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History of the AccessAbility SIG—SIG Members' Honors

* SIG History * Photo Archives * Logo Design History
* SIG Honors * SIG Members' Honors * SIG Managers * Publications Awards * Web Site Awards

Introduction

Through its award programs, STC honors both individuals and chapters, communities, and SIGs. Depending on the award, recipients are recognized for professional achievements or service to the Society. STC awards individuals for both their professional achievements and their work at the Society, chapter, community, and SIG levels.

From the beginning of the AccessAbility SIG, many dedicated volunteers have contributed to its success. Society- and chapter-level honors recognize A-SIG members' outstanding contributions to the Society, the SIG, and the advancement of the technical communication profession. SIG members' honors include Distinguished SIG Service Awards and SIG Managers.

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The AccessAbility SIG does not diagnose, prescribe, or endorse. We simply provide information to those who want it. For more information about product endorsements and other disclaimers, please see our Legal Information page.


Distinguished SIG Service Awards

This award acknowledges the work of SIG members who provide exemplary service to the Society through their dedication to the SIG and its activities. Recipients are selected on the following basic criteria:

  • Length of SIG membership
  • Consistency of service over the time of SIG membership
  • Variety of service to STC

The A-SIG is proud to recognize its DSSA recipients:

Year Recipient Citation
2006 Fabien Vais Fabien Vais"For outstanding contributions to accessibility in producing comprehensive guides for five international STC conferences."
2005 Cynthia A. Lockley Cynthia A. Lockley"In recognition of your outstanding leadership qualities as the unparalleled AccessAbility SIG Web diva, and for your dedication, creativity, and professionalism."
2004 Dan Voss Dan Voss"In sincere recognition of your exemplary efforts in leading against all odds the AccessAbility SIG, and your exceptional inspiration, creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication."
2003 Judy Skinner Judy Skinner"For pioneering and guiding STC's Special Needs Committee (now the SNSIG [Editor's note: now the AccessAbility SIG])—and for teaching us the lesson of the starfish."

The A-SIG is collecting information for a record of its history. If you have pictures you'd like to add to our Album of chapter photo archives or information that will fill in the blanks, please send e-mail to

 
 

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