Posted on October 31, 2008	print  e-mail
Deadline: December 31, 2008

National Organization on Disability Invites Entries for Accessible America Award Program

The National Organization on Disability's Accessible America Award program is a $25,000 award competition open to all cities and towns across the United States. The program seeks to recognize and promote replication of exemplary practices that communities use to facilitate the comprehensive involvement of citizens with disabilities in community life.

NOD is issuing the call for entries in celebration of National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. American mayors and chief elected officials are invited to enter their communities in the competition. Communities compete for a $25,000 cash prize and the distinction of being identified as one of the best places in the U.S. for people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play. The cash award will be presented to the chief elected official in the winning city, town, or county. The funds should be used to further the community's efforts in closing the participation gaps for citizens with disabilities.

Any city, town, county, or sovereign tribal government in the United States and its territories may submit entries for the award competition.

Visit the NOD Web site for program guidelines and application materials.

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Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Disabilities
Geographic Funding Area: National

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