Category: Opportunities
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: New Research Funding Opportunity on Family Support
By SD Network, 2019-04-23
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL is announcing a funding opportunity for a new Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) project.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers
The purpose of the RRTC program, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topic areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, family members, and other stakeholders.
RRTC on Family Support: The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to effective support of family caregivers of people with disabilities, and ultimately to improved community living, health and function, and employment outcomes of people with disabilities who are supported by family members.
Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on June 10, 2019.
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: New Research Funding Opportunity on Employment of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
By SD Network, 2019-04-08
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL is announcing a funding opportunity for a new Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) project.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers
The purpose of the RRTC program, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topic areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, family members, and other stakeholders.
RRTC on Employment of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on May 28, 2019.
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Research Funding Opportunity on Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities
By SD Network, 2019-04-03
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL is announcing a funding opportunity for a new Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) project.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers
The purpose of the RRTC program, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topic areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, family members, and other stakeholders.
RRTC on Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities: The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to improved employment outcomes of transition-age youth with disabilities.
Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on May 24, 2019.
- Is at least 18 years old
- Has a neurological diagnosis (such as but not limited to post-polio syndrome, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis) for at least 6 months.
- Use a wheelchair (manual or power) at least 75% of your mobility time inside your home and 100% of the time outside your home.
- Has a computer with internet access.
- Is able to read and understand English.
The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities.
Being selected to attend the YLF is a distinct honor that you can be very proud of. Please take the time to apply – you’ll have the time of your life!
YLF IS FOR:
- Students who show leadership potential by being active in their school and community
- Students who have a disability (physical, learning, cognitive, emotional, sensory, etc.)
- Wisconsin residents
- Students who are currently sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school
WHY ATTEND THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM?
- To give you a place to meet other students your age who are experiencing similar issues and concerns
- To help you increase your leadership skills so you can further your future goals and reach them
- To assist you in becoming a leader in your school and community
To apply for the 2019 Youth Leadership Forum fill out the application and send to Jenny Neugart at jenny.neugart@ wisconsin.gov or if you print out the application you can mail it to Jenny at 101 E Wilson St Rm 219 Madison, WI 53703.
Electronic fillable form: Application
Print Version: Application
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The American Association on Health and Disability (www.aahd.us) is accepting applications for the Frederick J. Krause Scholarship for undergraduate (sophomore standing and above) and graduate students with disabilities who are majoring in a field related to disability and health. Please feel free to distribute to your colleagues.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CRITERIA: The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability is awarded annually to deserving students with a disability, pursuing undergraduate/ graduate studies (must be at least enrolled as a Sophomore in college) in an accredited college or university. Preference is given to students majoring in a field related to disability and health, to include, but not limited to public health, health promotion, disability studies, disability research, rehabilitation engineering, audiology, disability policy, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy and majors that will impact quality of life of persons with disabilities.
Applicant must have a disability and enrolled FULL TIME as an undergraduate student (sophomore standing and above) or enrolled PART TIME or FULL TIME in a graduate school. Applicant must be a US citizen or legal resident living in the US and enrolled in an accredited US university. Funds are limited to under $1,000.
FUNDING INFORMATION: Funds are limited to under $1,000. The AAHD Board of Directors Scholarship Committee will evaluate each of the applicants and make a decision in December of each calendar year. The 2018-2019 Scholarship Award will be awarded January 2019. It is the discretion of the Scholarship Committee to determine how many scholarships will be awarded each year and the amount of each scholarship.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must provide a Personal Statement (maximum 3 pages, double spaced), including brief personal history, educational/career goals, extra-curricular activities, and reasons why they should be selected by the AAHD Scholarship Committee. This statement must be written solely by the applicant.
Applicant must provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation (One must be from a faculty member or academic advisor). Letters may be sent by U. S. mail or by email attachment as pdf and should include the signature of the faculty member or advisor, and the name of student should appear in the subject line of the email.
Applicant must provide an official copy of college transcript, which should be mailed to AAHD in a sealed envelope.
Applicant must agree to allow AAHD to use their name, picture and/or story in future scholarship materials.
Applications are due November 15, 2018.
APPLICATION FORM: PDF
Please attach your application, supporting materials, etc. and email to: scholarship@aahd.us. Place “2018-19 Scholarship” in subject line. (Please use MS Word for your personal statement and MS Word, if at all possible, and/or PDF for all other documents that are emailed as attachments). If this is not possible, please mail documents to:
AAHD Scholarship Committee
American Association on Health and Disability
110 N. Washington Street, Suite 328-J
Rockville, MD 20850
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Only completed applications will be considered and must be postmarked and/or received by email no later than November 15, 2018
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Circles of Life Conference 2019
35th Annual Statewide Conference: May 2 – 3, 2019
Holiday Inn – Convention Center, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
The Circles of Life Conference invites you to submit a proposal (or two) for the 2019 conference. Between 400-500 individuals with disabilities, their families and professionals from across Wisconsin attend the Circles of Life Conference each year. The conference is a unique opportunity for participants to develop new skills, learn up to date information and form lasting relationships.
We are looking for presenters including: parents, family members, youth and adults with disabilities, professionals, providers, volunteers, or other potential presenters with information or expertise in a broad range of topics that affect families and individuals with disabilities. Previous topics have included:
- Leadership and advocacy
- Community
- Education
- Family and self-care and wellness
- Health and mental health topics
- Long-term care
- Transition
- And many others…
We hope that you will consider submitting a proposal for the 2019 conference or share this information with other individuals who you think would be excellent presenters.
Please visit the Circles of Life website at circlesoflifeconference.com/call-for-presenters/ for application materials. The deadline for proposals is September 30, 2018.
For more information, please visit the Circles of Life Conference web site at:circlesoflifeconference.com or find us on Facebook.
Access to Independence is in the process of looking for artists as part of the commemorations for our 40Th Anniversary, Access to Independence Inc. is planning a celebration of artists with disabilities at the Concourse Hotel on Thursday evening, October 25. Attached you will find more information on our call for artists, and an application for artists who may wish to participate in the exhibition in October. In addition, we will be choosing twelve artist’s works for a 2019 calendar. Artists whose works are chosen to be included in the calendar will receive an award of $200 and special recognition at the October 25 event, and in the calendar. Please share the attached information with anyone who may be interested in participating, or may know of artists with disabilities whose talents we can help to showcase. Thank you.
Call For Artists Application Call For Artists Application.pdf, 939KB ∞
ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: ARCH's 2019 National Lifespan Respite Conference Call for Presentations
By SD Network, 2018-08-22
ARCH 2019 National Lifespan Respite Conference's Call for Presentations Open through September 1, 2018
The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center and its co-hosts, the New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition and the New York State Office for the Aging, invite you to submit a proposal to participate in their conference on innovation and quality in respite services for family caregivers of children and adults.
The Call for Presentations is now open for the 2019 National Lifespan Respite Conference to be held in Buffalo, New York, April 30-May 2, 2019. Proposals for breakout sessions are being accepted until the deadline, September 1, 2018.
Conference coordinators welcome proposals for breakout sessions on any aspect of planned or emergency respite service delivery, streamlined access, research, evaluation, policy, best practices or innovation.
Learn more about the Conference, view/download application information, and submit a proposal on the Call for Presentations webpage.
Partners in Policymaking is a six-session advocacy and systems change training program for people living with developmental disabilities, their siblings, and parents of children with disabilities ages birth to 21. It is designed to develop a group of seasoned leaders statewide who are able to work on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life.
We are currently accepting applications for our 2018-2019 class of Partners in Policymaking. Follow the link below for more info and a copy of the application.
Application:LINK