Programs & Grants In Action
MEAF Intern Wins Leadership Award
Prior to coming to Washington this summer as a MEAF/AAPD Congressional Intern, Leah Katz-Hernandez was already making a name for herself in the political world. In fact, the Latino Inaugural Celebration Committee honored her with the Local Grassroots Community Leadership 2009 Award for her organizing efforts during the 2008 presidential campaign. Recipients of this award must have proven leadership skills and commitment to community participation, have volunteered and encouraged others to do so for a grassroots cause, and have significantly impacted a large population.
Leah, a fourth year student at Gallaudet University majoring in Government and English, passionately believes that citizens should exercise their right to vote and that everyone should get involved in the political process. As a multiply-hyphenated American -- Hispanic/Japanese/Jewish/Deaf --Leah’s personal experiences drive her commitment to equal participation for all.
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Current Grants
Below are examples of MEAF's current grant activity. Visit our complete Grant History page to see how MEAF has assisted young people with disabilities over the years.
MEAF/AAPD Congressional Internship Program
American Association of People with Disabilities
$284,000 / 2008-2010
$222,000 / 2005-2007
$122,000 / 2002-2004
With MEAF as the founding sponsor, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) launched an internship program on Capitol Hill for college students with disabilities. Working hands-on in Congressional offices, students learn about the legislative and political process.
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Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award
American Association of People with Disabilities
$30,000 / 2009-2011
$90,000 / 2000-2008
Paul G. Hearne was a tireless advocate and visionary leader with a lifelong
disability who achieved success as a lawyer, nonprofit executive, foundation
president, federal agency director, and mentor to countless people with
disabilities.
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Expanding Summer Learning Opportunities for ALL Children
National Inclusion Project / National Association for Summer Learning
$40,000 / 2009-2010
Supports a joint project between the National Association for Summer Learning and the National Inclusion Project to develop a summer learning curriculum to help summer camps fully include youth with disabilities.
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Include All Girls Initiative
Girl Scouts of the USA
$100,000 / 2008-2010
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
$150,000 / 2008-2010
The Including All Girls Initiative seeks to make Girl Scouting more inviting and accessible to girls with disabilities throughout the United States. GSUSA will select a minimum of five Councils to model inclusive Scouting. Best practices will be developed and documented from these model programs over the next three years and shared with Councils throughout the country at a national training conference in year three.
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Training & Technical Assistance to Support Inclusive Practices
Kids Included Together - San Diego, Inc.
$200,000 / 2007-2010
Through its National Training Center on Inclusion, Kids Included Together will provide a blended-learning approach comprised of eLearning, hands-on training, conference workshops and print materials to 10 new affiliated youth-serving organizations to enable them to create inclusive environments.
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