The 2011 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Students with Intellectual Disabilities is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

 

The conference will be a great opportunity to meet and learn from national experts about high-quality postsecondary options. The conference will take place on Nov 3 and 4 at George Mason University. The National Down Syndrome Society is sponsoring the conference with GMU, with national organizations and federal agencies cosponsoring. To learn more or to register, visit: http://www.sscsid.org/

 

Stephanie Smith Lee

National Down Syndrome Society

 

Application info follows:

 

2011 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Students with Intellectual Disabilities

 

Announcement of Registration Scholarships for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

 

Due to a generous donation from Edy and Dawn Carlson, scholarships are available to pay the $200 registration fee for four individuals with intellectual disabilities to attend the conference.

 

If you would like to apply to receive one of these scholarships, please fill out the form below. More information about the conference may be found at www.sscsid.org.

 

Please return the completed form to Rachel Korpan Lee via email at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Decisions will be made about who will receive the scholarships beginning on October 14 and will continue until the scholarships are awarded.

 

Name: ________________________________________________________________

 

Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________

 

Email Address: __________________________________________________________

 

Phone Number: __________________________________________________________

 

I am (check all that apply):

 

___ an individual with an intellectual disability

 

___ connected to a disability or other organization (please provide the name of the organization and your role with the organization, such as member, Board member, etc.)

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Tell us why you are interested in attending the conference:

 

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Tell us how you will share the information you learn at the conference and with whom:

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If you have any questions about this application, contact Rachel Korpan Lee at

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