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Published: Wed, 09/01/21

The Arc of Texas Virginia Eernisse Legacy Award Recipient Announced

Ricky Broussard recognized for his influential leadership and contributions to full community inclusion for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Ricky Broussard of Texas City, Texas, is the 2021 recipient of the The Arc of Texas Virginia Eernisse Legacy Award. Photo courtesy of Imagine Enterprises.

The Arc of Texas is honored to announce Ricky Broussard, of Texas City, Texas, as the 2021 Virginia Eernisse Legacy Award recipient. Ricky, an Imagine Enterprises Peer Support Specialist and experienced disability rights advocate, is dedicated to encouraging participation in policymaking, so the needs and rights of the disability community are accurately represented, and empowering others with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live more independent, self-directed lives.

Read more about Ricky and how his personal experience informs his work and passion for advocacy.

Join us in celebrating Ricky at The Arc of Texas Boots & BBQ event event on September 24, 2021, at the Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas.