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CDRF SCHOLARSHIP

The Californians for Disability Rights Foundation (CDRF) is pleased to offer its annual scholarship for students with disabilities.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP?
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to people with disabilities who have been admitted to or are enrolled in a California college or university and who are committed to taking a leadership role in improving the lives of persons with disabilities.
WHAT AMOUNT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP?
For 2009, one (1) or more $500 scholarship/s will be given.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any person with a verified physical, mental, or learning disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as defined in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, who has been admitted to or is enrolled in an accredited state university, community college, private college, or university in California may apply.
WHAT ARE THE AWARD CRITERIA?
Applications for the scholarship will be rated as follows:
(1) 50% Demonstrated Leadership--Please attach a brief description of the activities which you have been involved that has improved the lives of people with disabilities in California. Additionally, include your major and degree level that you are working towards. Lastly, include a discussion of your involvement, if any, in intercultural activities and provide evidence of your development towards a positive leadership style.
(2) 50% Essay-- In a short essay outline your educational and vocational goals, activities, organizational memberships, and plans to serve as a role model or otherwise improve the full participation of Californians with disabilities in all aspects of community life.

HOW DO I APPLY AND WHAT IS THE DEADLINE?
Print and Mail the application
Postmarked no later than March 2, 2009
Send completed application to:
CDRF C/O Ben Rockwell
475 W 5th St. #2-G
Long Beach, CA 90802-6619

Or email to:

rocky.ben@verizon.net
Completed application must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2009.
WHEN WILL THE SCHOLARSHIP BE AWARDED?
The scholarship will be awarded on March 30, 2009.
________________________________________
CDRF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please Print or Type the Application.
1) Name ________________________________________________
2) Address ______________________________________________
3) Telephone ___________________________________________
4) Major/Educational Goal: _________________________________
5) Vocational Goal: _______________________________________
6) College or University You Attend or Have Been Admitted to: _______________________________________________________
7) Class level: (Circle one)
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate
Expected graduation date__________
8) Are you currently a member of CDR? ____If you would you like to become a member, please indicate. _______________________________________________________

Please remember to include the following information in your application:
 Scholarship Application
 Verification of disability (by DSS Director, Rehabilitation Counselor, doctor or other professional)
 A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or other individual who has knowledge of your academic ability and achievements.
 Documentation of enrollment in or acceptance by an accredited college/university.
 An essay regarding your educational and vocational goals, activities, organizational memberships, examples of your leadership qualities, and plans to serve as a role model and/or otherwise improve the lives of Californians with disabilities. Describe how this scholarship will help you to reach your goals.

Essay has the following requirements:
 Not to exceed four typewritten pages
 Double spaced,
 14 point font
 One inch margins
 Last name and page number on each page

I verify that the information on this application, and in the included documentation, is true, complete, and accurate and furthermore that the essay is my own work and not attributable to any other source.

_______________________________________________________
(Signature) (Date)
Completed application must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2009.

For a Document Click Here:

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ByLaws Changes for CDR, Inc at the Membership Meeting in March 2008

Hello CDR members,


There is a meeting of the full membership at the RespectAbility Conference in March in Los Angeles. Linked to this posting are the current bylaws and the proposed changes to the bylaws.

Copies will also be available at the meeting. Please bring your membership current so you can vote at the meeting.

Final as adopted/amended is linked to the title of this post and below.

DRAFT Changes for March 2008 membership meeting to the ByLaws for CDR, Inc

http://cdr-17.org/2008_final-03-08-2008_cdr_bylaws.doc

The CDRF Scholarship 2008 Application

The Californians for Disability Rights Foundation
Scholarship Applicarion is now on-line at:
http://cdr-17.org/CDRF_Scholarship.html

Send far and wide please

Parking Information Sheet for AB 463

Here is the pdf version for printing and laminating for you to use and give out to others in California. Click the Title-it is a link.

Announcing the Parking Information Sheet

Announcing the Parking Information sheet [can be laminated] to aid in protecting your vehicle from persons that do not understand the need to consume additional space for PWD's.

!! ALERT !! AB 463 To be heard in Senate Trans June 12th 1:30 PM

The Senate Transportation Committee will hear the CDR sponsored Bill AB 463, Huffman, Disabled Parking. Here is the link to the Bill Language and the Analysis. As of this writing, there is no recorded opposition -but that may change before Tuesday. Please write [FAX] the committee members and ask for a yes vote on AB 463.

http://www.legislature.ca.gov/cgi-bin/port-postquery?bill_number=ab_463&sess=CUR&house=B&author=huffman
Chair: Senator Alan Lowenthal 27th District Room 2032 Fax 916-327-9113
V-Chair: Senator Tom McClintock 19th District Room 3070 Fax 916-324-7544
Senators:
Leland Yee 8th District Room 4048 Fax 916-327-2186
Roy Ashburn 18th District Room 3063 Fax 916-322-3304
Tom Torlakson 7th District Room 5050 Fax 916-445-2527
Gilbert Cedillo 22nd District Room 5100 Fax 916-327-8817
Ellen Corbett 10th District Room 3092 Fax 916-327-2433
Robert Dutton 31st District Room 5094 Fax 916-327-2272
Tom Harmon 35th District Room 2052 Fax 916-445-9263
Christine Kehoe 39th District Room 4038 Fax 916-327-2188
Joe Simitian 11th District Room 2080 Fax 916-323-4529