CONTRIBUTED BY STATE.REP. DEBBIE WOOD
The Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Public Service award recognizes elected or appointed officials for their extraordinary advocacy, policy, and actions that provide support for people with disabilities. These supports contribute to the success of Alabama’s communities, its workforce, and the economy.
One of the 2023 Public Service Award went to Alabama State Rep. Debbie Wood,
Wood was nominated for the award for her sponsorship of House Bill 122, which would go on to become known as “Exton’s Law.”
“So a lot of the bills we passed don’t have a dollar value and they’re easy,” Wood said. “This one was tough to navigate, worked very hard with the hospital association, the nursing home. Several different important people came together and so it was a great learning experience for me.
“Also, like I said, it broadened my view that I need to open my eyes a little wider and look at everything that’s happening across our state.”
The Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities awards recognizes the contributions and successes of people with disabilities and those businesses that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve through competitive, integrated employment.
To watch a video on the awards, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rtrS3vdV0Y.