State Rep. Don Vruwink, Milton-D, was named recently as a “Champion of Choice,” according to a news release.
A-Team USA — begun in Wisconsin, according to its website, to “unite persons with diverse abilities and their families to advocate in a grassroots effort, create awareness in the community, and advise those who care for our citizens with special needs to ensure a full array of choices — recognized Vruwink with the award for his “leadership in ensuring a full array of work, home and life choices for people with diverse abilities, the release stated.
Advocates for businesses that employ adults with disabilities gathered Thursday at KANDU Industries in Janesville to applaud the workers and present Vruwink with the award.
KANDU Industries is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities to people with disabilities and disadvantages, according to its website.
The organization has operated for more than 60 years to provide clients with activities that enable them to achieve their maximum potential and enjoy life with the dignity of being a productive citizen, the website continues.
The organization has over 200 clients served by over 100 staff members.
Vruwink represents Wisconsin Assembly District 43 which includes parts of Rock, Walworth, Jefferson, and Dane counties.
Rep. Don Vruwink visits with Kelly Yoss, Edgerton, as she works at KANDU Industries in Janesville.
Rep. Don Vruwink greets an employee at KANDU Industries in Janesville. Vruwink visited the organization’s facility as part of an event to advocate for an array of work choices for people with diverse abilities. Contributed photos.
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