April 21st, 2026
In commemoration of the national chapter of AAIDD’s sesquicentennial, the Board of Directors selected from among nominations from its members to recognize the merit, impact, and contribution of 150 members to the Association and the field.
Only individual members of the AAIDD at the time of their nomination were eligible.
Members for the Sesqui Awards were selected for recognition in the areas of Research, Service, Policy, Practice, and Advocacy, and will be presented with their awards at the 150th annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois, June 22-24, 2026.
Our own Dion White, Center for Life Resources CEO (since 2010), MBA, FAAIDD, has received the Sesqui Award for Advocacy from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), for all the hard work he does advocating for IDD services. Dion’s incredible commitment to the individuals and families he and his team serve continues to make a huge impact on the lives of those individuals in his community. Dion is also an amazing advocate for individuals across the state during the legislative sessions in Texas. Dion spends countless hours and many days on the road to meet with different state representatives on the needs of the individuals in the programs and the need for more funding in IDD programs in Texas. Dion is also a member of the Texas Council of Community Centers.
