Nominations are being accepted for the 26th annual James T. Neubacher Award, which is presented to a faculty or staff member, student, or alumna or alumnus for significant achievements in:
• Promoting acceptance and awareness of people with disabilities.
• Advocating for the civil rights of people with disabilities.
• Removing barriers to full participation in programs and services for people with disabilities.
The award includes a stipend provided by the Office of the President and is sponsored by the Office of Institutional Equity, the U-M Council for Disability Concerns and the Office of the President.
Established by the Council for Disability Concerns in October 1990, the award is a memorial to James T. Neubacher, a U-M alumnus, columnist for the Detroit Free Press and advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.
The award is presented during Investing in Ability events held in October.
The deadline for nomination submissions is June 1.
More information and nomination forms are available online, or by contacting Anna Ercoli Schnitzer at 734-936-1402 or schnitzr@umich.edu.
