News Flash September 2009 In This Issue NEWS FLASH Mary Lou Breslin Honored by San Francisco Foundation Dear Friends, PHOTO OF MARY LOU BRESLIN Our very own Mary Lou Breslin, DREDF co-founder and Senior Policy Advisor and a nationally respected and honored disability rights advocate for more than 35 years, will receive a Community Leadership Award from the San Francisco Foundation on September 22, 2009. The San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards — “recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their particular Bay Area communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities. We celebrate people who are rolling up their sleeves, taking initiative, and solving problems in their neighborhoods and communities. The Community Leadership Awards showcase individual or organizational excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work, and inspiration of others.” To RSVP for this wonderful free event to honor Mary Lou in San Francisco on September 22, go to http://www.sff.org/about/calendar/2009-community-leadership-awards-celebration. Registration is required by Friday, September 11, 2009. Right Sidebar DONATE Button Combined Federal Campaign #11944 Support DREDF when you shop. Changing the Present iGive CONTACT DREDF: info@dredf.org www.dredf.org 2212 Sixth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 510-644-2555