GRC NEWS RELEASE 99-67




News Release 99-67



For Release: September 2, 1999



Barbara L. Kakiris
(Phone: 216/433-2513)



Lori J. Rachul
(Phone: 216/433-8806)


<h3>NASA Glenn Recognized as Advocate of People with Disabilities by 
Governor's Council</h3> John M. Hairston, Jr., director of External 
Programs at NASA Glenn Research Center, recently accepted an award 
from the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities for Glenn's 
long-standing commitment and support of the High School/High Tech 
Program, a collaboration between Glenn, United Cerebral Palsy and 
Cleveland area schools. 

"NASA Glenn's involvement in the High School/High Tech program has 
given over 300 teens a better idea of potential careers to consider. 
We believe this has opened new vistas for many of these young people 
as they determine their lives' vocational goals," said Bill Priest, 
chair of the Employment Committee of the Governor's Council on People 
with Disabilities, as he presented the award.



Hairston and members of Glenn's Office of Equal Opportunity and 
Educational Programs Office were recognized during the Council's 
Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon on August 19 in Columbus, OH.



This year marks Glenn's fifth year of participation in the High 
School/High Tech Program, which has been a highly successful program 
providing summer interning, shadowing and touring opportunities for 
students with disabilities in the greater Cleveland area.



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