Florida’s Assistive Technology Advisory Council created the Dr. Frederick Haynes Legislator of the Year Award in 2017 to honor Advisory Council member and disability advocate Dr. Frederick Haynes.

The Dr. Frederick Haynes Legislator of the Year Award recognizes one or more members of the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives at the end of each regular session in appreciation of their service to Floridians who have disabilities and their leadership in legislation related to assistive technology.

This award is selected by the Assistive Technology Advisory Council’s Public Policy and Advocacy Committee and is presented annually.