[Nfbk] Source of potential funds for National Convention

[Melanie Peskoe]

Here is a bit of information from the website
http://chfs.ky.gov/ccdd/LDF.htm (the Kentucky State Cabinet for Health and
family services. There is a grant program described below that some of you
may be interested in. Other NFB affiliates have had luck getting funding
from this agency in their states. Please read the text below and then visit
the website if you’d like to apply. The deadline for application is May 1.

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The Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities (CCDD) has a
reimbursement grant available for financial assistance for individuals with
developmental disabilities and their close support network to participate in
both in and out-of-state leadership development opportunities. The purpose
of the fund is to empower individuals to achieve full citizenship and
inclusion in their community through education, capacity building and
advocacy.

Who is eligible?
A. Qualifying individual - CCDD only considers applications from individuals
with developmental disabilities, defined as a severe, life-long disability
attributable to mental and/or physical impairments, manifested before age
22.  Developmental disabilities results in substantial limitation in 3 or
more areas of major life activities:

§  Capacity of independent living;

§  Economic self-sufficiency;

§  Learning;

§  Mobility;

§  Receptive and expressive language;

§  Self-care; and

§  Self-direction.

This person is considered the qualifying individual. All applications must
include the name of the qualifying individual.

B. A qualifying individual or a member of the individual’s close support
network may request funds; however this will be done under the qualifying
individual name. 

C. Any usage of the fund will count toward the total allowable approved
funds usage for the qualifying individual.

 

 

 

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Melanie Peskoe

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