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Purpose:
This award is presented to a doctoral student enrolled in a program in education or a related field, and who demonstrates potential for leadership in teaching, scholarship, and service on behalf of people with significant disabilities. The individual needs to have demonstrated a continuing commitment in working in partnership with people with disabilities. The award, established in 1978, is in honor of the leadership and inspiration of one of the founding members of TASH, Professor Alice H. Hayden. Dr Hayden was the Founder and Director of the Model Pre-School Center for Handicapped Children, of the University of Washington Child Development and Mental Retardation, Center Experimental Education Unit. Much of her writing addresses strategies for early and continuous intervention with children with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary and parent centered approach. Alice was a member of several of the publication, nomination, and other committees of TASH. In 1977 she was awarded an honorary doctorate degree for her pioneering work in that area of child development and her leadership in demonstrating and believing in the power of cooperative and coordinated efforts in improving the lives of children and youth labeled with severe disabilities.
Awards:
All awardees will receive a free trip to attend the TASH 2008 Conference and Awards Ceremony in Nashville, TN December 3-6, 2008, and will be recognized in the conference program, on the TASH website and at the closing general session. Awardees will receive a complimentary conference registration, roundtrip airfare and three nights lodging for one individual per award category. Winners will receive a commemorative plaque and TASH will promote their accomplishments to trade media and local press.
Submission Deadline:
You can download a nomination form (.doc) to be submitted, via e-mail, no later than September 20, 2008 to the Award Panel.
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