2013 Gold Star Award
December 9, 2013
_karen_web300w.jpg "Karen Summar with Kim Musheno, AUCD Director of Legislative Affairs (L) and AUCD President Julie Fodor (R)")
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| Karen Summar with Kim Musheno, AUCD Director of Legislative Affairs (L) and AUCD President Julie Fodor (R) |
The AUCD Gold Star Award is presented to a Capitol Hill staffer who exemplifies a true partnership in crafting strong public policy. This award recognizes the staffer for his/her efforts to obtain input from AUCD and the greater disability community to support AUCD's mission to advance policy and practice for and with people living with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.
Karen Summar, MD, MS
Legislative Counsel to Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers
In Recognition of Your Commitment to Strong Public
Policy for People with Disabilities and their Families
"Dr. Summar is highly regarded in her field and currently sits on the government advisory committee and clinical advisory committee for the National Down Syndrome Society. She fully understands the value of using research to inform policy decisions and therefore, frequently consults with members of the AUCD network to get information about best practices and evidence based interventions. Dr. Summar is becoming an exemplary leader whose ongoing dedication increases meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in all aspects of society."
