Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, Honored as Outstanding Professional of the Year by MyGOAL

Monday, November 8, 2021

Colleen McLaughlin accepting award from Genevieve Kumapley

Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, Associate Director of The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, was honored as Outstanding Professional of the Year by MyGOAL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with autism and other intellectual disabilities across the lifespan. This recognition highlights Ms. McLaughlin’s contributions to supporting the developmental disabilities community and vision in advancing meaningful lives. The award was presented at the 13th Annual MyGOAL Autism Gala on November 6th, where Ms. McLaughlin served as keynote speaker. Her remarks focused on the values of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Partners in Policymaking program and ways in which the voice and vision of people with disabilities and families inspire our work.

Pictured: Colleen McLaughlin, Associate Director of The Boggs Center (left) Genevieve Kumapley, MyGOAL Founder & Executive Director (right)