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National Organization on Disability Honors
Author: | Saturday March 24, 2007
Forty non-disability organizations to be recognized.
Competition Recognizes
Services of Associations
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) has announced a competition for 40 eligible major non-disability associations from across America to recognize their work on behalf of people with disabilities.
“America's associations have long been overlooked as a productive vehicle in national efforts to expand opportunities for those of us with disabilities,” said Nancy Starnes, vice president of NOD.
The competition, which is sponsored by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the National Organization on Disability.
The winners of the competition will demonstrate innovative programs or projects that involve improving access to jobs, education, religious worship, voting, transportation, housing, social opportunities, recreation, cultural or sports activities, or emergency preparedness.
The winning programs or projects help people with disabilities become full and equal participants in the life of their community. The competition is designed to highlight the work of the association's chapter or affiliate and inspire others to create equally effective programs or projects.
Five winning associations will receive $2,000 each to acknowledge one of their chapters or affiliates for an outstanding program or project that showcases how their members help citizens with disabilities participate in and contribute to the economic, social and cultural vitality of the community.
To enter the competition, an eligible association must complete an official application form and submit it to NOD no later than August 31, 2007. The 40 eligible associations are:
AARP • American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
American Association of Museums • American Association of University Women
American Bar • American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
American Institute of Architects • American Lawyers Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary • American Library Association • American Red Cross
American Society of Association Executives • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Boy Scouts of America • Boys and Girls Clubs of America • Camp Fire USA
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America • General Federation of Women's Clubs
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. •League of Women Voters of the United States
National 4-H Council • National Association of Secondary School Principals
National Association of Counties • National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association of Towns and Townships
National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities
National Foundation for Women Legislators • National School Boards Association
Older Women's League • Pilot International Foundation • Sister Cities International
Telecom Pioneers of America • The American Legion • The Child Welfare League
The United States Conference of Mayors • Travelers Aid International
Women in Community Service • YMCA of the USA • YWCA of the USA.
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