[lCHARGE] Re: Courage Center nominations

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I received this and thought one or two of you might know a CHARGer who

deserves this.

Sally, where are you again?

Bonnie

In a message dated 6/7/2005 11:54:55 AM Eastern Standard Time,

media@... writes:

Courage Center Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

to Honor People with Disabilities Who Have Achieved

Outstanding Vocational Success

Deadline: June 30, 2005

The Courage Center ( _http://www.courage.org/_ () ), a

rehabilitation and resource center for people with

disabilities, is accepting nominations for its annual Jay

and Rose Awards. The award is open to people

living in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota and

South Dakota.

Established in 1964, the awards are administered by the

center, with funding from the Jay and Rose

Foundation. The purpose of the awards is to encourage

people with disabilities to prepare for and find

employment in their chosen field, as well as to encourage

employers to recognize the advantages of hiring people

with disabilities.

The awards are presented each year to people with

disabilities who have achieved outstanding success in

their vocation. Winners receive a special plaque and cash

award, and are recognized at the center's annual

Celebration of Courage event.

Nominees for the award must have a physical disability and

be vocationally and financially independent (medical

assistance excluded) for a minimum of three years. Self-

employed individuals are also eligible for the award.

Employers are encouraged to nominate employees who meet

these criteria.

Application forms are available at the Courage Center Web

site.

RFP Link: _http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/2428/courage_ ()

Ortiz

United States Association of Blind Athletes

33 N. Institute

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

fax

_rortiz@..._ ()

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World Youth Championships August 4-10. Over 300 athletes from more than 25

countries will descend upon Colorado Springs for a week of spirited

competition in five sports. Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are

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calling USABA at (719) 630-0422