Retreat Waiver
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Application Deadline: CLOSED
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INTRODUCTION
This waiver is intended to assist codas who are residents of a CODA International Region-3 state (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) to attend the CODA Midwest Regional Retreat. Codas residing outside of these states are welcome to apply, however priority is given to serving the codas residing in the area primarily served by CODA Midwest.
Attending a regional retreat can be a considerable expense. In addition to registration, there is also the cost of travel and the financial burden of taking time off from work to attend. These expenses add up and can financially prevent individuals from experiencing the benefits of a regional retreat.
Waivers are sent directly to the retreat registration in the name of chosen recipients. Once an applicant has been selected to receive a waiver, CODA Midwest will register the recipient to attend the regional retreat.
APPLICATION
To apply for a Region Retreat Waiver:
CONSIDERATIONS
Below are basic considerations to keep in mind regarding how applications are graded:
Application Opens: CLOSED
Application Deadline: CLOSED
Applicant Notification: CLOSED
INTRODUCTION
This waiver is intended to assist codas who are residents of a CODA International Region-3 state (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) to attend the CODA Midwest Regional Retreat. Codas residing outside of these states are welcome to apply, however priority is given to serving the codas residing in the area primarily served by CODA Midwest.
Attending a regional retreat can be a considerable expense. In addition to registration, there is also the cost of travel and the financial burden of taking time off from work to attend. These expenses add up and can financially prevent individuals from experiencing the benefits of a regional retreat.
Waivers are sent directly to the retreat registration in the name of chosen recipients. Once an applicant has been selected to receive a waiver, CODA Midwest will register the recipient to attend the regional retreat.
APPLICATION
To apply for a Region Retreat Waiver:
- Send an email to awards@codamidwest.org
- Answer the following questions in the structure laid out below.
- Add awards@codamidwest.org to your contacts, to ensure replies don't go to your spam folder.
- Name:
- Date of birth:
- Gender you identify with:
- Address:
- Parent(s) names and the hearing status they identify with:
- How many siblings and the hearing status they identify with:
- List the five most recent CODA Regional Retreats and/or CODA International Conferences attended (if any):
- Tell us a bit about yourself, work, school, extra-curricular activities, volunteering, family, etc.
- Describe why you are seeking financial assistance to attend retreat.
- Describe your experience as a child of Deaf adults.
- Did anyone refer you to apply for the waiver?
CONSIDERATIONS
Below are basic considerations to keep in mind regarding how applications are graded:
- Residency. Is the applicant a resident of a CODA International Region-3 State (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota)? Does the applicant reside outside of Region-3?
- Attendance. Has the applicant never attended a retreat and/or conference? Has the applicant attended one retreat and/or conference? Has the applicant attended more than one retreat and/or conference?
- Finance. Does the applicant give a clear and detailed explanation why they are seeking financial assistance?
- Coda experience. Does the applicant give a clear and detailed explanation of their coda experience, and of their interest in attending a regional retreat?
- Biography. Does the applicant describe their background and activities in a clear and detailed manner?