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SERID AWARDS | TRANSITION AWARDS | ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
To Nominate an Individual or Organization for an Award you must submit:
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completed Award Nomination Form (requires Adobe Reader)
Nominations should be made for one of the following categories:
Employer of the Year Award for
Transition
Presented to an employer in recognition of outstanding and ongoing
support in the employment of students with disabilities transitioning
from school to work.
Interagency Transition Council Award
Presented to an Interagency Transition Council that has demonstrated
passion, commitment and teamwork resulting in the successful transition
of students with disabilities to post-secondary settings.
Transition Visionary Award
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated a consistent history of
successful efforts to improve post-school outcomes for students with
disabilities through better transition practices.
Mail or e-mail the completed awards nomination
form and supporting materials to:
Dru Fentem Transition and MH/DD/AD Program Coordinator
GDOL/Rehabilitation Services
1700 Century Circle NE, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30345 404-486-6364
dru.fentem@dol.state.ga.us
Awards Nomination Deadline: October 10, 2008
To Nominate an Individual or Organization for an Award you must submit:
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completed Award Nomination Form (requires Adobe Reader)
Nominations should be made for one of the following categories:
Excellence in AT Service Delivery Team
Award
The Service Delivery Team Award recognizes an AT Team, at the local or
statewide level, that involves two or more professionals or entities
that promote or facilitate the development of effective AT service
delivery. Factors considered include coordination of services,
networking and collaboration, innovation in development and
implementation, and lasting impact of the service provided on person(s)
served. This award honors excellence in the provision of AT services to
rural and/or other underserved people.
AT Visionary Award
The Visionary Award recognizes a leader in the field of Assistive
Technology in Georgia who has enhanced the field by demonstrating
vision, innovation, and/or initiative. This individual has done this
through advancing understanding, access, acquisition and/or quality
service delivery. This award was created by Tools for Life - Georgia’s
AT Act in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field.
AT Innovative Design
The Innovative Design Award recognizes outstanding design of a product,
building, space and/or program. This award was created by Tools for Life
- Georgia’s AT Act to promote creativity and encourage
universal design principles for equal access of all people.
Tools for Life and the Awards Nomination Committee thank you for your consideration of this request and encourage you to nominate a deserving individual or team meeting the award qualifications for these outstanding honors. If you have any questions regarding the award or the nomination form, please e-mail your questions to Carolyn Phillips at carolynpphillips@mindspring.com.
Awards Nomination Deadline: October 10, 2008
To Nominate an Individual or Organization for an Award you must submit:
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completed Award Nomination Form (requires Adobe Reader)
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Letter or Essay describing characteristics and qualities of the award nominee
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Consent Form for Release of Information (for William E. Woodrick Case of the
Year nominations only; requires Adobe Reader)
The essay or letter should provide information regarding the award and why the nominee should be considered for the honor. The letter or essay must be typed, double-spaced and not exceed three (3) pages, except in the case of the William E. Woodrick Case of the Year Award (see instructions.)
Awards Nomination Deadline: July 31, 2008
Mail completed awards nomination form and support materials to:
SERID 2008 Awards Committee
Attn: Wendell W. Barnes, Jr., Chair
Georgia School for the Deaf
232 Perry Farm Road
Cave Spring, GA 30124
SERID AWARD CATEGORIES
Nominations should be made for one of the following categories:
Outstanding Deaf/Hard of Hearing Citizen
Presented to a deaf/hard of hearing individual
who has exhibited outstanding leadership within
the deaf/hard of hearing community.
Distinguished Service Award
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding community
leadership, personal
achievement, or contributions to persons who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Outstanding Educator of the Year
Presented to an individual who exemplifies the highest standard of the
education profession
and who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to educational excellence
for the education
and welfare of persons who are deaf/hard of hearing.
William E. Woodrick Case of the Year
Presented in recognition of unique and/or outstanding efforts in the
rehabilitation of a person
who is deaf or hard of hearing in employment. Please follow the outline
below:
1. Identifying Data
2. Background Information
3. Identification of Problems
4. Solution of Problems
5. Placement
6. Summary and Justification for Selection of This Case
Please limit this recommendation to no more than six (6) typed,
double-spaced pages.
Attach the Informed Consent Form as a cover sheet.
Outstanding Interpreter
Presented to an interpreter in recognition of outstanding service to the
deaf/hard of hearing
community for higher efforts in making communication more accessible and
increasing awareness
of the need for better communication.
Employer of the Year
Presented to an employer in recognition of outstanding efforts in
recruiting and hiring persons
who are deaf/hard of hearing.