Programs & Grants In Action
Athlete and Advocate Tatyana McFadden
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Wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden of Clarksville, MD really showed her stuff at the Paralympic games in Beijing this summer, winning 3 silver medals in the 200m, 400m and 800m, and a bronze medal in the 4 x 100m relay.
But in addition to being a world class athlete, Tatyana is also a world class disability rights advocate. She was recently featured in the Girl Scouts of the USA Leader magazine, along with the MEAF-funded Include ALL Girls initiative. A former Girl Scout, Tatyana recently spoke to 600 Girl Scout leaders gathered at their annual National Meeting stating, “Sport is my passion, paving access for others is my purpose.”
Grants
Through its National Grant program, MEAF provides funding to nonprofit organizations that are working toward the full inclusion of young people with disabilities in society. Proposed projects should be national in scope and impact or model projects that can be replicated at multiple sites. Please see How To Apply for a complete list of Foundation priorities and guidelines.
For examples of projects MEAF supports visit Current Grants.
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