The Council for Exceptional Children is an international community of professionals who are the voice and vision of special and gifted education. CEC's mission is to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and to enhance the engagement of their families.

This event will honor CEC student members and award Claudia Lowe, Coordinator of the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island, with the 2012 Outstanding Advocate Award. See the web link for a description of the what the Down Syndrome Society provides to families and educators within the state of Rhode Island.