The OK-AHEAD membership recognizes a person who advocates, supports, and pursues the issues of equal access and opportunity to students with disabilities. This is called the A.C.C.E.S.S. (Advocacy, Cooperation, and Concern for Encouraging Student Success) award. Nominations are accepted until February and the award is presented at the yearly spring conference.

To nominate someone who meets these qualifications, please print and complete an A.C.C.E.S.S. award form.

If you would like additional information about this award, please contact Mike Shuttic.

A.C.C.E.S.S. Award Recipients

2008
Dr. Charlie Jones, Professor, ECU
2007
Greg Burns, Artist
2006
E. Kirby, Jr., Grace Ann Productions
2005
Sen. Gilmer Capps and Rep. Deutschendorf
2004
Rodney Pratz and Kristie Long, Dream Institute
2003
Sen. Bernest Cain, Jr.
2002
Dean Van Trease, President, Tulsa Community College
2001
Ned Bastow, General Counsel, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education