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Awards for GAN Founder and Executive Director: Bonnie Gillman

Bonnie Gillman was named one of three national winners of the 2011 Lindt Unsung Heroes of Autism -This award honors outstanding efforts in bettering the lives of those affected by autism. She received a $5,000 award which she designated to GAN for additional website development.

In addition, Ms. Gillman has received the following recognition:

2009-2010 Regional Center of Orange County Volunteer Spotlight Award – This award is given to an individual with the demonstrated willingness and commitment to voluntarily act on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, and whose volunteer activities bring about a quality of life that is characterized by enhanced community acceptance, participation and personal self-sufficiency.

2010 California State Senator Louis Correa’s Women Making a Difference Award – This award honors distinguished women who have shown extraordinary dedication and who have made contributions to the Orange County community.

Ms. Gillman was appointed to the Orange County Autism Regional Task Force  which advises the California Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders about current and future supports needed for the autism community.

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More Announcements

Webinar: Grandparents of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Posted: January 30, 2023

Their Own Role, Their Own Challenges In this recorded webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D., explores what we know about the experiences of grandparents of children with ASD and their importance in […]

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A Grandparent’s Guide to Autism

Posted: January 30, 2023

This Tool Kit is specially designed for grandparents of children who have been diagnosed with autism. This Tool Kit will help you to: Learn about autism and its impact on […]

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Posted: January 11, 2023

Orange County Grandparents and their families are invited to be our guests at Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Northwood High School in Irvine CA We welcome pre-registered parents, […]

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Grandparent Autism Network
360 E. First Street #202
Tustin, CA 92780-3211
Tel: 714.573.1500
E: info@ganinfo.org

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