ECVC 54th Anniversary Banquet

Each year, the Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) strives to increase awareness of the abilities of persons with disabilities and their contribution to the workforce at their annual banquet. The focus of the event is to promote the continued inclusion for people with disabilities within our community and to empower them to reach their full potential. Our event is not a fundraiser - the funds from sales of seats, tables, and sponsorships only cover the expenses of this grand event to help raise awareness and share our mission. This year, ECVC proudly celebrates its 54th Anniversary.

Guest Speaker: Kathy Buckley
Comedienne, Writer/Producer, Author, Humanitarian, Motivational Diversity Speaker

Kathy was diagnosed with a hearing loss from birth and encountered many social and learning struggles. Kathy describes that her early life was “one challenge after another.”  She is a five-time American Comedy Awards Nominee as Best Stand-Up Female Comedienne and the winner of countless other awards for her work. She is also an actress, writer and producer, author, humanitarian, and one of the country’s leading motivational speakers.

Kathy's television appearances include The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Inside Edition, CNN, HBO, her original PBS special, “”NO Labels, No Limits!” and E! Entertainment even named her one of the "World’s Most Intriguing Women" in their original special and is the author of the heartfelt and hilarious book “If You Could Hear What I See.”