Mission: To increase inclusion and access to health and physical activity for people with disabilities.

Six Flags Friends Scholarships

April 12, 2010

Scholarships are given to young leaders who are taking action to make their community (local and/or globally) a better place.

Deadline: April 30, 2010
Funding Amount: $1,500
Number of Awards: 6

To find out more about Six Flags Scholarship follow this link

Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Research Grants

April 12, 2010

Funds are provided for Child Care Research Partnership grants to support research that addresses issues of significance related to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). Services and programs inform policy decisions and solutions, particularly for underserved populations.

Deadline: June 4, 2010
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Number of Awards: 4

For more information about the child research grants click here

Announcing the 2010 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Call for Scripts

April 1, 2010

Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: April 15, 2010
Award Amount: $2,000

To learn more about the VSA Arts  visit their website

Request for Applications Announced: Fostering the Progress of the Autism Treatment Network

April 1, 2010

This request solicits applications for Autism Treatment Network Centers of Clinical Excellence (CCE). The network consists of hospitals and academic medical centers with extensive experience in the diagnosis, assessment, and medical treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Letter of Intent: April 16, 2010

Award Ceiling: $140,000 a year for three years.

For more information click here.

Family Caregiver Resources

March 29,. 2010

Next Step in Care provides information and advice to help family caregivers and health care providers plan safe and smooth transitions for patients. Transitions occur when patients move from one care setting to another, for example, from a hospital to home or rehab facility, or when home care agency services start and end.

Next Step in Care helps with the keys to smooth transitions: careful planning, clear communication, and ongoing coordination. The First Step in Care: Becoming a Family Caregiver is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian. 

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