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Emma created many of the forms and letters still utilized in search today. Maybe most widely used are versions of her “Waiver of
Confidentiality”. The ISRR website has many of those original creations and even some in her handwriting. (www.isrr.net) . Her name is mentioned in newsletters and articles
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has honored her life and commitment to the adoption community with the Emma May
Vilardi Humanitarian Award. The award is distributed annually at the American Adoption Congress International Conference. In 2007, upon the passing of Vilardi's husband, Tony, the award was renamed the Vilardi Award to
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and then the building in Carson City, Nevada which housed the registry until 2007. Vilardi was survived by her husband, son Ed, sister Pat and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. In addition, Vilardi served as a mentor to many, with her expertise in
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Emma May was among those pioneers of adoption reform whose influence is broader than often recognized. In her honor, the AAC has given the "Emma
Vilardi Humanitarian Award" annually since 1991.
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and others separated from birth family. This registry was supported by
Vilardi and her husband Tony for many years. They saved all the donations until they were able to purchase the first
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in 1973 which was originally distributed to members of ALMA Society and then later by TRIADOPTION® Publications. She also wrote a number of unpublished children’s stories.
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research utilized to assist persons seeking reunion with family from whom they had been separated. She served on the planning committees which created the
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