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October 2nd 2018: 2018 Sam Miller Award Winner

Joyce welcomes Jayla Youngblood, winner of the 2018 Sam Miller Award; Gerald Homme, chairman of the Bender Lead On Team: and Ginny Emerson, mother of the late, Sam Miller, to discuss the Bender Lead On Team support group. The Bender Lead On Team assists high school and college students in the areas of setting career goals and championing anti-bullying efforts. The team provides a forum for young people with disabilities to speak out about instances of bullying and to support others who may be involved in similar situations. Gerald will discuss the Bender Lead On Team, his duties as chair, and

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Jayla Youngblood

Jayla Youngblood is a 2018 high school graduate of Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. Despite personal and academic challenges, Jayla has demonstrated strong spoken communication skills and attended to her work and responsibilities in a thoughtful way.

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Gerald Homme

Currently works as a recruitment specialsit at Bender Consulting Services, Inc. Bender Consulting Services is a for profit company dedicated to creating competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Gerald focuses recruiting for the company's private sector customers.

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Ginny Emerson

Ginny Emerson is the mother of the late, Sam Miller, namesake of the "Sam Miller Award" Ginny is a staunch advocate for the prevention of teen suicide, due to the death of her son Sam.

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https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1315/disability-matters 25/04/2024 08:00 25/04/2024 09:00 Disability Matters https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1315/disability-matters Joyce welcomes Jayla Youngblood, winner of the 2018 Sam Miller Award; Gerald Homme, chairman of the Bender Lead On Team: and Ginny Emerson, mother of the late, Sam Miller, to discuss the Bender Lead On Team support group. The Bender Lead On Team assists high school and college students in the areas of setting career goals and championing anti-bullying efforts. The team provides a forum for young people with disabilities to speak out about instances of bullying and to support others who may be involved in similar situations. Gerald will discuss the Bender Lead On Team, his duties as chair, and his personal experience with bullying. In 2012, the Bender Lead on Team established the Sam Miller Award, sponsored by Bender Consulting, to recognize a young leader who embodies the mission of the Bender Lead On Team. Ms. Emerson and Ms. Youngblood will discuss what the Sam Miller Award means to them. VoiceAmerica | Talk Radio | Online Talk Radio studio@voiceamerica.com false DD/MM/YYYY

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