American Nystagmus Network Conference 2009

Due to the generosity of several donors, ANN, Inc. has the ability to offer grants to a limited number of individuals to attend the July 2009 ANN Conference. Each grant will cover registration fee and two nights accommodation at the hotel where the conference is to be held. Transportation and other expenses not included. Meals included as provided by the conference and hotel. If you are in the local area, the registration fee and conference meals provided.

Preference will be given to individuals who would not be able to attend without financial assistance and who stand the most to gain from attendance, at the discretion of ANN, Inc. ANN, Inc. will not disclose any information provided by applicants. Applications must be received by June 10, 2009.

Applicants should provide their name, home address, telephone number, and email address; and must answer the following two questions:

1) Can you attend the conference without financial assistance?

2) How will you benefit from attending the conference?

Applicant information and answers to these questions should be emailed with a subject line of "ANN Conference Attendance Grant" to

grant@nystagmus.org (preferred)

or mailed through the U.S. Postal Service to:

American Nystagmus Network, Inc.
2676 Horton Hill Rd.
Herndon, Va. 20171
ATTN: Conference Attendance Grant

Applicants will be notified by June 15, 2009 in order to take advantage of 21-30 day airline discounts.

Applications received after 5:00 PM EDT June 10, 2009 will not be considered.

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ANN, Inc. is a volunteer, nonprofit organization for persons and families involved with nystagmus. ANN, Inc. does not diagnose or treat, or provide professional counseling. It is involved in self-help, while trying to promote research and education, among other goals contained in its mission statement.