NCD Fellowships.
NCD Fellowships
Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the National Council on Disability (NCD), I am pleased to announce the continuation of the National Disability Policy Fellowship Program.
In recent years, the disability civil rights movement has lost many of its leaders. In an effort to identify and develop new leaders with disabilities and to enhance NCD's policy capacity, NCD has established this annual fellowship program in Washington, D.C. The focus of the Fellowship Program is to provide experience, training, and contacts to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Selected fellows will receive benefits (including health insurance), a competitive stipend to cover living expenses, and reasonable relocation expenses. Selected fellows will be responsible for locating their own housing in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area during the term of the fellowship. The fellows' appointment, not to exceed one year, will begin in January 2001. To be considered for the fellowship, applicants must be U.S. citizens with at least five years experience in the field of disability studies and/or advocacy and must self-identify as individuals with disabilities.
I invite interested candidates who meet the eligibility requirements to apply. An application is attached. It is also posted on NCD's award-winning Web site (http://www.ncd.gov). Additional copies of the application form can be obtained by contacting Stacey Brown (sbrown@ncd.gov) at 202-272-2004 (voice), 202-272-2074 (TTY), or 202-272-2022 (fax).
Sincerely,
Marca Bristo
Chairperson
National Council on Disability
2001 Disability Policy Fellowship Program Information
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY:
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency
charged with advising the President and Congress on
public policy issues affecting Americans with disabilities. NCD has a
15-member board appointed by the President and confirmed
by the U.S. Senate. During calendar year 2001, NCD will be conducting a
number of activities focused on improving civil rights
enforcement for children and adults with disabilities.
NATIONAL DISABILITY POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:
In recent years, the disability civil rights movement has experienced the passing of several individuals who played instrumental roles in advancing the design and implementation of public policy affecting America's 54 million people with disabilities. To develop new leadership in this area and to enhance NCD's policy capacity, NCD has established an annual fellowship program specifically for qualified individuals with disabilities that will provide experience, training, and contacts. One fellow will be sponsored per year. The selected fellow will receive benefits (including health insurance), a competitive stipend to cover expenses, and reasonable relocation
expenses. Selected fellows will be responsible for locating their own housing in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area for the term of the fellowship. The fellow's appointment, not to exceed
one year, will begin January 8, 2001.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
The fellow will work out of NCD's office in Washington, D.C. An individualized work plan will be developed with the fellow that could include placements at other locations or "shadowing" and assisting a senior policy leader through a variety of activities. The fellowship will also include training conducted by NCD staff and other policy professionals. The NCD fellow will make a substantial intellectual or leadership contribution to a major NCD project. During the
fellowship year and afterward, the fellow will be asked to engage in periodic follow up interviews or surveys to help NCD evaluate the effectiveness of this program.
SELECTION PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA:
To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of disability studies and/or advocacy. NCD will establish a selection committee that may include NCD staff, board members, and community representatives. The selection committee will review all completed applications, conduct personal interviews of finalists, and select the fellow. All applicants must complete the National Disability Policy Fellowship application form (attached) to be considered for the fellowship. When personal interviews are required, NCD will cover reasonable travel expenses.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Develops policy options for the National Council on Disability based on analysis and examination of federal laws, programs, and policies affecting people with disabilities authorized under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act, Developmental Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, relevant Titles of the Social Security Act and any other disability related legislation. Provides staff support to the assigned NCD work teams. Prepares papers and reports based on research studies of policy options and issues. Prepares responses for NCD to specific requests from Congress and
individuals with disabilities and organizations serving them for information on issues affecting people with disabilities. Reviews and prepares evaluations of reports concerning people with disabilities.
Responsible for participating in community outreach on issues which promote public knowledge of the equal rights of people with disabilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Provide a resume supplement addressing the following. Clearly describe your experience, education and/or training as it relates to each factor.
* Potential to make a long-term leadership contribution to public policy affecting people with disabilities;
* Knowledge of public policies affecting people with disabilities;
* Advocacy skills;
* Commitment to the disability civil rights movement;
NCD will make affirmative efforts to recruit applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and rural communities, and encourages such individuals to apply. Applicants should submit an application package consisting of:
* Cover Letter;
* Completed Application Form;
* Current Resume or Vita;
* Copy of Official Transcript from Your Highest Degree Completed;
* Copy of Official Transcript from any Ongoing Graduate Work;
* Responses to Essay Questions and
* Resume Supplement addressing the Selection Criteria.
Applicants who believe they may qualify for a veterans preference under federal personnel rules should provide information that would support this determination in their application form or resume.
Application packages must be received at NCD by May 15, 2000. The selected fellow will be notified by July 30, 2000. Fellowships will begin on Monday, January 8, 2001.
Submit completed applications to:
National Council on Disability
National Disability Policy Fellowship Program
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20004
If you prefer to send your application by e-mail, please e-mail us your application either as a plain ASCII file, MS Word Document, or a WordPerfect Document to: smadison@ncd.gov. Applicants may submit application packages in alternative formats such as audio or video tapes. All applications will be acknowledged in writing by NCD.
For more information, contact Susan Madison at (smadison@ncd.gov) or call 202-272-2117 voice, 202-272-2074 (TTY), or see the NCD Web site (http://www.ncd.gov).
National Council on Disability
National Disability Policy Fellowship Application
SECTION 1: BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Name:________________________________________
Home Address:_________________________________________________________
City:_____________________State: ________Zip Code:_________________
Daytime Phone: ______________________ Evening Phone:_____________________
Fax:______________________________TTY (if applicable):_____________________
E-mail (if applicable):_______________________________________
U.S. Citizen? Yes ______ No_______ Naturalized Citizen? Yes_____
No_____
Do you have a disability?* Yes:_________No:________
*NCD has established this fellowship in part to develop new leaders with disabilities. To be considered qualified for this fellowship, applicants are required to self-identify as having a disability. NCD requires no specific information about the applicant's disability.
SECTION 2: EXPERIENCE
Please attach your full resume or vita and transcripts for your highest degree completed and any ongoing graduate work. The following areas are intended to supplement or clarify the information on your resume or vita and transcripts.
Employment: List your current position, organization name, position title, description of duties, and dates of employment. Briefly describe your major accomplishments in this position.
Education: List your highest degree completed, type of degree, major, institution, and dates of attendance. Briefly describe your major educational accomplishments.
Memberships: List memberships in professional societies, advocacy organizations, including any leadership positions. Briefly describe your major accomplishments.
Community Service: List any community service or other civic activities in which you participate, including any leadership positions. Briefly describe your major accomplishments.
SECTION 3: ESSAY QUESTIONS
Please limit your response to each question to 350 words. Attach your essays to the application form.
1. Please describe briefly why you are interested in disability policy and this fellowship program, and what you believe you can contribute to NCD.
2. What are your future career goals and how do expect your participation in this fellowship to further them?
3. If you could make one significant policy change that would advance the independence, empowerment, inclusion, and economic self-sufficiency of people with disabilities in the next five years, what policy change would you choose and why?
SECTION 4: REFERENCES
Please list three (3) individuals as references who are familiar with your professional abilities and personal character.
1. Name:________________________________________________
Relationship to You:____________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________
City: _____________________________State: _________ Zip Code:___________
Daytime Phone: _______________ Evening Phone:_________________
Fax: _________________ E-mail:________________________________
2. Name:________________________________________________
Relationship to You:____________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _________ Zip Code:___________
Daytime Phone: _____________ Evening Phone:_________________
Fax:____________________ E-mail:__________________________________
3. Name:________________________________________________
Relationship to You:____________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________
City: ___________________________State: _________ Zip Code:___________
Daytime Phone: ______________ Evening Phone:_________________
Fax:______________________E-mail______________________________________
Please tell us how you heard about the Fellowship Program:_______________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
Movie News: 28 Days
General Cinema Theaters, Columbia Pictures and WGBH present
28 DAYS
from Columbia Pictures
Rated PG-13
Debuting April 14 with closed captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences featuring
the Rear Window Captioning (RWC) system, and descriptive narration for blind and visually
impaired audiences featuring the DVS Theatrical System.
From director Betty Thomas (Dr. Dolittle, Private Parts) comes 28 DAYS, the story of
Gwen Cummings (Sandra Bullock), a successful New York writer living in the fast
lane and everyone's favorite party girl - until she gets drunk with boyfriend Jasper (Dominic
West), borrows her sister's (Elizabeth Perkins) wedding limo and earns herself a stay in court-ordered rehab.
There, Gwen comes face to face with a unique set of rules and rituals embraced by an assortment of interesting characters - Counselor Cornell (Steve Buscemi) and fellow re-habbers Eddie (Viggo Mortensen), Gerhardt (Alan Tudyk), Oliver (Mike O'Malley), Andrea (Azura Skye), Roshanda (Oscar(R) nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste) and Bobbie Jean (Oscar(R) nominee Diane
Ladd). Maybe, she discovers, your insides can match your outsides.
There is no additional fee to use these systems.
Simply ask the ticket agent for either a reflector or headset when purchasing your tickets. If you are a first time user, ask for the "How to Use" sheet.
Please note, because there are a limited number of both reflectors and headsets available, patrons are encouraged to arrive about 30 minutes prior to the start of the film.
We have listed below information about the equipped General Cinema locations that are scheduled to play this film. Always call ahead or check local newspaper movie listings to confirm that the film is playing in the equipped theater and to confirm show times. Captions and descriptions will be available for every showing of the film while it plays in the equipped theater.
California
General Cinema Sherman Oaks, Cinema 2,
4500 Van Nuys Boulevard, 818 986-3078
Georgia
General Cinema Parkway Pointe Cinema 7
Atlanta, 770 937-0730
Illinois
General Cinema Yorktown, Cinema 7,
Lombard 443 394-0060
*Not playing on April 14, but will start playing in equipped theater soon. Please call first*
New Jersey
General Cinema Clifton Commons, Cinema 1,
405 Route 3 East, Clifton 973 614-0966
Pennsylvania
General Cinema Plymouth Meeting, Cinema 9,
500 Germantown Pike, 610 397-0780
Washington
General Cinema Pacific Place, Cinema 3,
Seattle, 206 652-8908
Wisconsin
General Cinema Mayfair Mall, Cinema 10
Wauwatosa, 414 777-0467
28 DAYS was captioned by The Caption Center at WGBH, and described by the Descriptive Video Service (DVS).
These systems were developed by WGBH's Motion Picture Access Project or MoPix,
a project of the CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM). We are working to make more films available with closed captions and video descriptions in more venues. A partial
list of films that we will be closed captioning and/or describing this year follows. We will
alert you to new titles in future postings as they are confirmed by additional film studios.
*TITLES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON PRODUCTION SCHEDULES AND FINAL RELEASE DATES*
May 19 - Dinosaur - Buena Vista Pictures
June - Gone in 60 Seconds - Buena Vista Pictures (cc only)
June - The Patriot - Sony Pictures
July - The Hollow Man - Sony Pictures
October - The Sixth Day - Sony Pictures
November - Charlie's Angels - Sony Pictures
November - 102 Dalmations - Buena Vista Pictures
December - Finding Forrester - Sony Pictures
For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, contact WGBH or visit our Web site (see contact info below). We hope you enjoy 28 DAYS, and we welcome your feedback.
Mary Watkins, Outreach Manager
WGBH/Media Access Division
125 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134
617 300-3400 v
617 300-2489 TTY
ncam@wgbh.org
http://www.wgbh.org/access or http://www.mopix.org
White House Internship Program -Accepting Applications for Fall 2000
Message from Jonathan_M._Young
I have a batch of new information packets with applications for the White House Intern Program. I strongly encourage people throughout the disability community to consider applying for the Fall 2000 internships.
The volunteer internships are generally for college-age students (applicants must be at least 18 years of age), and correspond to the academic semester calendar. If you or someone you know are interested in obtaining an application, please contact my assistant, Kristen, by email:
Kristen_Jones@WHO.EOP.GOV . Provide a complete mailing address, and we'll get an application in the mail to you.
I am not involved with the admissions process of the intern program (admitted interns are placed in offices throughout the White House, including my office, the Office of Public Liaison), but I am happy to try to answer your questions. You can also contact Kristen by phone at 202-456-2638 (she can probably answer questions about the program better than I can!). My phone number is 202-456-7032.
L & H announce the Kurzweil 3000 for the Mac platform.
http://www.lhsl.com/news/releases/20000322_macreading.asp
National Youth with Disabilities Leadership Conference.
Web Carry Over
National Youth with Disabilities Leadership Conference
Date: June 24-28,2000
Place: Hyatt Regency, Bethesda, MD
"The goal of the conference is to help prepare the next generation of disability community leaders by involving them in a series of activities designed to build self-confidence and leadership skills as well as to promote career development and opportunities for employment. Participation in this National Conference will afford eligible applicants with an exciting opportunity to meet with and learn from national disability leaders, public officials, and other young leaders with disabilities form all over the country."
Approximately 100 persons between the ages of 18 and 24 will be chosen to participate in this conference, with all transportation, lodging and meals to be provided. Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel comprised of members of the Youth Leadership Council and the President's Committee. The application deadline is April15, 2000. Participants will be selected and notified by May 8, 2000.
To download an electronic copy of the application, download from the Internet at the following address: http://grad.usda.gov/programs_services/cms/conf_mgmt.cfm or, contact Isabelle Howes at isabelle_howes@grad.usda.gov to have the application sent by e-mail. For any questions relating to the application and its procedures, please call Dale Brown at the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, ext. 30; or e-mail at: brown-dale@pcepd.gov
Note: The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has established and annual Youth Leadership Forum for student with disabilities in Virginia. While the application deadline for this year has passed, I encourage you to make students aware of this exciting opportunity for next year. More information can be obtained from the Barbara Ettner at the VBPD at (804) 786-0016 or 1-800-846-4464
Mary-Margaret Cash
The Virginia ADA Coalition
TASH and Music From The Heart Release Joint Recording New CD Offer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Music From the Heart
TASH and Music From The Heart Release Joint Recording New CD Offers a Musical Retrospective of the U.S. Disability Rights Movement
BALTIMORE, MD, March 13, 2000
TASH, an international disability rights and advocacy organization and Music From the Heart, an independent publisher of advocacy-oriented music, announce the release of their new CD, "See How Far We've Come," a retrospective on the last quarter century of progress in the disability rights movement. This debut collection of spoken word and music selections incorporates the stirring and memorable oratory of Justin Dart, an internationally prominent leader within the disability rights movement, with the songs and poetry of Jeff Moyer, a leading songwriter, musician, and disability rights activist. The album contains a diverse range of songs and spoken elements, which touch a wide palette of emotions and political sentiments.
Nancy Weiss, Executive Director of TASH said, "This album teaches, entertains, inspires, uplifts and challenges. We believe that those both within and outside the Disability Rights Movement will find this collection a treasured addition to their personal recording collection. TASH is proud to collaborate on this project which. embodies the spirit and focus of TASH and the progressive voice of the disability rights movement."
Mary Jane Owen, longtime pundit, writer, and leader within the disability rights movement said, "Jeff Moyer has lived at the very heart of the struggle for equality and justice for people with assorted disabilities and he celebrates the history of that effort in his kaleidoscopic review in words anal music. The rich diversity of styles and techniques; its rhythm, joy, and blues reflect the differences that make each of us unique. We are members of a minority once characterized as a sleeping giant unaware of its power. Those who listen to this lively history will surely awaken to possibilities."
Selections on the CD include segments of oratory drawn from the text of Justin Dart's 1996 keynote address to the TASH International Conference, which give an urgent call to action for continued work on the forefront of disability rights and the inclusion movement. These themes - equity, diversity and inclusion -- form the backdrop of Jeff Moyer's creative efforts. This collection of Moyer's work is drawn from live performances and studio recordings and spans a range of styles and themes: from deeply personal reflections concerning his brother Mark's movement from institutions to supported community living to stories, humor and songs celebrating the progress of the Movement and the strength of the human spirit.
Review copies in both CD and cassette format are available through TASH, 410-828- 8274, ext. 101, and Music From the Heart 440-442-2779.
For addition information on the work of TASH, visit their web site at www.tash.org
CDs and cassettes are available through TASH, 410-828-8274, ext. 108 or e-mail Jaime Cherry at jcherry@tash.org
For a complete review of Moyer's other published work, visit www.jeffmoyer.com
CONTACT: Nancy Weiss,
Executive Director of TASH
Phone: 410-828-8274, ext. 101;
E-mail: nweiss@tash.org
Or Jeff Moyer
Music From the Heart
Phone: 440-442-2779
E-mail: moyer@jeffmoyer.com
Greenbelt Summer Camps.
2000 Summer Day Camps
Greenbelt Recreation Department
25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Business Office 301.397.2200 Youth Center 301.397.2201 Greenbelt Community Center 301.397.2208 Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center 301.397.2204 Springhill Lake Recreation Center 301.397.2212
The Greenbelt Recreation Department welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into our programs. We will fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage participation.
Basic Skills Required for Participation
Must have the ability to:
1-Differentiate between right and wrong.
2-Use the restroom independently.
3-Eat without assistance.
4-Dress/undress in a timely manner (for swimming).
5-Follow simple directions.
6-Stay with a group.
7-Follow rules of conduct.
8-Appropriately express themselves.
Camp Pine Tree 1
A thirty-three year tradition in Greenbelt, Camp Pine Tree continues to be an enriching summer adventure. Campers enjoy weekly field trips and age appropriate activities in sports, arts & crafts, movement and swim instruction. Songs, special events and great adventures are offered as traditional day camp fare facilitated by enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 6 - 8 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE:7:00am-8:45am,3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336503-1+: June 26 - July 7
2) #336503-2: July 10 - July 21
3) #336503-3: July 24 - August 4
4) #336503-4: August 7 - August 18
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
Summer Camp Open House
Come and join us May 20th, at the Greenbelt Community Center, 2pm-5pm for a fun and informative camp preview. There will be a variety of activities throughout the day for both parents and children including tours, games, crafts, songs, and staff to answer any questions you may have. Whether this will be your first summer with Greenbelt Recreation Department or you've attended for years, this event is one you won't want to miss!
Summer Volunteers
Opportunities for enthusiastic and responsible people ages 14 and up. Application deadline is April 14. For additional information call
(301)397-2200.
Camp Pine Tree 2
Our traditional day camp is enjoying it's thirty-third fun filled summer. Field trips and instruction are planned to meet the demands of our adventurous older campers. Special events, swimming, arts & crafts, sports and movement round out the camp day. Enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff provide supervision and instruction.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 9 - 14 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE:7:00am-8:45am,3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336504-1+: June 26 - July 7 ( Kings Dominion)
2) #336504-2: July 10 - July 21 (Hershey Park)
3) #336504-3: July 24 - August 4 (Six Flags Amer.)
4) #336504-4: August 7 - August 18 (Kings Dominion)
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25 (Six Flags Amer.)
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
The Greenbelt Recreation Department welcomes the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into our programs. We will fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage participation.
Basic Skills Required for Participation
Must have the ability to:
1-Differentiate between right and wrong.
2-Use the restroom independently.
3-Eat without assistance.
4-Dress/undress in a timely manner (for swimming).
5-Follow simple directions.
6-Stay with a group.
7-Follow rules of conduct.
8-Appropriately express themselves.
Camp Pine Tree 1
A thirty-three year tradition in Greenbelt, Camp Pine Tree continues to be an enriching summer adventure. Campers enjoy weekly field trips and age appropriate activities in sports, arts & crafts, movement and swim instruction. Songs, special events and great adventures are offered as traditional day camp fare facilitated by enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 6 - 8 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE:7:00am-8:45am,3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336503-1+: June 26 - July 7
2) #336503-2: July 10 - July 21
3) #336503-3: July 24 - August 4
4) #336503-4: August 7 - August 18
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
Camp Pine Tree 2
Our traditional day camp is enjoying it's thirty-third fun filled summer. Field trips and instruction are planned to meet the demands of our adventurous older campers. Special events, swimming, arts & crafts, sports and movement round out the camp day. Enthusiastic counselors, specialists and full time staff provide supervision and instruction.
LOCATION: Greenbelt Youth Center
AGES: 9 - 14 years
TIME: 8:45am - 3:30pm
COST: resident $190; non-resident $210
BEFORE/AFTER CARE: 7:00am-8:45am, 3:30pm-6:00pm
SESSIONS:
1) #336504-1+: June 26 - July 7 ( Kings Dominion)
2) #336504-2: July 10 - July 21 (Hershey Park)
3) #336504-3: July 24 - August 4 (Six Flags Amer.)
4) #336504-4: August 7 - August 18 (Kings Dominion)
5) #336503-5*: August 21 - August 25 (Six Flags Amer.)
+this session prorated, (no camp July 4)
*one week session, resident $95; non-resident $105, special event or field trip planned daily
Registration and Deposit - All camps have limited enrollment, register early!
Resident mail in, walk in, drop off - begins Monday, March 6, 9:00am.
Non-resident mail in, walk in, drop off - begins Monday, March 20, 9:00am.
To register, complete the front and back of application. A completed registration and $35 per child, per session will confirm your child in camp - unless otherwise noted. Please note, deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and will be applied towards your balance.
Registrations will be accepted at the Greenbelt Youth Center and Greenbelt Community Center.
Checks should be made payable to - The City of Greenbelt.
Mail in registration should be addressed to - Greenbelt Recreation Department, attn. Camp Registration, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Please check your receipt to ensure placement in correct camp and session.
A welcome letter, with pertinent camp information will be mailed one week prior to the camp session(s) your child is registered for.
Payment Schedule
All camp balances are due the Friday, one week prior to the beginning of each session, note the dates listed below.
A $25 late fee for each child will be assessed if balance is received after the due date.
Session 1 - Friday, June 16, 4:30 pm
Session 2 - Friday, June 30, 4:30 pm
Session 3 - Friday, July 14, 4:30 pm
Session 4 - Friday, July 28, 4:30 pm
Session 5 - Friday, August 11, 4:30 pm
Transportation - This service is available to Greenbelt residents only.
Pick up and drop off times will be between 8:00am-8:45am and 3:30pm-4:14pm.
Sessions 1-4: am transportation-$15, pm transportation-$15; Session 5: am-$7.50, pm-$7.50
You will be contacted with approximate times prior to your child's camp experience
RESNA Announces SoreButts 2000 Contest
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
SoreButts 2000 Cushion Design Competition
Purpose
The purpose of this competition is to encourage the creation of inexpensive wheelchair seat cushions for the prevention of pressure ulcers in people with disabilities living in developing nations or impoverished areas of the world.
Deadline
The entry must be received at Beneficial Designs Inc. in California on Friday, June 9, 2000.
Both the completed form and the cushion must be received by the deadline.
Contest rules
Commercially available cushions are not eligible for the competition.
The design should be original and not a modification of an existing product or a previous submission unless significant improvements have been made. Previously submitted designs are not eligible (see attached).
Entry into the contest includes permission for public disclosure of the product design. This does not prevent patenting of the design. Proprietary or restricted information should not be used.
Submissions must be made in English.
Cushions entered into the competition will not be returned.
Procedures
Cushions should be designed for a wheelchair with a seat 16-in (40-cm) wide by 18-in (45-cm) long. Designs should be suitable for different users without significant customization.
Complete the attached entry form for each cushion submitted.
Send the completed entry form and cushion to:
Beneficial Designs, Inc.
SoreButts Cushion Design Competition
5858 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 USA
Notify Denise Chesney at Beneficial Designs Inc. that an entry has been shipped: , (831) 429-8447 extension 107, fax (831) 423-8450.
Review
All entries will undergo a preliminary review by the Review Team. Approximately ten (10) entries will be selected and then forwarded on for final judging at the RESNA Conference.
Judging
Final judging will occur at the RESNA 2000 Annual Conference "Technology for the New Millennium" in Orlando, Florida, June 28 to July 2, 2000. The entries will be judged by the SoreButts Judging Team consisting of rehabilitation professionals and consumers.
Cushions will be judged on the following: comfort, stability, pressure relief, ease of use, durability, washability, weight/portability, construction cost, and innovation and creativity of the design.
Awards
Notification to entrants of the entries selected for final judging at the RESNA Conference will be made no later than Wednesday, June 21, 2000.
Up to $2,000 USD in total prize money will be awarded. Winners will be announced during the RESNA Conference at the Awards Ceremony. Contestants do not need to be present to win. Notification to entrants of the winning designs and prize money will be awarded no later than August 1, 2000.
Additional Information
If you have any questions, contact Denise Chesney at Beneficial Designs Inc. in Santa Cruz, California, denise@beneficialdesigns.com, (831) 429-8447 extension 107, fax (831) 423-8450.
Additional information is available on the RESNA Web site under the Special Interest Group on International Appropriate Technology (SIG-17). The SIG-17 homepage can be found directly at www.egr.msu.edu/~haddow/sig17/.
The SoreButts Cushion Design Competition is a project of RESNA SIG-17, the Special Interest Group on International Appropriate Technology.
The SoreButts 2000 Cushion Design Competition is sponsored by:
RESNA (The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America), an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology
1700 N Moore St., Suite 1540 Voice 703.524.6686
Arlington, VA 22209-1903 Fax 703.524.6630
TTY 703.524.6639
E-mail info@resna.org
Beneficial Designs Inc., a rehabilitation engineering design firm
5858 Empire Grade Voice 831.429.8447
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Fax 831.423.8450
www.beneficialdesigns.com E-mail mail@beneficialdesigns.com
Designs Previously Submitted to the
SoreButts Cushion Design Competition
Entry # Brief Description
96 Bicycle innertubes tied into individual semi-inflated segments, arranged in rectangular pattern 3 layers deep
97-01 Semi-inflated bicycle innertubes woven with cloth strips in checkerboard pattern (single layer)
97-02 Cotton filling in cloth cover, optional cotton anti-thrust wedge
97-03 Foam rubber sheet over contoured coconut coir (scooped out under ischials and tailbone), rubberized cloth cover
97-04 Dry, resilient organic material in woven plastic grain sack
98-01 Wood shavings in quilted cover over shaped wooden base
98-02 Foam beads in fabric cover over coconut coir mat which is slit under ischials for pressure relief
98-03 Buckwheat hulls in a bag sewn from a T-shirt
98-04 Rubber strips woven checkerboard style stretched over wooden frame
98-05 Cotton waste filling (from local textile mill) in quilted cotton cover with rayon outer cover
98-06 Semi-inflated scooter tire wrapped in strips of cloth
98-07 Semi-inflated bicycle innertubes arranged in pressure-relieving "butterfly" pattern, secured by cloth strips
98-08 Sheet of packing foam in rubber cloth cover
98-09 Cotton waste filling (from local textile mill) in cotton cover with embroidered cotton outer cover
99-01 Peanut shells in sewn cotton bag
99-02 Foam peanuts compartmentalized in plastic bags, cotton cover
99-03 Mung bean hulls in a bag sewn from a T-shirt
99-04 Foam rubber sheets and plastic bag of pinto beans in upholstery remnant cover
99-05 Popped popcorn in duct-tape sealed plastic bag, cotton cover
99-06 Foam scraps in washable vinyl cover, compartmentalized to conform to thighs and ischials, cotton outer cover
99-07 Foam block scored in checkerboard pattern to minimize shear, cavity under tailbone filled with coconut fibers, linen cover with zipper
99-08 "Egg crate" foam rubber over molded paper-mache on wood base sealed with paraffin, cotton cover
SoreButts 2000 Cushion Design Competition Entry Form
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2nd Annual Excellence in Access Awards Program
The Association of Accessing Engineering Specialists Announces its 2nd Annual Excellence in Access Awards Program. The nomination deadline is May 12, 2000.
Purpose of the Award Program:
The purpose of AAES's Excellence in Access Awards Program is to recognize significant innovative technical contributions to the access engineering profession in the following areas:
1. Designing, developing and marketing a mainstream product/service with features that meet the needs of all consumers, including those with disabilities. The nomination may refer to features of the product/service, installation methods, product support, training, documentation or any other dimension of the product/service offering.
2. Significantly expanding the body of knowledge associated with a functional area of access engineering, a major new concept, product, tool, or technique.
3. Establishing or adapting a body of knowledge new to access engineering such that it is accepted theoretically and/or successfully implemented in industry, thus expanding the universe of access engineering knowledge.
4. Providing exceptional technical leadership in a major interdisciplinary project focused on access engineering.
The Goals of AAES' Excellence in Access Awards program are:
1. To recognize individuals and companies that do an exceptional job of developing products and services which are accessible and usable by consumers with disabilities;
2. Inspire others to do more by using award recipients as role models;
3. To reinforce the actions and mindsets that are required to develop products and services that are accessible and usable by consumers with disabilities.
To receive a Word-for-Windows, WordPerfect-for-DOS and a WordPerfect-for-Windows version of the nomination form send an e-mail message to ncr.ideal@ncr.com with the words "AAES Nomination Form" (no quotes) in the SUBJECT FIELD. The body of the e-mail message can remain blank.
The ASCII Text Version of the nomination form appears after my signature.
Many thanks,
Sincerely,
Steve Jacobs, Chairman
Second Annual AAES Excellence in Access Awards Program
and President
IDEAL at NCR
1529 Brown Street EMD-5
Dayton, Ohio 45479
Phone: (937) 445-6396
Fax: (937) 445-2468
TTY: (800) 855-2880
E-mail: steve.jacobs@ncr.com
URL: http://www.ncr.com
ASCII Version of AAES' Excellence in Access Awards Nomination Form
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The Association of Accessing Engineering Specialists
"Bringing Together Industry and People with Disabilities"
2nd Annual Excellence in Access Awards Program
Nomination Deadline: May 12, 2000
http://www.narte.org/aaes
1-800-896-2783.
There are 4 types of awards you can nominate someone for:
1. Access R&D Award: For Research and Development
2. Access Innovation Award: For development of new access features and services
3. Partnership Award: For furthering effective working relationships between industry, consumers and other stakeholders for the advancement of access
4. Access Advancement Award: For significant contribution to the advancement of access engineering
Attention Screen reader users:
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Table-of-Contents
Background Information
About AAES
AAES
Contact Information
AAES Vision
AAES Objectives
About NARTE
NARTE Contact Information
NARTE Vision
About RESNA
RESNA Contact Information
RESNA Vision
Excellence in Access Awards Program
Purpose of Award Program
Goals of AAES' Excellence in Access Awards program
Nomination and Selection Process
Eligibility
Evaluation Criteria
Nomination Form
Background Information
About AAES
AAES, the Association of Access Engineering Specialists, is an association that brings together people from a variety of disciplines to develop the art and science of disability access engineering. AAES exists as a subgroup within the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. (NARTE) and in partnership with The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). AAES was formed in 1997.
AAES Contact Information:
AAES
PO Box 678
Medway, MA, 02053
www.narte.org/aaes
(508) 533-8333
(800) 896-2783
(508) 533-3815 (FAX)
AAES Vision:
AAES is an interdisciplinary community, which brings together people with a common interest in improving the accessibility of products and services. The purpose of the AAES community is to develop the art and science of access engineering
AAES Objectives:
AAES primary strategies for developing the discipline of access engineering are technical development activities and consensus building. AAES encourages and facilitates a number of activities, which encourage the technical development of the field.
AAES pursues the following objectives:
* To develop a body of knowledge and resource base for the design and development of accessible equipment, software and services.
* To encourage the development of access techniques and promote standards for access compatibility.
* To develop means by which access, or degrees of access, may be objectively verified or measured, either over a range of issues or for specific issues.
* To build consensus solutions through industry/consumer dialogue and forums.
* To provide a vehicle to present problems, recommendations, solutions and new developments.
* To support an ongoing information exchange and networking among those involved in access engineering so as to assist them in their efforts to resolve access issues in all industries.
About NARTE
The National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.
[NARTE] is a worldwide, non-profit, professional organization that certifies qualified engineers and technicians in the fields of Telecommunications, Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference and Electrostatic Discharge control.
NARTE Contact Information:
NARTE, Inc.
PO Box 678
Medway, MA, 02053
www.narte.org
(508) 533-8333
(800) 89-NARTE
(508) 533-3815 (FAX)
narte@110.net (e-mail)
NARTE Vision:
NARTE shall be recognized world wide, as a non-profit, certification organization, which represents a standard of excellence in the field of communications. NARTE encourages and promotes the expansion of university and college curriculums and support scholarship programs, which will enable future practitioners to maintain the integrity of evolving communication technology.
About RESNA
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America [RESNA] is an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technologies (AT).
RESNA Contact Information:
RESNA
Suite 1540
1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
http://www.resna.org
(703) 524-6686 (Phone)
(703) 524-6630 (Fax)
(703) 524-6639 (TTY)
General email for RESNA is: natloffice@resna.org .
RESNA Vision:
RESNA sees the field of Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology as being widely recognized and respected for the effect that technology has on the prosperity, independence, and quality of life of the persons who choose to use technology to accomplish tasks which could not otherwise be completed independently.
People interested in this technology, most often the elderly or persons with a disability, will have easy access to helpful, objective, accurate information based on quality research and reporting. Access to information will provide potential users with the opportunity to become informed consumers.
Informed consumers using Rehabilitative/Assistive Technology expect useful and reliable products that are reasonably priced.
Consumers seeking assistance in their purchasing decisions will be able to identify qualified professionals in the sale and service of assistive devices. Consumers will also be able to identify qualified professionals who can assist them in identifying and quantifying their functional capabilities, evaluating their skills and formulating appropriate solutions to expand and maintain their capabilities. Through rigorous scientific research, the knowledge base of Rehabilitative/Assistive Technology will be verified and expanded. RESNA is a community of people who share this vision.
RESNA shall be the advocate and catalyst to make this vision become reality.
Excellence in Access Awards Program
Purpose of Award Program
The purpose of AAES's Excellence in Access Awards Program is to recognize significant innovative technical contributions to the access engineering profession in the following areas:
1. Designing, developing and marketing a mainstream product/service with features that meet the needs of all consumers, including those with disabilities. The nomination may refer to features of the product/service, installation methods, product support, training, documentation or any other dimension of the product/service offering.
2. Significantly expanding the body of knowledge associated with a functional area of access engineering, a major new concept, product, tool, or technique.
3. Establishing or adapting a body of knowledge new to access engineering such that it is accepted theoretically and/or successfully implemented in industry, thus expanding the universe of access engineering knowledge.
4. Providing exceptional technical leadership in a major interdisciplinary project focused on access engineering.
Goals of AAES' Excellence in Access Awards program
1. To recognize individuals and companies that do an exceptional job of developing products and services which are accessible and usable by consumers with disabilities;
2. Inspire others to do more by using award recipients as role models;
3. To reinforce the actions and mindsets that are required to develop products and services that are accessible and usable by consumers with disabilities.
Nomination and Selection Process
1. Submit applications to AAES via the NARTE mail drops
2. The AAES Board evaluates them against the criteria
3. Winners are selected and notified
4. Press releases written and distributed
Eligibility
Any product feature, process or service; by any company, individual or organization; in any industry, worldwide, which makes a significant contribution to the advancement of access engineering.
Number of Awards: Normally not more than 8 awards to be conferred annually.
The awards will generally, but not rigidly, be distributed as two for each of the four categories per year.
Evaluation Criteria
In preparing the nomination, the following points must be addressed:
* The subject of the award nomination must be clearly defined, particularly the technical attributes that uniquely define the achievement;
* The nomination should outline the specific action(s) that the nominee took to achieve the results. Included should be a narrative of the circumstances under which the idea or innovation was developed and its uniqueness. The extent of collaboration with others [other than the honoree(s)] should be indicated;
* The nomination should describe the specific benefits derived from the achievement and who received such benefits, with special attention given to the new technical aspects that have been utilized; and,
* Previous recognition of the submitted achievement should be described.
Other recognition previously afforded the nominee should be listed.
Nomination Form
This entire form, that follows, must be completed, submitted with criteria data, and postmarked on or before Friday, May 12, 2000 at 5:00 PM for consideration. Please submit the award criteria electronically via e-mail (Microsoft Word or ACSII Text) or in print or type on 8.5" x 11" white paper.
Mail completed printed and typed forms to:
The Association of Accessing Engineering Specialists
Access Awards Nominations
c/o NARTE
P.O. Box 678
Medway, MA 02053
Or by e-mail to: narte@110.net :
Nominee Information:
1. Product/Service being nominated:
2. Individual or Company Name:
3. Contact name(s):
4. Mailing Address:
5. Phone/TTY (day and evening):
6. Fax:
7. E-mail:
Nominator Information:
8. Name:
9. Mailing Address:
10. Phone/TTY (day and evening)::
11. Fax:
12. E-mail:
13. Nominator's signature:____________________________________________
14. Date:__________________________
Description of Nomination:
In preparing the nomination, the following points must be addressed:
The subject of the award nomination must be clearly defined, particularly the technical attributes that uniquely define the achievement;
The nomination should outline the specific action(s) that the nominee took to achieve the results.
Included should be a narrative of the circumstances under which the idea or innovation was developed and its uniqueness.
The extent of collaboration with others [other than the honoree(s)] should be indicated;
Include a History of the product/project
Include accompanying information as much as possible
Please note: Submission materials will not be returned.
Nomination Form Instructions:
Fill in all appropriate sections and submit this nomination form along with any separate pieces of paper.
Questions regarding the Access Award may be e-mailed to:
narte@110.net (e-mail)
Or faxed to:
(508) 533-3815 (FAX)
Due Date:
This form must be completed, submitted with criteria data, and postmarked on or before Friday, May 12, 2000 at 5:00 PM for consideration.
AAES Excellence in Access Award Program
