For 37 years, CEC has recognized children and youth with exceptionalities who have demonstrated their determination and achievements in multiple ways. The Yes I Can Program has continued to grow and change since its inception in 1982, with more than 40,000 children and young adults recognized at the national, state, and/or provincial level.
Want to nominate one of your students for a 2020 Yes I Can Award? Complete the 2020 nomination form before September 16, 2019.
Award Benefits
Each Yes I Can Award winner will:
- Attend a special awards ceremony and celebration at the CEC 2020 Convention & Expo in Portland, OR.
- Receive two nights of hotel accommodations.
- Receive a Yes I Can certificate and gift of recognition.
- Be featured on CEC’s convention website.
- Be asked to share his/her story to help promote the Yes I Can Awards program and to generally advocate for children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
If you have any questions about the Yes I Can Awards program, please contact Alexandra Garvey at alexandrag@cec.sped.org.
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