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Purpose:
This award honors presentations in print, film or other forms of media, which promote positive images of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. Criteria for this award include:
- Available in alternative formats; optimally accessible to all viewers/participants
- Supports the philosophy of independent living/ self determination
- Contributes to the elimination of stereotypes by portraying people with disabilities and their lives accurately and in respect of the complexities of being human.
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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