The Disability History Contest Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 Disability History Essay Contest in West Virginia! This contest is designed to provide you with an opportunity to showcase your writing skills, share what you have learned about the Disability Rights Movement, use your ability to form and express opinions, and perhaps to earn some money to help you into your future! All WV high school seniors are invited to submit an entry.
While federal law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, we still face barriers every day. The essay topic this year is: “How (insert name of famous person) Has Influenced Me” Pick a famous person with a disability that was born prior to 1970. Discuss the individual, his or her disability, and career and explain how his or her contributions have influenced you personally and your plans for the future. The top award will be presented to the state winner, and awards may be presented to first-place and secondplace entries from six Districts of our state. The awards are as follows: State Winner $3,250 District First Place $1,750 District Second Place $1,000 The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services has generously provided funding for all awards. All entries must be submitted electronically by E-mail or http://www.wvsilc.org/essaycontestapp.htm by midnight on March 29, 2022 to: WV Statewide Independent Living Council ATTN: Essay Contest E-mail: [email protected] or Link: http://www.wvsilc.org/essaycontestapp.htm (If you need assistance submitting your essay call 855-855-9743 toll free.) Comments are closed.
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