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Robert Abullarade of Maple Grove Receives Arc's
'Changing Lives' Change Maker Award
May 2, 2008
ST. PAUL – Arc Greater Twin Cities has honored Robert Abullarade
of Maple Grove with its “Changing Lives” Change Maker Award.
Arc’s Change Maker Awards recognize individuals or organizations for making a
difference for children and adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families. They reflect Arc’s tag line, “Changing
Attitudes. Changing Policies. Changing Lives.” The “Changing Lives” category
recognizes long-term or intensive efforts that positively affect the lives of
people with disabilities.
Abullarade has been honored for the guidance and friendship he has devoted to
Adam Hancock, a young adult with a disability, since Adam was seven years old.
Adam’s nomination listed 20 things he has learned from Robert, ranging from
“how to talk to girls” to “don’t sweat the small stuff.” Adam’s touching words
made a powerful statement about the impact Robert’s care and support has made
on his life.
Also receiving the “Changing Lives” Award are Andover Lanes of Andover and Greg
Hoyt/Bull Run Roasters of St. Louis Park.
Arc Greater Twin Cities is a nonprofit agency serving the many needs of people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Established in 1946, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and
changing lives for more than 60 years. Arc helps individuals and families
address issues that span the lifetime, including early intervention, education,
transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and
more. For more information and volunteer opportunities, call Arc at (952)
920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org.