Event Program

Order of Program Beginning at 8pm ET on April 22^nd

• Welcome – Sachin Pavithran, AUCD Board President
•  Introduction – John Tschida, AUCD Acting Executive Director
•  Award presentation to Riva Lehrer – IL Senator Tammy Duckworth
• Video of Riva’s work – slideshow narrated by Jalyn Marks, AUCD
• Riva Lehrer Award Acceptance
• Award presentation to Kinetic Light – Jeiri Flores, AUCD Board Council member
• Video of Kinetic Light’s work – narrated by Kinetic Light
• Kinetic Light Award Acceptance
•  Introduction of Joe Shapiro, NPR – Jeiri Flores
• Joe Shapiro speech
• Thank you and close of program – John Tschida

Social Media Network

Stay connected by using hashtag Use #AUCD4AL

• Watch Program on Facebook Live at 8:00 pm ET!  
  •  Introduce yourself
  • Share a picture of your attendance
  • Share what you are celebrating
  • Share why you support AUCD
  • Share what you are excited about for next year’s Gala!
• Twitter @AUCDnews will host a gala Networking twitter chat starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
  • Introduction, who you are and why your attending
  • Excitement about theme of disability in the arts
  • Appreciation of awardees
  • Excitement about celebrating #ADA30
  • Picture of your virtual gala outfit (casual or formal accepted)
  • Picture of your gala snacks and drinks (thematic names appreciated)

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