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Belleville, Illinois, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allsup, the nation’s premier disability representation company®, is proud to be a sponsor of the Invisible Disabilities® Association’s (IDA) 15th Annual Awards Gala. This year’s gala celebrating seven honorees will be held virtually on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, via live stream worldwide.
“Time to Believe,” the theme of the 2022 Awards Gala, supports IDA’s mission to encourage, educate and connect people and organizations touched by illness, pain and disability around the globe. The virtual gala also culminates Invisible Disabilities® Week, Oct. 16-22, 2022.
IDA Founder, President and CEO Wayne Connell said, “Each year we celebrate those individuals who have shown incredible courage living and thriving with invisible disabilities, plus those who have supported initiatives through their organizations to bring attention and resources to those suffering from unseen illness, pain or disability.”
IDA Awards Gala honorees include:
- Corporate Award: Wes Michael, president and founder – Rare Patient Voice LLC
- Impact Award: Haley Moss Esq, speaker, author, attorney and neurodiverse expert
- Innovation Award: Janeé Harteau, president and CEO – Vitals Aware Services
- But You LOOK Good Inspiration Award: Mayia Warren, podcaster, disability, albinism and chronic illness champion
- Invisible Heroes® Award: Steve Schwab, CEO – The Elizabeth Dole Foundation
- Invisible No More® Perseverance Award: Cindy Ashton – award-winning TV host and volunteer, singer, actor and author
- Volunteer Award: Denise Plante, radio host – The Bull 106.7, iHeartMedia
“It is an honor to help sponsor this annual gala that celebrates these individuals who demonstrate visible courage, perseverance, innovation and volunteerism,” said T.J. Geist, principal advocate for Allsup. “Allsup has been a long-standing champion of IDA and its efforts to spotlight and uplift the voices of those with invisible…
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