The Derby City Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Network- Serving Kentuckiana.
Message From the President
Dear Members & Friends-
In lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting we will be having our annual dinner at Kingfish Restaurant located at 30021 River Road in Louisville at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by the Chapter for all dues-paying members. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased by attendees. If you have questions or need directions, contact me at 589-6620.
August's meeting will be held at Frazier Institute, 220 Abraham Flexnor Way, Louisville, in the 10th floor dining room at 6:30 p.m.
- David Allgood
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!
All articles in this month's issue are from the Internet.
CALL FOR ENTRIES DESTINATION ANYWHERE A NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBIT FOR YOUNG ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES
VSA Arts is sponsoring an art contest that is open to young artists ages 16-25 living in the United States who have a physical, cognitive, or mental Disability. A disability is defined as an Impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The deadline for entry is Friday, July 14, 2006, midnight (MST). Artists will be notified by Friday, August 17. Results will also be posted on www.vsarts.org. Prizes are: Grand Prize-$20,000. First Award -$10,000. Second Award-$6,000. For entry, shipping, and other instructions, visit www.vsarts.org.
VSA Arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where people with all disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. VSA arts provides educators, parents, and artists with resources and the tools to support arts programming in schools and communities. VSA arts showcases the accomplishments of artists with disabilities and promotes increased access to the arts for people with disabilities. Each year millions of people participate in VSA arts through a nationwide network of affiliates and in more than 60 countries around the world. It is affiliated with the John Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
