Saturday, July 19, 2008
WELCOME
The LEAD (Learning and Educating About Disabilities) Foundation was organized in 2002 by a handful of parents familiar with the frustrations and difficulties of putting students with learning disabilities and/or AD/HD through the public school system.

The Foundation supports and educates the entire Colorado Springs community on issues relating to learning disabilities and AD/HD by hosting free Community Forums to the public, often featuring nationally known speakers and experts on learning disabilities, sponsoring a Parent Support Group to parents in the junior high and elementary schools, funding scholarships to students with learning disabilities and providing a community Resource Center of materials on Learning Disabilities and AD/HD.

In addition, the Foundation supports the unique LEAD program in the Cheyenne Mountain School District in fulfilling their mission to educate others about learning disabilities. Started in 1997, The LEAD program has built a reputation throughout the nation, as an exemplary curriculum for "Learning and Educating about Disabilities".

Replication of programs similar to LEAD in other high schools, which teach students with learning disabilities the importance of self-knowledge and self-advocacy skills, is one of the primary goals of the LEAD Foundation.

LEAD Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and Awards available for students with Learning Disabilities and/or AD/HD:

1. The LEAD Foundation Scholarship:
The LEAD Foundation Community Scholarship is a $1,000 award given to a Colorado resident, with an identified learning disability or AD/HD, who is pursuing a post-secondary degree. The ideal candidate will be one who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability and understands the importance of advocacy and self-knowledge in overcoming those challenges. Students enrolled in Cheyenne Mountain High School's LEAD program, who are candidates for other LEAD Foundation scholarships, are excluded from this scholarship. Applications for the 2008 LEAD Foundation Community Scholarship may be downloaded here.

2. The Anne Ford Scholarship:
The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an
identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. Financial
need will be considered.
http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/

3. The Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship:
The Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship is a $500.00 award given by the Yes I Can
Foundation for Exceptional Children to a student entering college or vocational school for
the first time. Must provide evidence of financial need. There are four categories,
applicants may only apply for one award.

Award #1: Applicant must have a disability.

Award #2: Applicant must have a disability and also be a member of an ethnic minority
group.

Award #3: Applicant must have a disability and also demonstrate gifted and/or
talented abilities in one or more of the following categories: general intellectual
ability, specific academic aptitude, creativity, leadership, visual or performing arts.

Award #4: Same as #3 and applicant must also be a member of an ethnic minority group.
http://yesican.cec.sped.org/scholarship/index.html

4. The Buckley Moss Society Anne & Matt Harbison Scholarship
 A $1000.00 scholarship to one high school senior with a certified language-related
learning difference who is pursuing post-secondary education. Renewable for up to three
additional years. Applicant must be nominated by a P. Buckley Moss Society member.
www.mosssoiciety.org

5. The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening (LTL) award:
 Three top winners will receive $6,000.00 each and three Special Honors winners will
receive $2000.00 each from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Applicants must have a
specific learning disability, be a high school senior planning to attend college or vocational
school and be registered with RFB&D for at least one year prior to applying.
Http://www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm

6. Additional LEAD Foundation Scholarships:
Every year the LEAD Foundation presents two $1,000.00 scholarships.

  • The Al Pocock I LEAD Award Is presented to a current LEAD student at the Cheyenne Mountain High School academics awards night. The recipient is selected by a panel which includes Al Pocock or the current LEAD teacher, and is based on academic merit, dedication to the LEAD program, an understanding of how a learning disability affects his/her life and the importance of self advocacy.

  • The LEAD Alumni Award recipient is selected by the LEAD Foundation Board
    and is based on academic merit, a history of self-advocacy and a belief in
    contributing to society in a way that will increase opportunities for others with LD.
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7. Smart Kids with LD Youth Achievement Award
A $500.00 award which honors a young person, 21 years of age or less, who has learning
disabilities or ADHD and has demonstrated notable accomplishment. Nominations may be
made by a parent, teacher, mentor, coach or self. The nominee must have documented
proof of a learning disability or ADHD and be willing to attend a presentation ceremony
in Stamford, CT. (SKLD will provide transportation and hotel accommodations)
http://www.smartkidswithld.org/award.htm
 
LEAD Foundation is an affiliated fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
LEAD Foundation, 730 N. Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO 80903