USICD Gala
USICD’s Fundraising Annual Gala
Every year we observe and celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on or around December 3rd. At our gala, we honor leaders of the disability rights movement whose impact has been felt on the international stage—American policymakers are recipients of the Dole-Harkin Award, for distinction in public service to the global disability community, and an overseas disability rights advocate is honored for his/her outstanding work in advancing the rights, opportunities, and dignity of persons with disabilities.
This year, the USICD gala will was held at the AT&T Forum on 7 December, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the fabulous AT&T Forum in Washington, DC.
Click here to view photos from our 2022 Gala.
The Gala was featured on the national news in Afghanistan (only available in Farsi)!
Thank you to Our 2022 Gala Sponsors:
Rehabilitation International
JP Morgan Chase & Co
New Editions Consulting
Foundation for Global Sports Development
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living
Dr. Patricia Morrissey
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Mr. Bill Abrams
Carolyn Osolinik
Judith Heumann
Ready to sponsor our 2022 Gala and 2023 Mission? Contact USICD’s Executive Director Isabel Hodge .
Past Gala Details:
2014 Dole-Harkin Honoree – Senator Tom Harkin; International Advocate- Gerard Quinn, Ireland. Event held at the U.S. Institute of Peace. View Photos.
2015 Dole-Harkin Honoree – Senator Kelly Ayotte; International Advocate, Kalle Konkkola, Finland. Event held at the Embassy of Finland. View Photos.
2016 Dole- Harkin Honorees – Senator Al Franken & Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers; International Advocate, Silvia Quan, Guatemala. Event held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. View Photos.
2017 Dole-Harkin Honorees – Senator John Barrasso & Judith Heumann; International Advocate, Risnawati Utami, Indonesia. Event held at the Embassy of France. View Photos.
2018 Dole-Harkin Honorees – Senator John McCain II & Senator Tammy Duckworth; International Advocate, Rosemary Kayess, Australia. Event held at the AT&T Forum in Washington, DC. View Photos.
2019 Dole-Harkin Honorees – Representative Jim Langevin and Marca Bristo (posthumously); International Advocate, Sir Philip Craven, United Kingdom. Event held at the AT&T Forum in Washington, DC. View Photos. Watch video remarks from USICD’s President, Dr. Patricia Morrissey Watch the Marca Bristo memorial video shown at the Gala. Watch video remarks from Sir Philip Craven.
2020 Dole-Harkin Honorees – Senator Bob Casey and Representative Dina Titus; International Advocate, Ikponwosa Ero. Nigeria. Event held virtually. View the 2020 USICD Virtual Gala Recording. Watch our sneak peek video
2021 Dole-Harkin Honorees – Senator Bob Menendez and Dr. Victor Pineda; International Advocate, Ambassador Catalina Devandas. Event held virtually. View the 2021 USICD Virtual Gala recording.