[Nfbf-l] Governors Points of Light Award

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June 3, 2009 
Contact: 
GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE
(850) 488-5394 
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today recognized  Cheryl Stone of 
Orlando as this week’s Point of Light in honor of Disability  Awareness Month. 
“Through Cheryl’s dedication to fighting for the needs of the disabled  
community, she continues to increase awareness for those in the Orlando area  
with disabilities and their families,” said Governor Crist. “Her commitment 
has  enhanced access to an independent way of life for Florida’s citizens 
with  disabilities.” 
Cheryl currently volunteers as the president of the Central Florida Center  
for Independent Living. She has also served on the Commission for the  
Transportation Disadvantaged, the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities, served  
as a program consultant for Metroplan Orlando, as well as been a member of  
numerous other associations that campaign on behalf of Floridians with  
disabilities. In addition, Cheryl has implemented many projects for the  
metropolitan planning organization in the Orlando Urban Area. As a result of her  
strong commitment, Cheryl has received name recognition throughout the  
transportation disadvantaged community in Florida for her work to increase  
reliable transportation for citizens with disabilities. 
“Cheryl is a most deserving recipient of Governor Crist’s Point of Light  
award,” said Lance Block, Chair of the Governor’s Commission on  
Disabilities.  “Whether it be advocating for transportation improvements,  greater 
access to independent living, or serving on the Governor’s Commission on  
Disabilities, Cheryl is one of Florida’s leading advocates for persons with  
disabilities.” 
Cheryl has worked for more than 30 years as a medical technologist with a  
specialty in clinical microbiology. Her volunteer advocacy for citizens with 
 disabilities began as a response to the difficulty she faced when 
attempting to  find reliable transportation to and from work each day for herself. 
This  struggle inspired Cheryl to help Floridians with disabilities to gain a 
more  independent lifestyle. She has devoted her life to advocating for 
those in the  disabled community and has instilled in all who know her the 
lesson of hard work  to achieve one’s goals. 
CSX and AAA Auto Club South  are supporting sponsors of the Governor’s 
Points of Light Award. This program  recognizes Florida residents who 
demonstrate exemplary service to the community.  Award recipients are announced 
weekly. A panel of judges comprised of leaders in  the areas of volunteerism and 
service evaluate all nominations and make  recommendations to the Governor. 
The Volunteer Florida Foundation manages the  program. For more information, 
or to submit a nomination, go to _www.VolunteerFloridaFoundation.org_ 
(http://www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org/)  



 
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