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Commission on Disability 2014 Awards, Fort Collins
Nick holding nomination certificate, with old friend Josh from Bethesda Lutheran Communities, and Sarah
Nick was honored yesterday at a luncheon as a nominee for 2014 Mayor’s Awards, City of Fort Collins Commission on Disability. We are proud to mention the Award Winners for 2014 here.
- 2014 Partnership Award – Disabled Resource Services
1017 Robertson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 - Employer of the Year – Columbine Health Systems
- Employee of the Year – Loretta “Lori” Haskett, 4th grade teacher at Olander Elementary
- Service Provider of the Year – Foundation Music School
- Volunteer of the Year – Roxann McKenzie
- Dorothy Lasley Memorial Award – Julian Wang
- Spirit of Fort Collins – PSD Unified Basketball Teams
Thank you Fort Collins for supporting and recognizing the Commission on Disability and all those who serve.
Sue Kittel and Nick Roussos
Michele Craig-Awesome Advocate Extraordinaire!
Michele Craig is an Awesome Advocate; not just for Nick, but for all people with physical and intellectual disabilities throughout Colorado. As the HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver and Supported Coordinator with the Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Michele travels across Colorado communicating with individuals receiving services, as well as their care coordinators.
Colorado Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
She is responsible for connecting all of these individuals and their ideas in order to help employment opportunities run smoothly for everyone involved.
Michele is very dedicated to all she serves, and is always searching for new opportunities for her clients so that they are reaching their full potential in employment opportunities. She is a compassionate and committed woman, making several trips to Loveland to meet with Nick regarding his services, and going above and beyond to create opportunities for him to present and become known in the local community.
Nick describes Michele as a kind, helpful, classy, and intelligent individual. She has a fabulous attitude, and is forever positive and encouraging. Aside from her position, Michele has served in the community for over 19 years, as a Special Olympics volunteer, and an advocate for all individuals who are lucky enough to be a part of her life.
We are all proud and honored to name Michele Craig as our Awesome Advocate!
Awesome in Action, Co 