award Winner
2002 Dolly Gray Award WinnerMe and Rupert Goody by Barbara O'Conner Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Kauai, February, 2003.Disability: Intellectual DisabilityPublisher: Frances Foster...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2002 Award Winner
2002 Dolly Gray Award WinnerMy Brother Sammy by Becky EdwardsPresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Kauai, February 2003.Disability: AutismPublisher: BloomsburyMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2000 Award Winner
2000 Dolly Gray Award WinnerIan's Walkby Laurie LearsPresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Baltimore, October, 2000Disability: AutismPublisher: Albert Whitman & CompanyMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2000 Award Winner
2000 Dolly Gray Award WinnerTru Confessionsby Janet TashjianPresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Baltimore, October, 2000.Disability: Intellectual DisabilityPublisher: MacmillanMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - Information and Procedures
Every even year, The Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in collaboration with Special Needs Project sponsor the Dolly Gray Children’s...
View ArticleDolly Gray Awards - Submission Guidelines
Publishers are asked to donate 12 copies of each book to be considered for the Dolly Gray Award, sponsored by the the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) of the Council for...
View ArticleThe Shriver- Kennedy Student Achievement Award
Mrs. Eunice Shriver and Senator Edward Kennedy are two individuals who committed much of their time on this earth toward improving the education and quality of life of persons with disabilities. In...
View ArticleNominations for The Shriver- Kennedy Student Achievement Award
Please Note: All nominations must be received by the Awards Chair no later than September 15, 2011 in order to be recognized at the DADD Conference in January, 2012.Please forward completed forms to:...
View Article2011 Award Winners - Shriver-Kennedy Student Achievement Award
Recipient: Jordan Obrecht Teresa Taber Doughty and Toni Merfeld pictured with Jordan Obrecht accepting the inaugural Shriver-Kennedy Student Achievement Award.More...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2012 Award Winner
2012 Dolly Gray Award WinnerJust Becauseby Rebecca Elliott Presented at the CEC-DADD's annual conference in Miami Beach, Florida January, 2012.Disability: Multiple DisabilitiesPublisher: Lion...
View Article2011 Award Winners - Practitioners Presentation Award
"A Hands on Approach for Struggling Readers" Recipient: Heidi Hyte, Reading Horizons Curriculum Manager and ESL Director in North Salt Lake, Utah "Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Medical and Educational...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2012 Award Winner
2012 Dolly Gray Award WinnerMy Brother Charlieby Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete (authors) and Shane W. Evans (illustrator)Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Miami Beach,...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2012 Award Winner
2012 Dolly Gray Award WinnerMockingbirdby Kathryn ErskinePresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Miami Beach, Florida, January, 2012.Disability: Asperger SyndromePublisher: PenguinMore...
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2012 Dolly Gray Award WinnerWaiting for No Oneby Beverley BrennaPresented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Miami Beach, Florida, January, 2012.Disability: Asperger SyndromePublisher: Red Deer...
View Article2011 Award Winners - The Herbert Prehm Student Presentation Award
"Increasing Pro-social Skills through a Multi-dimensional Social Story" Recipient: Grace Francis, Doctoral Student at the University of KansasMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2014 Award Winner
2014 Dolly Gray Award Winner Remember Dippy by Shirley Reva Vernick Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida, January, 2014.Category: IntermediateDisability:...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2014 Award Winner
Memoirs of an imaginary friend by Matthew Dicks Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida, January, 2014. Category: Young Adult Disability: Asperger Syndrome...
View Article2013 Award Winners - Herbert J Prehm Student Presentation
Recipient: Carol SpaberMore...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2016 Award Winner
Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial international conference in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, January 2016. Category: Intermediate Book Disability: Autism Spectrum Disorder...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2016 Award Winner
My Friend Suhana by Shaila Abdullah and Aanyah Abdullah Presented at the CEC-DADD's biennial international conference in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, January 2016. Category: Picture Book Disability: Cerebral...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2018 Award Winner
The Someday Birds by Sally J. Pla Presented at the CEC-DADD's annual international conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida January 2018. Category: Intermediate Book Disability: Autism Spectrum Disorder...
View ArticleDolly Gray Award - 2018 Award Winner
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures by Julia Mosca, Illustrated by Daniel Rieley Presented at the CEC-DADD's annual international conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida January 2018. Category: Picture...
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