Donte Winrow (2009)

January 6th, 2010

  • Johnson Middle School
  • Westminster, CA

On January 6, 2010, Donte Winrow an 8th grade student at Johnson Middle School was awarded the Difference Maker Award for his courage in speaking up about disabilities. Students and staff report that Donte is never afraid to confront the assumptions about disabilities and he speaks up about negativity regarding students with disabilities. While Donte used to cover up his own disabilities, he is now open and forthright about having students and staff understand disabilities from the disabled student’s point of view. He is a difference maker on the Johnson campus and we salute his positive work for all students!