The Inside Scoop - February 2008
Need Extra Money for College?
Tired of Loans to Pay Back?
Why not Apply for a Scholarship?
Stacy Willis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Amount of Award: Up to $2,500 for one year only (2008-2009)
Eligibility: Must have completed at least 30 hours at UALR or another accredited college or university (graduate students may apply); have a GPA of 2.50 or higher; and have organization/community involvement
Applications Available: Disability Resource Center, DSC 103, or call us at 501.569.3143 (v/tty) to request that one be e-mailed or faxed to you
A Good Strategy When Applying: Scholarship applications should be professional looking, checked for grammatical errors, and your responses to questions A—E must be typed (you may use a computer and attach the answers to the application). It is very important that applicants follow all of the instructions, and turn in everything by the deadline. The Stacy Willis Scholarship application process is not difficult or time consuming, so please consider applying if you are eligible!
Other Scholarships/Resources Available
Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Award—blind/low vision
http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm
Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship
http://www.scholarshipprograms.org/bada/bada_2005_ins.htm
Ralph G. Norman Scholarship—learning disabilities
http://www.ldaarkansas.org/scholarships.html
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award
http://www.epilepsy-scholarship.com/
UALR Private Scholarships
http://www.ualr.edu/development/
Disability-related Scholarships and Grants (binder located in the DRC office, DSC 103)
New Staff Hired at the Disability Resource Center
The DRC welcomes John Barbuto, our new Access Consultant. He completed his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling through UALR’s online program, and has a range of disability-related experiences, both professional and personal. He has moved here from Syracuse, NY for this position. We know you will enjoy meeting him. He has taken the place of Katy Evans, now the director of disability services at Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock.
Volunteers Needed at the Polls
If you are interested in the political process and in having volunteer experience for your resume, consider volunteering to work during elections. Contact Vincent McKinney at the Disability Rights Center in Little Rock, 501-296-1775, ext. 126, 800-482-1174, or vmckinney@arkdisability.org.
Job Opportunity
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Regional Unit of the South Central States is seeking a State Director to provide leadership, management and coordination of the fund raising, program development, recruitment, public relations, outreach and communications for the State. To support the Regional Unit’s mission, policies, procedures and goals by implementing said policies on the state level and to work towards furthering RFB&D as One Organization. College Degree and related experience required including fundraising expertise, program management, and strong organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit and motivate volunteers.
The SD will work collaboratively with the Regional Executive Director, Regional Development Director, and the Regional Outreach Director on ensuring outcomes for the Unit’s goals and objectives. The Regional Unit serves Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Salary range is commensurate with educational and experience. Excellent benefits, retirement plan, and generous PTO program.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Regional Unit of the South Central States, 1314 West 45th Street, Austin, TX 78756. Resumes can be faxed to (512) 323-9399 or via e-mail to lserafine@rfbdscs.org.