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The Fairfax Area – Disability Services Board’s Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards are presented annually to recognize people, businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations that excel in demonstrating a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in the Fairfax area and how people with disabilities have significantly benefitted from their efforts.
On December 9, 2024, the Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board presented the Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards to Patricia Beech from the Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons and to Brain Injury Services.
Beech was named the individual award winner for the extraordinary impact she has had on the Deaf community and for her decades of service as an advocate for Deaf rights, inclusion, and services. She played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons in 1988 and has made a profound and lasting impact in the region.
Brain Injury Services was recognized as the winner in the organizational category for their service and support to survivors of brain injury, their families, caregivers and the communities where they live. Brain Injury Services has achieved considerable success in promoting full inclusion and equality for individuals with disabilities by addressing barriers and creating pathways. They address immediate needs and ensure that people with disabilities can achieve a better quality of life and participate fully in their communities.
The Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board congratulates these winners and thanks everyone who is continuing to support people with disabilities in all aspects of community life!
