Tolman honored by Disability Law Center Thursday, September 21, 2006 The Disability Law Center will honor the Boston Red Sox, state rep. Ruth B. Balser, Sen. Steven A. Tolman, Foley Hoag LLP and Christine M. Griffin for their commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities at the Law Center's third annual Fundraising Auction on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport. The event is a celebration of more than a quarter-century of legal advocacy for people with disabilities. A silent and live auction will be part of the evening's fund-raising agenda.       The Red Sox will receive the Corporate Leadership Award for their commitment to improving accessibility at one of the country's oldest ball parks.       Tolman and Balser will both receive the Legislative Leadership Award. They are the Senate and House chairmen of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Their work on this committee helps to ensure that people with disabilities are equal citizens in Massachusetts.       The law firm of Foley Hoag LLP is being honored with the Pro Bono Leadership Award, for its work with the Disability Law Center in the Rolland v. Romney case.       Christine M. Griffin is receiving the Individual Leadership Award for her commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities in Massachusetts, as former director of the Disability Law Center and now nationwide as a commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.       The Disability Law Center is a private, nonprofit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. DLC receives federal, state and private funding, but is not part of the state or federal government.