Starting Honors Society for Students with Disabilities.
Need eligiable students to start a chapter of Delta Alpha Pi
Hello! I am trying to start a chapter of the Delta Alpha Pi honors society at UMBC. Since this is an honors society, students must meet specific criteria in order to become a member. This is a pre-established international honors society so these requirements have been predetermined and unfortunately cannot be manipulated.
For undergraduate students:
1. Must have a documented disability.
2. Must be interested in disability issues
3. Have a UMBC GPA of at least 3.1
4. Have completed at least 24 credits at any school.
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.
Delta Alpha Pi 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, Autism Spectrum Disorders, 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 and I know I am not alone. 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 beat the odds. Delta Alpha Pi members also do activities to take away the stigma of disabilities and to educate the community.
For more information you can contact me at Sjul1@umbc.edu. An official flyer is attached so that you can learn more. The official Delta Alpha Pi honors society website is also attached to this message. SERIOUS INQUERYS ONLY.
This is a great opportunity and we just need 10 students to get started!