Disability Rights WI Recognizes TLP at Spirit of ADA Awards

Spirit of Americans with Disabilities Act - Spirit of ADA Award - Tailored Label Products (TLP)

Patrick Young (left) and Mike Erwin (right)

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI (October 5, 2016) – Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) has recognized the winners of its “Spirit of ADA Awards” in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The awards recognize Wisconsin companies, organizations or individuals along with Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner who are positively changing and improving the lives of people with disabilities in Wisconsin.

“Since the passage of the ADA 25 years ago, people with disabilities have enjoyed increased access to employment, education, recreation, and government services, which contributes to better communities for all,” said Daniel Idzikowski, Executive Director of Disability Rights Wisconsin. “At DRW we advocate every day so that all people with disabilities can exercise the full extent of their rights and pursue the greatest possible quality of life,” he noted.

Tailored label was presented with the “Spirit of ADA Awards” Gold Award for its ongoing efforts to promote workplace opportunities for workers with disabilities.

TLP CEO Mike Erwin commented, “TLP understands that it is first and foremost, a company of people. That’s why we are so closely connected and committed to our employees and the communities in which we do business. From a wide variety of community involvement and charitable initiatives to a strong focus on employee development, we’re determined to keep positively touching the lives of people in every way possible. As an integral part of these initiatives, Tailored Label Products supports employing people with disabilities as an important component of our diverse workforce. Our company, employees and community all benefit from the highly productive and gainful employment of people with disabilities. The TLP team gains additional benefit and inspiration from the opportunity to provide training and mentoring for fellow employees as they overcome workplace challenges. It is a great honor to receive this award as it is for a cause that is very near to our hearts.”

In 2014, Tailored Label Products was honored with the prestigious National APSE Employer Award in the medium-size company category. The APSE (Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst) recognizes model companies for employment of individuals with disabilities, affording them the same wages and benefits as other employees, supporting the concept of integrated employment in its purest form. Additionally, Tailored Label Products and employee Patrick Young were recognized by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, as helping to inspire a new initiative Walker unveiled in his 2014 State of the State speech. The effort, called “A Better Bottom Line,” is aimed at getting more Wisconsin companies to hire people with disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and mental illness.

An awards luncheon was held on Monday, October 5, at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee to honoring the Gold, Silver and Bronze award recipients and special honoree, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner.

Gold Winners

Aurora Health Care was selected from businesses, firms or places open to the public based on its outstanding example of accessibility and accommodation through the elimination of physical, social, policy and attitudinal barriers.

Fishing Has No Boundaries was selected from sports, arts or recreation organizations or venue nominees based on its outstanding commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities, the elimination of barriers to participation, and the development of new opportunities for cultural expression.

Tailored Label Products was selected from employer or employee support organizations based on its outstanding commitment to the elimination of discrimination against people with disabilities in hiring and employment practices, supporting and accommodating workers and providing competitive integrated work opportunities.

Robert “Bob” Jauch was selected in the government or legislator arena based on his outstanding commitment to all people’s right to fully participate in all aspects of society through the enforcement of the standards established in the ADA, and ensuring access to voting and the provision of public services.

Diana Sullivan was selected as an individual champion based on her outstanding commitment to the Spirit of the ADA through advocacy, opportunity and example.

Silver Winners

Individual Champions

Ben Barrett
Cindy Bentley
Monica Lopez
Lyn Malofsky
Howard Mandeville
Audrey Nelson

Government or Legislator

Milwaukee Election Commission
U.S. Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of Wisconsin
Geri Lyday
Helene Nelson
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Open the Outdoors

Employer or Employee Support Organization

AgrAbility
Anthem
Easter Seals Wisconsin FARM Program
Neosho Trompler
New Horizon’s North
Walgreen’s Distribution Center

Access & Accommodations

Bridgeway Independent Living Design (BILD)
Metcalfe’s Market
Movin’ Out
Transit Express
Eppstein Uhen Architects

Arts, Sport & Recreation

Milwaukee Community Sailing Center
Overture Center for the Arts
Possibility Playground
Summerfest/Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Waukesha Civic Theater

Bronze Winners

ABLE
Accessibility Plus
Al & AL’s Steinhaus Coffee
Damian Buchman – The Ability Center
Hector Colon
John Donnelly
Ashley’s Furniture
Karen Avery
Colectivo Coffee Roasters and Café
Deaf Unity
Sandy Engel
EVP Coffee
Froedert Hospital
Amber Lee Gilberg
Government Accountability Board
Ed Griffiths
Thomas Hlavacek
Henderson Excavating Landscaping and Supply
Independence First
Jill’s My Style Salon
John Hawk’s Pub
Johnson Controls
JW Winko
James & Jill Kocian
Stephanie Mauck
Michelle Martini
Main Street Menomonie
Milwaukee County Transit
Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Mother Nature’s Diaper Service, Inc.
Mary Neubauer
Penzeys Spices
Pro Healthcare- Waukesha Memorial Hospital
RampUp MKE
Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee
Katherine Schneider
Sam Schroth
Christine Siniki
Andy Thain
Southeast Wisconsin Adaptive Ski Program
T.J. Maxx
University of Wisconsin – Madison, Trace Research and Development Center
University of Wisconsin – Stout, Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute
VSA Wisconsin
Joy Walter
Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)
Zachariah’s Acres

“We hope Wisconsinites will celebrate the ADA with us and support DRW’s efforts in helping people with disabilities fully participate in all aspects of society by attending the Spirit of the ADA awards luncheon or sponsoring the event,” added Idzikowski.

About Tailored Label Products, Inc.

Tailored Label Products, Inc. (TLP) is a custom manufacturer of high-performance labels, tags, and die-cut adhesives. TLP provides custom engineered adhesive and label solutions for the electronics, automotive, aerospace, industrial, biomedical, medical equipment, hydraulic fluid and power industries. For more information, contact TLP at 800.727.1344 or visit www.tailoredlabel.com.

Media Contact: Larry Harvey | (262) 345-6404 | lharvey@tailoredlabel.com

Disability Rights WI Recognizes TLP at Spirit of ADA Awards

Gold Winners