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Applications must be received by: March 4, 2010 (by 5:00pm EST)

For additional information visit the Description of the Advocates in Disability Award (ADA) program





















Please respond to the following questions:







Each applicant must submit two (2) letters of reference or support from individuals familiar with the applicant´s work that positively impacts the disability community. The letters should be uploaded via this website.















If you prefer to complete the application in MS Word format, click here to download the application



Semi-finalists will be contacted for phone interviews.

By submitting an application, you are confirming the following:

  • You are between the ages of 14 and 26
  • You are a person with a disability
  • You currently reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area
  • You are not an employee of the HSC Health Care System or a member or family member of it´s Board of Directors
  • You are able to attend the ADA/YTI Briefing Reception on June 3, 2010 (at a location in Northwest DC)
  • You will provide The HSC Foundation (HSCF) with an interim progress report (by December 1, 2010), and a final report (by May 31, 2011) detailing the use of the $7,000 towards the project/activity stated in the application
  • You will make every effort to promote the Advocates in Disability Award (ADA) program in your advocacy work, including your participation in various HSCF activities and / or activities arranged by HSCF
  • You are providing permission to the HSC Foundation to use photos and materials related to you and your ADA project/activity for marketing/PR, education, and promotional purposes