Judith Heumann Disability Rights Advocacy Award
The Faculty Staff Council for Disability Inclusion seeks to recognize employees who have contributed substantially to respecting individuals with disabilities on campus and have served as change agents in disability inclusion and innovation. Nominees may demonstrate outstanding contributions through taking an active or leadership role in promoting awareness, innovations, leadership, policy development, programs, environmental change, identifying and addressing a current need in disability inclusion through advocacy, serving as a change agent, and/or providing exceptional mentorship and support for the benefit of the campus community.
Nominations will be solicited in September and October to recognize University of Kansas employees and/or a team of employees who have demonstrated substantial contributions and/or advancements in fostering disability inclusion. Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by others. Nominations will be carefully reviewed by Council members to determine if the contributions create lasting and substantial change in disability inclusion and/or in the disability community that aligns with Judith Heumann's work and legacy.
If the Council determines it is appropriate to bestow this recognition upon one of the nominees, the Judith Heumann Disability Rights Advocacy Award will be given during the annual October ADA RCEA National Disability Employment Awareness Celebration. The Council will publicize this honor through appropriate KU websites, social media outlets, events, etc.