DANA R. TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

COPAA mourns the death of our friend and colleague, Dana R. Taylor, a highly-dedicated attorney in Oregon who represented parents of children with disabilities for many years.  Dana was an outstanding attorney who was extremely committed to protecting the rights of students with disabilities and ensuring that they receive a free appropriate public education. Among his cases was Lucht v. Molalla River  School District, in which the Ninth Circuit held that parents who prevailed in Complaint Resolution Proceedings could recover attorneys fees.  COPAAns who attended the conference will also remember Dana for his wit and infectious smile.  In his memory, his wife Cindy Taylor has created a special scholarship fund to help people who advocate for children with traumatic brain injury attend COPAA's conference.
 
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE FUND: To donate using your credit card, please go www.copaa.org and click on "Donate" at the top of the page.  In the "Comments" box, note that the donation is for the Dana R. Taylor Memorial  Fund.  You need to do this, or else we assume it is a general donation to COPAA. Alternatively, fill out the form below and mail with a check to COPAA, P.O. Box 6767 , Towson ,  Maryland 21285 . Please make your checks out to COPAA, and note that the contribution is for the Dana R. Taylor Memorial Fund.  COPAA has been accorded 501(c)(3) status as a nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts to COPAA, including for the Dana R. Taylor Fund, are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.