Brianne Nobis, a global Messenger for Special Olympics New York, speaking about her experiences as a Special Olympics athlete and advocate for people with disabilities at the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)'s Salute to Labor. Nobis, left, poses with New York Lottery personality Yolanda Vega, who emceed the event.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President, Danny Donohue is shown with, from far left, Neal J. Johnson, Special Olympics New York president; Richard Iannuzzi, president of New York State United Teachers; Yolanda Vega of the New York State Lottery; Brian O'Shaughnessy, executive director of the New York state Labor Religion Coalition and New York state AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes as they promote the coalition's Free Trade Coffee project. A custom Special Olympics Blend was presented at the Special Olympics New York Salute to Labor dinner. CSEA President Danny Donohue was honored at the dinner for his continued efforts in an ongoing fight for fairness and respect of all individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities.