John McDonnell receives the 2016 Ben Bruse Distinguished Service Award from the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) – Utah.
The Ben Bruse Distinguished Service Award is given annually by the Utah Council for
Exceptional Children to an individual in the state that has had a substantial impact
on service, research, or education for children with disabilities. Dr. McDonnell was
recognized for the impact that his research has had on improving educational programs
for students with severe disabilities in Utah and nationally.