Speaker, awards to highlight Easter Seals and YHS dinner

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Promoting the 64th annual celebration dinner of Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing and Speech are, seated, Celeste Lisko, left, board member and committee member, and Jackson Diaz, 2014-2105 child representative, and, in back, Jodi Harmon, left, director of marketing and public relations and event co-chairman, and Mary Ann Carano, board and committee member. Samie Winick, board member and event co-chairman, is not pictured.

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Easter Seals and Youngstown Hearing and Speech, 299 Edwards St., will host the 64th annual celebration dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Embassy, 5030 Youngstown-Poland Road.

The evening will include recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Americans Disability Act and individuals who serve to better the lives of children and adults with disabilities, special needs and communication challenges in the community.

Keynote speaker will be Claudia Gordon, chief of staff, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. She is the first female African-American lawyer and also the first deaf student to graduate from the American University Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C., in 2000. She is committed to advancing inclusion, access and equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.

Awards will be presented to:

Youngstown State University Delta Zeta Sorority, the Anthony Vivo Community Service Award recognizing the group’s dedication in helping others with disabilities and special needs

Stephanie Mansour, the May Vetterle Award for overcoming a speech and hearing disorder while serving as an inspiration to others with communication challenges

Richie Jenkins, the Frances Schwebel Solomon Spirit of Life Award recognizing his commitment to providing a spirit of life and giving back to the community

Special presentations will include recognition of Easter Seals and YHS 2014-2015 child, youth and adult representatives and induction of 2015-2016 representatives and highlighting year-end accomplishments.

Reservations are $40 per person; corporate tables are available. For reservations contact Jennifer Roberts at 330-599-5515 or email jroberts@mtc.easterseals.com.

Home Savings & Loan is the premier sponsor of the event.