The Lafayette Governments Mayor-President’s Awareness Committee for Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) recognized community members who improve the lives of those living with disabilities. Honorees were celebrated on November 20, 2019 at the 12^th Annual Awards Ceremony. Yvette was named “Educator of the Year” for her years of work overcoming language barriers for students with disabilities through the teaching of American Sign Language at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.