Legal & Financial

Social Security Direct Express Card

jwilliams — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:53:43 -0500

If you or someone you know receives Social Security, you should be aware that a new option for receiving and managing benefits is coming soon.

Next month, the U.S. Department of Treasury will begin sending letters to Social Security beneficiaries regarding the new Direct Express debit card. The Direct Express is a prepaid card that converts Social Security funds into a more convenient form for beneficiaries. It is designed for easy use, including withdrawing cash at ATMs and bank branches, making online purchases, and paying bills.

Understanding Soldier Benefits

clewis — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:52:31 -0500

Q: What types of insurance benefits do soldiers returning from Deployments have?

Law and Policy

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:08:50 -0500

Social Security Administration Laws and Legislation includes current and proposed program rules for the Social Security Administration. Children with Disabilities page from the Nebraska Health & Human Services Department.

Rule 51 from the Nebraska Department of Education.

Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA)

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:14:07 -0500

Scholarship Trust for Deaf and Near Deaf. In 1975 the Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA) established a scholarship trust for the deaf and near deaf. The intent and purposes of the trust are the giving of financial aid or assistance to US Residents who are deaf and hearing impaired who may benefit from medical, mechanical or specialized treatment or special education. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need.

Tourism Foundation Yellow Ribbon Scholarship

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:12:07 -0500

Eligibility: Hearing Impaired, interest in tourism/travel or hotel/restaurant management.
Minimum GPA 3.0

Contact
National Tourism Foundation
546 East Main Street
Lexington KY 40508
800-682-8886

http://www.ntfonline.org/

Sertoma International Scholarships (Oticon - Phonic Ear)

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:09:59 -0500

Sertoma International is now accepting applications for scholarships for all deaf and hard of hearing college students pursuing four-year degrees. This organization will provide 13 awards of $1,000 each to students attending universities in the US or Canada . This scholarship program has been made possible through a donation by Oticon, Inc. and Phonic Ear Inc. Both companies are well known for the hearing instruments they create and produce. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with request.

Graeme Clark Foundation

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:05:35 -0500

The Graeme Clark Scholarship is a unique award open to Nucleus® cochlear implant recipients around the world. Awarded by Cochlear, this Scholarship has been set up to help individuals further themselves by undertaking university studies.

The Graduate Fellowship Fund

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:03:15 -0500

The Graduate Fellowship Fund (GFF) offers financial support to individuals who are deaf who are studying for their doctoral degrees. Grants are awarded annually. Applicants must be deaf or hard of hearing and must be accepted for doctoral study at an accredited college or university.

http://pr.gallaudet.edu/otg/Article.asp?ArticleID=3442

Graduate Fellowship Fund
Gallaudet University Alumni Association
800 Florida Ave. NE
Washington , DC 20002-3695
Phone: (202) 651-5060

CODA International

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:00:01 -0500

Applicants may compete for both scholarships but a separate essay is required for each submission.

Deadline for submission: all applications must be completed and postmarked by (the deadline).
Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail.
Winning scholarship essays will be published in CODA Connection, the organization's newsletter.
Applications are sent out beginning 2nd week in January.

More information, deadlines and/or applications can be obtained from:

Alexander Graham Bell Association

clewis — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:57:35 -0500

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing /College Scholarship Awards Application requests taken between September 1 and January 1.

Awarded to qualified students with moderate to profound hearing loss to continue their education. Students must demonstrate a serious commitment to academic and career excellence. Applicant must be identified as having a moderate to profound hearing loss since birth or before acquiring language and must have a 60 dB ro greater hearing loss in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz.