I'm being honored for the extra curricular activities.

I won the self advocacy award.

I was nominated for technology and I was very proud to receive it!

The Council for Exceptional Children?s Yes I Can Awards recognize children with disabilities who excel.

This unique program honors children with disabilities who have made

significant achievements in one of nine categories:

Academics, Arts, Athletics, Community Service, Employment, Extracurricular Activities

Independent Living Skills, Self Advocacy and Technology

At the Yes I Can Awards Ceremony, children with disabilities

some for the first time in their lives

are recognized for their accomplishments.

Each winner has a special moment in the spotlight as he or she is presented with a statue

and the audience learns of the student's remarkable accomplishments.

This amazing awards ceremony takes place at one of the largest professional

development events for special educators:

the Council for Exceptional Children's Annual Convention & Expo.

The winners and their families are also treated to

a special field trip in the host city.

Plus, everyone is a winner at CEC's Yes I Can Awards each child who

is nominated receives a certificate of accomplishment.

When I received this award, I really felt confident of the things

I've been doing to help in the community with all these kids.

I feel great, I feel like I deserve it and it's an accomplishment

that you've really got to work for.

Through the Yes I Can Awards, you can inspire children with disabilities

to be the best they can be, to reach their full potential

and let others know how much these children can accomplish.

I'd like to thank Yes I Can for doing everything they've done, it's just great

Heartwarming. Uplifting. Invigorating. Those are just a few of the words that describe the

"Yes I Can! Awards" Please take this opportunity now

to acknowledge and celebrate your students' hard work.

Nominate them for a Yes I Can Award. And, spread the word. Tell your colleagues

and friends about the Yes I Can Awards for children and youth with disabilities.

For more information about the Yes I Can! Awards, and to download

the nomination form, visit www.cec.sped.org.

Click on About CEC, and then the Yes I Can! link.