REMINDER:

The HSC Foundation’s ADA Application Deadline is March 4th!!

The HSC Foundation is seeking the next generation of disability advocates!

Please encourage young leaders with disabilities to apply for the 2010 Advocates
in Disability Award (ADA). In doing so, you’ll be doing your part in helping a
young person with a disability achieve their fullest potential. The ADA can be the
stepping stone for a young person to take their disability advocacy to the next
level. Let’s encourage and support their efforts!

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
him/herself to positively affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities and
their families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

The Advocates in Disability Award is a program of the HSC Foundation,

funded in part by the Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation. The selected recipient is
awarded a total of $10,000 in recognition of his/her past disability advocacy
and a proposed program focused on empowering individuals with disabilities.
Of the $10,000 award, $7,000 must go directly to support the recipient’s
proposed program.

The program seeks a deserving young person who has distinguished

him/herself through contributions in the area of disability. Some examples of
qualified applicants could include (but are not limited to): a student who is
advocating for equal access to quality education, a young professional
educating an employer about workplace accommodations, or a young person
advocating for better policies and legislation for people with disabilities. This
person does not have to be a “professional” advocate, but should be
effectively working to make a difference. The ADA seeks to recognize and
award individuals who are advocates through their deep belief and
commitment to the inclusion and empowerment of all people with disabilities.

Applicants must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area at the time of

application submission and recipient selection. Students who are attending
school or who are interning in the area are eligible to apply.

Applications will be accepted through March 4, 2010. The winner will be notified
by mid April, and a formal announcement will be made during a reception on
June 3, 2010. Applications can be submitted on The HSC Foundation’s Web
site, at www.hscfoundation.or/2010ADA/php.