Winners of the 2007 Maryland
Developmental Disabilities
Council
Statewide Photo Contest
The purpose of the “Everyday Lives: Images of Inclusion” photo contest was to celebrate the beauty and diversity of children and adults with developmental disabilities living full and meaningful lives in their communities. The 5 selected winners and 4 honorable mentions captured images that reflect the joy of family, friendships and the bonds that form between people with and without disabilities, and the importance and benefits of community inclusion. The Council would like to congratulate the winners and thank all of the participants in this year's competition.
Photographer |
TOP 5 WINNERS |
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Kristy Baker |
This is Sedi from Frederick County. She is part of the Varsity Cheerleader Squad at Brunswick High School. |
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| Mary Beamer | This is Diamond and her cousin Gabriela from Montgomery County. They enjoy many activities together in the community. Here they are enjoying the swing out in the yard. |
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| Mary Anne Lewis | This is Patrick and his family from Baltimore City on vacation at Bear Island State Park in North Carolina, letting no obstacle stand in their way. |
| Lisa Ditter | This is Brighton from Howard County who is fully included on his community soccer team which took Second Place in the Simon Decker Memorial Tournament. |
| Florence August | This is Olivia of Anne Arundel County out in her neighborhood trick or treating with family and friends. She is also a member of a local swim team that includes children with and without disabilities. |
Photographer |
HONORABLE MENTION |
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Elnora Guzman |
This is Alora and her family performing a Hawaiian Dance at the Filipino Community Center in Anne Arundel County. |
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| Edna Stambaugh | This is Eddie from Sykesville, keeping the family close and meeting his 2-week old cousin for the very first time. |
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| Claire Holmes | This is Charlie from Baltimore and his cousin who play together on a little league baseball team in their community. |
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| Karen Lucas | This is Quinn, from Anne Arundel County riding his specially designed tricycle around his neighborhood with his brother Marty. |