I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Peter Veronesi. Dr. Veronesi is the Lawrence Scadden Teacher of the Year Award Chair for the Science Education for Students with Disabilities (SESD). SESD promotes science teaching and instructional material development for all students, regardless of learning level or disability. The Scadden Award, co-sponsored by Reaching the Pinnacle for Students with Disabilities, New Mexico State University and SESD, recognizes a dedicated teacher who made an outstanding contribution to science teaching for students with disabilities. 
Dr. Scadden was blinded at age five and went on to overcome significant barrier to his dreams. Scadden is internationally renowned for his contributions to the advancement of disabled people. To learn more about this award, please click here: http://www.sesd.info/scadden.htm.
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