Event Calendar

February 2012
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
272829EC
« Jan iCalendar Mar »

David Feldt Institute Scholarship to AIDS 2012 – due 2/13

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (ATGC) is administering a Community Educator Scholarship for the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington DC, 22-27 July 2012. The purpose of the scholarship is to support the attendance of one HIV+ individual who is able to transfer the skills and knowledge acquired back to Greater Cleveland via the David Feldt Institute and who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend the conference.

The David Feldt Institute is the ATGC’s primary means of engaging consumers in structured educational programming. From an annual membership survey to support groups such as Men’s group, Women’s group, and the Spill, to formal seminars on medication adherence, the David Feldt Institute forms a cohesive backbone for consumer engagement.

  • The DFI Community Educator Scholarship is open to everyone living with HIV in the Greater Cleveland area.
  • Application deadline: 13 February 2012. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the conference (that is, turn 18 on or before July 22, 2012) to apply for a scholarship.
  • You must complete an application and submit it by mail to AIDS 2012 Scholarship Committee, c/o ATGC, 3210 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, or email to jpatterson@atfgc.org <mailto:jpatterson@atfgc.org> with the subject heading: “AIDS 2012 Scholarship”.

·         Priority consideration will be given to: current members of the David Feldt Institute; those whose participation will help enhance their paid or volunteer work; and those who submit an abstract, workshop or programme activity (Global Village or Youth Programme) to AIDS 2012.

  • As only one scholarship is available and the demand is so high, it is strongly recommended you also seek funding from other sources.

Please click here to download the Community Educator Scholarship Application

Last edited: January 31st, 2012

Update on the Ohio AIDS Drug Assistance Program

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland applauds the commitment of elected and governmental officials that are now supporting our efforts. We have had many conversations and meetings with officials regarding OHDAP and HIV/AIDS funding. We believe that our voices are being heard.

Small achievements such as the move from Ohio’s Ryan White Part B office to enroll large numbers of individuals into OHDAP are encouraging. On July 8th, 2011 OHDAP had a waiting list of 492. As of September 2nd, 2011 there were 59 individuals on the waiting list. Ohio officials have made a commitment to make efforts to temporarily eliminate the waiting list and enroll those in need directly into OHDAP, at least for the remainder of the year.

Ryan White Part B is also reviewing the reduced formulary, with discussions of possibly reinstating some of the medications that had been removed due to cost-containment measures.

Vigilance is still needed, however, with an eye toward next year’s budget. The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland continues to work with our legislators and decision-makers to ensure the protection of these vital safety-net services for all Ohioans living with HIV.

Last edited: September 8th, 2011

The HIV/AIDS community suffers a great loss with the passing of Kevin Sullivan

Our HIV/AIDS community suffered a great loss with the passing of Kevin Sullivan on Monday, September 5th, 2011. Kevin, the Executive of Director of the Ohio AIDS Coalition, was a long-time advocate for those living with the virus and a stalwart leader in the struggle for HIV/AIDS resources and services. Kevin’s passion for community engagement, protecting the rights of those infected, and ensuring equitable treatment and prevention was evident to all those around him. “Kevin was a staunch advocate and a beacon of hope for the HIV/AIDS community,” says Tracy Jones, Executive Director of the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. “His passing is tremendous loss for us all but his legacy of hard work and dedication will live on eternally.”

Funeral details will be available in the Plain Dealer on September 7th.

Last edited: September 6th, 2011

2011 Summer Appeal

To donate, please click HERE.

Do you remember what high school was like? All of the challenges of making friends, keeping up with social expectations, getting good grades – it wasn’t easy for most of us.

Now, imagine you are gay. Your father has kicked you out. The older boyfriend you have come to trust has turned his back on you. You are sick. You are HIV positive.

And it is one month before your high school graduation.
Read the rest of this page »

Last edited: July 27th, 2011

30 Year Commemoration of HIV/AIDS

Listen as AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland social worker and HIV/AIDS activist, Naimah; ATGC’s Ohio Advocates Youth Leader, Lawrence; and ATGC Board member Dr. Englund speak about 30 years of HIV/AIDS.

http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/40666

Last edited: June 6th, 2011

ATGC Launches New Website!

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland has launched its new website. The site was created by the advanced web class at Cuyahoga Community College’s Western campus. After thorough research and planning, the group proposed several possible solutions as well as designs.

Josh Stollings, who will graduate in the Spring of 2011, is the designer whose plan was chosen. “It was a difficult decision.” said Tracy Jones, interim Executive Director of the ATGC. “All the designs were really wonderful”. The team pulled together to build the site according to Josh’s design.

“It is our hope that the site will serve the needs of the ATGC and the community they serve”, said Angela Berlingeri, the instructor. “It is wonderful to be able to contribute this; to give back”.

Last edited: December 17th, 2010