WONDER TO BE HONOURED BY DISABILITY ORGANISATION
Blind soul legend STEVIE WONDER will be honoured by the American Associat= ion of People with Disabilities (AAPD) with the organisation’s first ever= Image Award.
The Superstition star, who was born blind, has established himself as a= musical icon since signing his first record deal at the age of 11.
Andrew J. Imparato, President and CEO of AAPD, insists Wonder’s career = achievements prove he is the perfect recipient of the accolade, which wil= l be presented to the 59 year old at the AAPD’s annual Leadership Gala in= Washington, D.C. next month (10Mar10).
Imparato says, "Stevie Wonder is a global leader who has used his extra= ordinary talents to be an ambassador for civil rights and social justice.= We’re thrilled to be able to recognise his achievements with this inaugu= ral award."
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