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Roy Hart - Easter Seals 2002 Outstanding Advocate Award
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ROY HART, DIVISION DIRECTOR, MISSISSIPPI FIRST STEPS EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM, RECEIVES EASTER SEALS 2002 OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE AWARD FOR A STATE APPOINTED OFFICIAL
(CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2002) -- Roy Hart, division director, Mississippi First Steps Early Intervention System, was honored with Easter Seals 2002 Outstanding Advocate Award for an appointed state official at an awards luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 21, held during Easter Seals 2002 Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.The award acknowledges sustained efforts by an appointed state official in areas including general advocacy, education, legislation, accessibility, medicine and rehabilitation technology, that have made a significant impact on quality of life for persons with disabilities.
As the director of the state agency that coordinates essential services and supports to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, Roy Hart has been an effective champion in improving outcomes for young children and their families across the state of Mississippi.Because of his leadership, young children with disabilities, including those who reside in rural or remote areas are getting the support they need to reach their potential.
Hart has long been a leader among disability policy makers in the Mississippi Delta region.He has been a critical partner in the Easter Seals Delta Project.The project, now in its fourth year, is actively developing and implementing strategies for building local capacity for improved early intervention and education services and for enhanced developmental and educational results for children with disabilities in the Mississippi Delta region of Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas.
"Roy has been a tremendous advocate for children with disabilities in Mississippi.
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Hart holds a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University and a master's degree in public health from Southern Mississippi University.