First annual excellence in inclusion awards.The 2004 National Institute on Recreation Inclusion (NIRI NIRI National Investor Relations Institute NIRI Nutrition Intervention Research Initiative (Mississippi) NIRI Near Infrared Imager NIRI National Institute on Recreation Inclusion NIRI New Ideas Research Institute ) honored two outstanding award recipients in the Institute's inaugural Excellence In Inclusion awards this past September. Colleen col·leen n. An Irish girl. [Irish Gaelic cailín, diminutive of caile, girl, from Old Irish. Fitzgerald and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's Department of Parks and Recreation were presented awards at the NIRI awards luncheon in Austin, Texas. It was hosted by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society in conjunction with the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Colleen Fitzgerald is a program supervisor A Program Supervisor is the chief administrator of a school program, such as the high school, elementary school, middle school or pre-school. A Program Supervisor is comparable to a Principal (school), with the responsibility of enrolling students, hiring new teachers, placing in therapeutics therapeutics Treatment and care to combat disease or alleviate pain or injury. Its tools include drugs, surgery, radiation therapy, mechanical devices, diet, and psychiatry. with the city of Boulder's Parks and Recreation's EXPAND program. She is recognized for her work on inclusion with the general parks and recreation staff in Boulder Boulder, city, United States Boulder, city (1990 pop. 83,312), seat of Boulder co., N central Colo.; inc. 1871. A Rocky Mountain resort and a suburb of Denver, it is the seat of the Univ. of Colorado (1876). . Her wisdom and quiet perseverance Perseverance See also Determination. Ainsworth redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752] Call of the Wild, The dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit. in her interactions with staff contributed to their learning and appreciating the positive aspects of inclusion. Fitzgerald has positively influenced the Boulder County population of people with disabilities and those who serve them, by collaborating with and encouraging organizational and personal advocacy efforts. Fitzgerald also started a networking group that resulted in several Colorado agencies hiring staff and starting therapeutic recreation programs. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's Department of Parks and Recreation, and Marye Wells-Harley, the department's director, were also honored for their outstanding efforts launching and supporting inclusion services in Prince George's County, Md. Under Wells-Harley's direction, and thanks to her tireless support, the department's inclusion services have been at the forefront of the inclusion movement both locally and nationally. Why not nominate nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. an individual and or service provider for excellence in inclusion in 2005? The 2005 NIRI conference will be held Sept. 8-11 in Palm Springs, Calif. Save the date and nominate candidates for recognition. Nominations forms and award criteria will be available by January 2005 on NRPA's Web site. |
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