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Shriver-Kennedy Student Achievement Award

This award recognizes students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities who excel in one or more of the following areas: academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent activities, technology, and self-advocacy.

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Deadline:
September 24, 2024
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Melissa Savage

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This award recognizes students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities who excel in one or more of the following areas: academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent activities, technology, and self-advocacy.

Presented to a young person up to age 25 who excels in one or more of the following areas: academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent activities, technology, and self-advocacy. Students with an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or other developmental disability are eligible for this award

Apply at https://z.umn.edu/DADDawards

  • Members and non-members can nominate
  • While not mandatory (except for Burton Blatt which requires at least two nominations), we highly encourage multiple nominations for each nominee
  • All nominations due by 11:59pm Eastern time on September 24
  • Award winners will be notified in mid-October and awards will be formally presented at the DADD conference in January
2024 Cameron Birch
2023 Jiya Rai
2022 William Fitzgerald
2021 Scott Fisher
2020 Michael Johnson
2016 Marissa Schletzbaum
2014 Eric Kirschner
2013 Jesse Harbison
2011 Jordan Obrecht

 

Last Updated:  26 July, 2024

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