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REMINDER: HSCF is accepting applications for the Advocates in Disability Award (ADA).The HSC Foundation’s ADA Award has gone national and is seeking the next generation of disability advocates!! Young leaders with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Advocates in Disability Award (ADA)!
The purpose of the ADA Program is to award and encourage a young individual with a disability between the ages of 14 and 26, who has dedicated himself/herself to positively affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families in the United States. The program also supports an innovative project developed by a young person with a disability that serves and empowers individuals with disabilities.
The Advocates in Disability Award (ADA) is a program of The HSC Foundation, funded in part by the Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation. The selected recipient is awarded $3,000 in recognition of his/her past disability advocacy and will receive up to an additional $7,000 in funding support for his/her proposed project that focuses on serving and empowering individuals with disabilities.
Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application submission and recipient selection.
The Advocates in Disability Award Program is part of The HSC Foundation’s National Youth Transitions Initiative (NYTI).
To apply, please see the attached guidelines and application. You may also apply online at: www.hscfoundation.org/2012ADA.php
Applications must be received by February 28, 2012 (by 5:00pm EST).
2012 Looking Glass Scholarship Announement and Application
Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors or college students who have parents with disabilities. A total of fifteen $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall 2012. Scholarship information and applications are available on Through the Looking Glass’ website www.lookingglass.org
These scholarships are part of Through the Looking Glass’ National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families. There are separate eligibility requirements for high school seniors and for college students:
1. High School Seniors. To be eligible, a student must be a high school graduate (or graduating senior) by Summer 2012, planning to attend a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2012 in pursuit of an AA, BA or BS degree, and have at least oneparent with a disability.
2. College Students. To be eligible, a student must be currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2012 in pursuit of an AA, BA or BS degree, be 21 years of age or younger as of March 5, 2012, and have at least one parent with a disability.
All application materials must be postmarked by March 5, 2012. Individuals may submit only one application per award period. Also see Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
2012 Race, Ethnicity, and Disabilities: State of the Science Conference
Register today so that you do not miss this opportunity to be part of the 2012 Race, Ethnicity, and Disabilities: State of the Science Conference. Registration for this innovative and exciting conference is open until February 15.
Don’t miss this important information:
Conference Information:
· Location: Arlington, Virginia (Crystal Gateway Marriott)
· Date: March 1st-2nd, 2012
· CRCs offered: 13
· CEUs offered: 1.3
Registration Information:
· Deadline: February 15th, 2012
· Fee: $125.00 for professionals; $75.00 for students; free to federal employees.
· Website: http://www.vcu-
· Brochure: On website
Hotel Information:
· Name: Crystal Gateway Marriott
· Deadline: February 15th, 2012
· Conference Price: $183.00/night
· To Book: Call (703) 920-3230 and ask for the group rate for "Project Empowerment."
GWU's On-Line Master's Program in Secondary Special Education and Transition Services
Youth Transition, Career, and Vocational Services: A Distance Education Master of Arts Program
** Announcing New Graduate Program **
** Recruiting for Summer ‘12
We are pleased to announce our on-line Youth Transition, Career, and Vocational Services Master's degree program. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded us a five-year grant to support the on-line Master’s program. Funding will cover a large portion of student tuition costs.
Students are expected to register for at least 2 courses (6 credits) per semester. We will be offering the first course in the program's sequence, SPED 236: Introduction to Vocational, Career, and Transition Services, this summer.
Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit their application and supporting documents by April 15th. This will allow sufficient time for their application to be reviewed and approved, which must take place before they can register for class.
Please forward this information to colleagues who may be interested in this Masters program. For more information about the Master’s program or tuition award, please email Bridget Green at greenb@gwu.edu or Dr. Michael Ward at mjward@gwu.edu. For more information on the program, please checkout the handout.
Hazing Awareness Scholarship for Current College Students
Award winners have been announced for the Hazing Awareness Scholarship. Next deadline is FEB 6, 2012.
ANY Student may now apply for the FEB 6, 2012 deadline so if you have not already done so please post or apply now for the "Hazing Awareness Scholarship".
Details at
http://www.cmu.edu/
Save the Date: 2012 National Transition Conference
Please visit this website: www.transition2012.org for more information about the National Transition Conference – sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). The conference will be from May 30 – June 1, 2012 in Washington, D.C. There will be a Call for Papers and opportunity to register by early March. More details will be posted at the Exiting Community's pages as it becomes available.
Early Bird Registration for the Pacific Rim International Conference
Early Bird Registration Extended to Monday, January 23!
In the tradition of Pac Rim, the 2012 conference will revisit familiar themes and explore new directions through scholarship, best practice, and international networking. We will have several pre and post conference forums and institutes and much, much more. Pre conference activities include the renowned International Forum on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, The HeART of Teaching with spiritual and intellectual superstar Dr. Manulani Meyer and others, and A Youth Advocacy Leadership Summit. With over 200 sessions including Pacific Rim forums and symposia, post-conference summits and beach activities you will not regret the time spent on our islands. The Web site is updated every 2 weeks and by the end of January, you will be amazed at the range of keynote speakers and special events we have in store just for you!
This year’s topics include: Accessible Worlds, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Studies and Culture, Educational Justice, Early Intervention, Focus on Youth: Mental Health and Social Change, Focus on Youth: Teen Pregnancy, STI Prevention and Youth Wellness, Hidden Disabilities, Independent Living, Public Health and Disability, The 21st Century: What is Advocacy? What is it not?, Gender, Indigenous Issues, Sustainable Futures, Meeting Basic Needs, Diversity, Human Rights and Disability Rights, The 21st Century: New Directions in Diversity and Disability Research, Ready to Learn, Ready to Teach.
If you are only able to attend one conference this year, choose Pac Rim 2012 in Honolulu. Traditionally this conference is one of the most exciting for presenters and attendees—providing a unique balance of cultures, and issues of local, national and international importance.
We hope to see you in March.
Aloha,
Robert Stodden, Director, Center on Disability Studies; ChairCharmaine Crockett, Co-Chair
Secondary Special Education & Transition Services Program to Serve Students with Brain Injuries
The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Secondary Special Education & Transition Services Program
Building Schools’ Capacity to Serve Students with Brain Injuries
Earn a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development while pursuing licensure in special education.
The program prepares professionals to become special education teachers equipped with the knowledge to serve school age children with traumatic and acquired brain injuries. The program includes on-campus and online coursework, and is possible to complete within two years.
The curriculum is focused on training teachers to work in high need school districts and high poverty schools where the incidence of pediatric brain injury is very high. Specialized Coursework may include:
· Brain Injury Programs, Policies and Resources
· Impact of Brain Injury on Learning and Developmental Programming
· Family Partnerships for Systems Change for Children with Brain Injury
· Instructional Methods and Strategies for Children with Brain Injury
Tuition assistance up to 75%: Scholarships are available to qualified students through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Questions?
Visit www.gsehd.gwu.edu/abi or contact Theresa Sacchi Armstrong, 202-994-7306 tjsacchi@gwu.edu
Now Accepting Applications for the HSCF's ADA Award
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HSCF's Advocates in Disability Award (ADA).
The HSC Foundation’s ADA Award has gone national and is seeking the next generation of disability advocates!! If you are a or know young leaders with disabilities, you/they are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Advocates in Disability Award (ADA)!
The purpose of the ADA Program is to award and encourage a young individual with a disability between the ages of 14 and 26, who has dedicated himself/herself to positively affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families in the United States. The program also supports an innovative project developed by a young person with a disability that serves and empowers individuals with disabilities.
The Advocates in Disability Award (ADA) is a program of The HSC Foundation, funded in part by the Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation. The selected recipient is awarded $3,000 in recognition of his/her past disability advocacy and will receive up to an additional $7,000 in funding support for his/her proposed project that focuses on serving and empowering individuals with disabilities.
Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application submission and recipient selection.
The Advocates in Disability Award Program is part of The HSC Foundation’s National Youth Transitions Initiative (NYTI).
To apply, please see the attached guidelines and application. You may also apply online at: www.hscfoundation.org/2012ADA.
Applications must be received by February 28, 2012 (by 5:00pm EST).
AIM Report on Disparities in Postsecondary Learning Material for Students with Disabilities
In December, the AIM Commission released a report providing Congress information and recommendations on improving access to accessible instructional materials to postsecondary students with disabilities. For more information, please check out the full report here: http://www2.ed.gov/about/