The AAG is accepting requests from AAG members with disabilities for travel support or special additional services related to enhancing their participation in the AAG Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, April 14-18, 2010. 

Limited funds are available to subsidize travel, accommodations, or registration to participate in the Washington, DC Meeting for members with disabilities.  Requests may also be made for additional special services that enable or enhance involvement at the AAG Annual Meeting in Washington, DC in 2010. Graduate or undergraduate students with disabilities will be given priority consideration.  This expanded support is made possible by the AAG Disability Fund in memory of Todd Reynolds and by the AAG’s ALIGNED project to enhance diversity, funded by a grant from the US National Science Foundation.  

Interested persons should send a letter of request indicating the desired use of the funds as well as the nature of their participation in the AAG Annual Meeting, especially including a description of any paper/poster to be presented, session in which they will serve as panelist, or other activity that enhances the meeting.  Please also specify any matching funds that may be available.  Digital submissions are preferred and should be sent before November 1, 2009 to Patricia Solís, psolis@aag.org .  Alternatively, letters will be accepted by fax at 202-234-2744 or in hard copy at AAG Disability Fund Request, Association of American Geographers, 1710 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.  Please include the full contact information for the person to receive the support.  Additional letters of support are welcomed, but not necessary.

Donations to the AAG Disability Fund (in memory of Todd Reynolds) are encouraged in order to provide additional support for attendees with disabilities in future years.  For more information on making a contribution, please contact Candida Mannozzi, cmannozzi@aag.org or by phone at 202-234-1450.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the AAG and its contracted facilities accommodates reasonable requests for accessibility to the extent possible. All individuals requiring special accommodations are asked to make their specific needs known to the AAG and its contracted facilities at least one month prior to the meeting. Please call 202-234-1450 or email meeting@aag.org.