The mission of the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is to contribute to national, state, and local efforts to promote health and wellness in people with disabilities and identify effective intervention strategies that reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. Further, AAHD accomplishes its mission through research, education, and advocacy at the national, state and community level.

Moreover, The long and distinguished career in disability advocacy and service of Frederick J. Krause began in 1954 when he served as a special education teacher for the Illinois Department of Education. Further, He created a model educational and training curriculum for school-aged children with severe intellectual disabilities which became a model for the Nation. Following that, Fred became a Supervising Therapist at the Illinois State School for the Mentally Retarded from 1955-56. Recognizing his leadership abilities, he was promoted to become the Rehabilitation Director of the Illinois Department of Health from 1956-61. From 1961-1969, Fred became the Executive Director of the California Council for Retarded Children, Inc., Also, working to improve the lives of all Californians.

Benefit

• The successful applicants of AAHD Scholarships in the US, 2019-20 will receive an award of $1,000.

Eligibility

• The AAHD Scholarships in the US, 2019-20 is available to US citizens and legal residents living in the United States.
• Further, Applicants with a disability and who are undertaking their second year of the undergraduate studies or be enrolling full-time/part-time in graduate studies in an accredited university are eligible.
• Candidates must be pursuing their studies related to health and disability.
• Applicants must have a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act.
• Also, Students majoring in public health, disability studies, health promotion or a field related to disability and
• health and those with a history of community service and/or volunteer activities will be given preference.

Document requirements

• Applicants of AAHD Scholarships in the US, 2019-20 must provide two recommendation letters.
• An official copy of the college transcript must be sealed in an envelope and mailed to AAHD.
• Must provide documentation of the disability from a specialist.
• Finally, A personal statement in 200 words.