Hello!  I am trying to start a chapter of the Delta Alpha Pi honors society at UMBC.  It is a way to celebrate the academic accomplishments of those with documented disabilities. Disabilities include all types as long as they are documented (physical disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, ect.) I want to do this because as a student with ADHD and learning disabilities I have to work harder than the average student to get an A. My 3.0 may equal another student's 3.4 gpa but others do not see that.  I realize that a lot of people with disabilities are embarrassed about it or fear it may hurt them for graduate school or going into the work force.  Delta Alpha Pi can only help you because it shows that although you have disabilities you have shown that you can excel and this also reflects good character and maturity. Delta Alpha Pi members also do activities to take away the stigma of disabilities. 

Since this is an honors society students must meet specific criteria in order to become a member:

1. Must have a documented disability.

2. Must have a UMBC gpa of at least 3.1

3. Have completed at least 24 credits at any school.

4. And must be interested in disability issues.

Graduate students are also welcome:

1. Must have a documented disability.

2. Must be interested in disability issues.

3. Have a gpa of at least 3.3

4. Have completed at least 18 credits.

To see if you quality, please contact Cassie Thompson at mthomps2@umbc.edu.

For more information you can contact me at Sjul1@umbc.edu or leave comments below.  The official Delta Alpha Pi honors society website is also attached to this message. 

This is a great opportunity and we just need 10 students to get started!