As we continue to take time to remember past Dignity & Respect champions, let us honor Elisabeth Healey, last January’s winner for her work to ensure anyone with disabilities and special health care needs leads rich and active lives, and participates as members of the community.
As founding executive director of PEAL, or Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center, she finds it rewarding to be able to help those with disabilities. Treating others with dignity and respect is important to what she does. As the mother of a child with significant disabilities, Elisabeth Healey believes that she needs to help others who are in similar situations.
As she says, “Many people in our community lead isolated lives. If we make people feel welcome, we impact the quality of our own life, and the lives of everyone else, both in big and small ways.”
If you would like to nominate a Dignity & Respect Champion, visit us here. Let us continue to recognize everyone who works tirelessly for inclusion!
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