CONGRATS.

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> Congrats, Jill!  Kathy
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> From: UCP of DCNoVA <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: Wednesday, December 23, 1998 7:59 PM
> Subject: Announcement
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>
> >                   United Cerebral Palsy of
> >                Washington & Northern Virginia
> >
> >
> >December 20, 1998
> >
> >Dear Fellow Advocates,
> >
> >We are pleased to share the good news that Jill Jacobs has agreed to join
> us
> >in our mission at United Cerebral Palsy of Washington, DC and Northern
> >Virginia (UCP).
> >Jill came on board at the beginning of December, and as might be
> expected,
> >she has already mounted an enthusiastic campaign or two!
> >
> >You will remember Jill from her work with the National Organization on
> >Disability's FDR in a Wheelchair Campaign.  The triumph of that endeavor
> is
> >well known, and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to tap into the
> >resources that made Jill a very significant player on NOD's winning team.
> >
> >In addition, Jill has participated in projects with the Army Exceptional
> >Family Member Program, Americans with Disabilities Vote, On a Roll Radio,
> >and TASH.  She has traveled to Europe as an American disability rights
> >delegate representing Mobility International, USA, and serves on the
> Board
> >of Directors of the World Association of Persons with disABILITIES.
> >
> >Through her many efforts to create equality of opportunity on behalf of
> >children with disabilities, Jill has earned a very positive reputation as
> a
> >spirited advocate. As the mother of four children, two of whom have
> Cerebral
> >Palsy, her dedication and commitment are easily understood, yet seldom
> >matched.  Jill was recently awarded the 'Making a Difference Award' from
> the
> >Parent Education & Advocacy Training Centers of Virginia.
> >
> >Obviously, we are delighted to have the good fortune of adding to our
> superb
> >staff yet another individual who personifies UCP's tenet "Advancing the
> >Independence of People with Disabilities".  If you haven't already, I
> expect
> >you will probably be hearing from Jill soon in her new role as United
> >Cerebral Palsy of Washington DC and Northern Virginia's Development
> >Director. Please join us in welcoming her!
> >
> >Warmest Regards,
> >
> >
> >Ted Bergeron
> >Executive Director
> >United Cerebral Palsy of
> >Washington & Northern Virginia
> >===========================================================
> >Contact information for Jill Jacobs
> >UCP - Northern Virginia Office
> >TEL: 703.360.2060 extension 238
> >TDD: 703.360.1972
> >FAX: 703.360.5382
> >E-MAIL: [log in to unmask]
> >