Chattanooga: Assistive technology director loves the work she’s been honored for doing

“I’m on Cloud 9,” Mrs. Littleton said. “I love my job.”

Earlier this month, the director of the assistive technology center at Signal Centers was honored with the Thomas Morales Leadership in Accessible Technology Award.

The national award from the Alliance for Technology Access — only one is presented per year — was presented to Mrs. Littleton at the organization’s 20th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles.

“It’s like a lifetime achievement award,” said Donna McConnico, executive director of Signal Centers. “It’s given to someone who’s invested their heart and soul over a number of years.”

Mrs. Littleton, approaching her 31st year with the agency, has been its only assistive technology center director since the sector was created 17 years ago.

She said in fairness the award should go to Signal Centers itself since her job wouldn’t exist without the support of Ms. McConnico, past executive director Linda McReynolds and a supportive board of directors.

“If I can dream it,” Mrs. Littleton said, “they find ways to make it happen.”

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Published on May 10, 2008

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