The Blue Carpet - Celebrating Ability

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CELEBRATE

ABILITY Lisa Hamilton-Johnson President | TLC Mobility Foundation

As president and the founder of TLC Mobility Foundation, I am proud to welcome you to the Blue Carpet: Celebrating Ability.

We are excited to co-host this evening with Palm Beach State College because we feel they are one of our state’s finest educational institutions that can play a key role — especially for students with disabilities and adults — in his or her quest for success. They offer quality, affordability, smaller classroom sizes, and accessibility right here in our own community.

We especially salute our Class of 2013 PROMability winners Danielle Schops and Janessa Sanctious. They are amazing young ladies and represent the future of our community.

Enjoy our featured international artist Jossie Cordoba who has worked tirelessly with her team to provide us all an evening of enjoyment, our amazing mistress of cermonies Ashleigh Walters of FOX Channel 29, and actor Danny Murphy covering the “blue carpet”.

Recognizing the beauty, strength and resilience of 164 million people in the world with disabilities, which includes 54 million right here in the United States, tonight, we focus on and CELEBRATE ABILITY.

Tonight would not be possible without the collaboration and support of our sponsors, supporters, and volunteers.

Many of our business sponsors have special promotions if you mention “BLUE CARPET”. I invite you to visit them and let them know how and why you support them.

We are thankful for the contributions from our differently-abled high achievers whose affirmations and brilliant lives provide inspiration for all of us.

No matter what your reason for coming tonight, I hope your life will be forever open to recognize - celebrate - and inspire ABILITY!

Lisa Hamilton-Johnson Lisa@tlcmobility.org

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We Salute TLC Mobility Foundation efforts to

Recognize - Celebrate - Inspire ABILITY Your Pathyway to Success www.PalmBeachState.edu

Tonights Featured Artist

A talented singer-songwriter, musician and producer of great vitality and versatility.

Jossie Cardoba has performed, recorded, directed and produced with the créme of Latin music, musicians, and performers. Her image and talent has graced well-known stages, events, and TV programs throughout the U.S. and Latin America. Ms. Cordoba’s music is Latin pop with influences from all of Latin music’s sub-genres (Tropical Salsa/Merengue, Reggaeton, Cumbia and Regional Mexican).

Jossie fuses her passion of music with helping those in need around the world, fighting poverty-stricken communities. She has performed at numerous international telethons and charitable events throughout Central America and the United States. She has an unconditional love for making a difference.

We are honored to have her as our featured artist this evening. www.jossiecordoba.com

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CLASS OF 2013

Danielle Schops West Boca Community High School Palm Beach County

WINNER

At this time in my life as a senior at the age of 17, I am undecided as to where I would like to attend college. On the other hand there is one thing that I am definitely sure of and that is that at a very young age my heart has been set on being a child psychologist. During my childhood I have been through a lot. I have a disability due to cancer since I was a baby. As a result of my disability I have been a victim of bullying through elementary, middle and high school. I have had things thrown at me, I have been verbally made fun and not included in many things. Sometimes I used to look at myself and ask “why me?” Till this day I still have those same issues.

Becoming a child psychologist has been my dream because I believe I could offer great advice to the young people in our society. I would strongly enjoy helping children and young adults with their problems whether it be their personality, social, emotional and or behavioral issues. I feel that due to my past experiences that I can share and better understand their problems and help them through them. I know that I can make a difference in their lives and help them become better people that can cope with what life throws at them.

My goal is to go to the right college that suits me best. I intend to earn a PHD in psychology. With a PHD I will not only be able to learn, understand, and apply research that I have learned but I can also conduct it as well. Having a PHD, my career options would be more flexible. It would require extra years of studying and practice, but another advantage of getting a PHD is that it is more likely to offer more funding.

After earning my degree, I intend on completing a supervised clinical internship. I find that it will be great practice, and it is a requirement to becoming a licensed child psychologist in the state I wish to work in. I would love to work in hospitals, courts, and private mental health offices. In these work locations I can work directly with clients and their families, diagnose mental disorders, evaluate clients, administer psychological tests and conduct therapy sessions amongst other things.

This is the path I choose to follow and succeed for my life.

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WINNER In My Perfect World Life Could Be Worse

Janessa Sanctious South Plantation High School Broward County

I have a paralyzed foot But I can walk I'm legally blind But I can see I have A.D.D. But I don't have AIDS My parents are divorced But I have two parents My brother and I never got along But now he is my hero I'm dierent But I'm unique I have no family But I have people that love me I have no structure But I have creativity I was once traumatized by a cop But I know they're always there My dad barely lives But he's making it I'm only 17

But I have a dream I don't have a boyfriend But I know what love is I make mistakes But I learn from them I struggled in school But I'm graduating I have a scar But it wasn't cancer I'm underestimated But I'm still an athlete I'm so misunderstood But I'm never alone The devil is not far But God is closer I'm so weak But I'm surviving I've only heard God once But I know he's heard me many I have a hard life But in my perfect world, life is what you make it.

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Congratulations Danielle Schops West Boca Raton Community High School

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Wee RRecognize W ecognize Abilityy and CCelebrate elebrate Abilit WHO WE ARE Stand Among Friends is a non-profit organization that helps college students and adults with disabilities prepare for, seek and secure active employment.

Our comprehensive programs include:

Employment services Assistive technology Vocational evaluations Pre-placement training Self-employment consulting (CBTAC) Social Security benefits planning (WIPA/CWIC) PASS Plan consulting Community outreach and mentoring

These services reinforce our clients' talents, interest and education so they can enter and succeed in the workforce and live a life with limits.

We have 3 locations to serve your needs: Miami, Boca Raton (FAU campus), and Port St. Lucie (Indian River State College). For employment opportunities and further information, please contact us at (561) 297-4400 or email: info@standamongfriends.org.

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Our Members & Staff recognize and celebrate the ability and diversity in our community. |

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Save the Date

March 22, 2014 Spanish River Park Boca Raton

The largest, free, fun-day in America for children, adults and Purple Heart recipients with physical and/or intellectual challenges, and their caregivers.

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THANK YOU We want to thank all guest, sponsors, supporters, advertisers, exhibitors, volunters, and all those who have contirbuted to this cause and and the success of this evening. Continue to recognize, celebrate, and inspire to make a difference.

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From the day we established our family-owned and operated landmark company, Delray Motors, we have remained committed to providing our customers with excellent sales, parts and service. We are proud of our outstanding achievements that have earned us many prestigious awards for over 54 years.

Today, as it was more than half a century ago, we retain our unwavering interest in helping our community to grow.

As visually impaired owners, we have worked hard to go beyond accessibility and to rise above challenges. at’s why we are especially pleased and honored to be part of tonight’s BLUE CARPET CELEBRATION to recognize ability as the official Blue Carpet vehicle sponsor.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Delray Beach show room to discuss your next vehicle purchase, to schedule a test drive, or for service or parts for your present vehicle.

Delray Motors 2102 S. Federal Highway Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.454.1800 From left: Tim and Bruce Young