National Summit on Disability Policy 2010 scheduled
WASHINGTON - The National Council on Disability (NCD)-sponsored National Summit on Disability Policy will take place July 25-27 at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel.
This is an invitation-only, working meeting to develop recommendations to guide improvements in disability policy and programs for the next decade.
Hosted by NCD, this Summit commemorates the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics for discussion will include: Civil Rights, Education, Emergency Management, Employment, Healthcare, Housing, International Affairs, Statistics and Data, Telecommunications and Technology, and Transportation.
Almost 1,800 people applied for the 300 delegate slots. The selection process was completed in November and notification of selected participants will begin in January.
To help ensure full participation, a limited number of scholarships will be available for consumer delegates (individuals with disabilities not representing an organization). The scholarship will cover hotel and a pro-rated per diem amount for two or three days as needed to assist with meals not covered as part of the Summit.
Each delegate will be responsible for travel and other expenses. Accommodations required for participation during the meeting will be supplied. Lodging expenses for a personal care attendant traveling with the delegate may also be requested. Scholarships will be awarded upon request once delegate selection is complete.
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