The 2012 Advocates in Disability Award program seeks a deserving young person with a disability who has distinguished himself/herself through contributions in the area of disability. Young advocates between the ages of 14 and 26 who have positively affected the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families are encouraged to apply. Submission deadline is February 28, 2012 at 5 p.m.
Advocates are exceptional people of all ages, young and old, who are passionate, non –judgmental and help build relationships regarding their cause. Above all, they care about what they do. The deserving young adult of the 2012 Advocates in Disability Award will receive $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.
Examples of qualified applicants:
· A student who is advocating for equal access to quality education
· A young professional educating an employer about workplace accommodations
· A young person advocating for better policies and legislation for people with disabilities.
ADA APPLICATION and GUIDELINES
Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application submission and recipient selection. Semi-finalists phone interviews will be conducted during the week of April 2nd. The Reception will be held in Washington, DC on June 7, 2012.
ADA Previous Winners Noteworthy Accomplishments
The Advocates in Disability Award (ADA) is a program of The HSC Foundation, funded in part by the Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation. Past winners have achieved a variety of noteworthy accomplishments:
2011 winner, Trenton Gilstrap of Brandywine, MD, a young entrepreneur is the co-founder of Mind Expansion Community Services, Inc.’s Hidden Inspirations Project (H.I.P Kids), a nonprofit project committed to fostering relationships among young adults with and without disabilities.
“Trenton is truly an exceptional individual and has made such an impact within the Washington, DC area,” said Thomas W. Chapman, EdD, MPH, president and CEO of The HSC Foundation. “He is the ideal role model for disability advocates and we thank him for what he’s done to empower and engage the disability community.”
2008 winner, Ari Ne’eman, founded a nonprofit organization which advances the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism, was recently appointed by President Barack Obama to the National Council on Disability.
The Advocates in Disability Award recognizes individuals who are advocates through their deep belief and commitment to the inclusion and empowerment of all people with disabilities. They do not have to be a “professional” advocate, but should be effectively working to make a difference.
For more information:
The HSC Foundation
2013 H Street NW.
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Voice: 202-454-1220
Fax: 202-454-1251
Email: info@hscfoundation.org
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