OPAF FYI - Disability Awards/Resources

OPAF FYI - Disability Awards/Resources

Jeff Reznick

8/13/2002

Members of the Orthotics & Prosthetics Community,

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD;
<URL Redacted>, a national membership organization that promotes
political and economic empowerment of Americans with disabilities, is
currently accepting nominations/applications for the following awards
programs:

The Henry B. Betts Award is presented annually to an individual who has,
in the course of his or her work, helped to lead the societal
transformation that is producing dramatically better outcomes and higher
expectations for the diverse groups that make up the disability
community in the United States. The winner receives an unrestricted
$50,000 cash award and a commemorative crystal piece. Successful
nominees will have demonstrated a strong vision and understanding of how
to improve the quality of life for Americans with disabilities; possess
a record of efforts and accomplishments that have affected a wide
disability population; and have served as a powerful force for change,
enhancing the opportunities for people with disabilities to participate
fully in all aspects of society. The program is collaboratively
administered by the AAPD and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Nominations may be made by any individual. (Deadline: October 4, 2002.)

The Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Award is presented to up to five
people with disabilities who are emerging as leaders in their respective
fields. An emerging leader is defined as someone who has demonstrated
leadership qualities in his/her personal and/or professional life and
who is just starting to be recognized at a local, regional, or national
level. Winners must demonstrate all of the following: leadership
achievements that demonstrate a positive impact on the community of
people with disabilities or within their area of disability interest;
connections they have made between individuals with disabilities and
others in their communities; a positive vision for the disability
community and a continuing commitment to their leadership activities;
and potential to contribute at a national level. Recipients will
receive grants of $10,000 each. United States residents with any type of
disability are eligible to apply. (Deadline: November 1, 2002.)

For complete program guidelines and eligibility information, see the
AAPD Web site:

<URL Redacted>

Also...

The new and improved Disability Access Symbols are now online and
downloadable! The symbols were produced and recently updated by the
Graphic Artist Guild and the National Endowment for the Arts. Be sure to
check them out at:

<URL Redacted>

These symbols should be used on all advertising, publicity, websites,
publications, signs, etc. to alert people with disabilities concerning
access accommodations and information. Brochures are available directly
from the Graphic Artists Guild.

Thanks very much for your consideration of this public service
announcement.

Sincerely,

Jeff Reznick

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Jeffrey S. Reznick, Ph.D.
Director and Senior Research Fellow
Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc. (OPAF)
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Tel 571.431.0818
eFax 415.534.1857
Email <Email Address Redacted>
Web www.opfund.org

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