Alberta Association of the Deaf Michael Rodda Award

The Alberta Association of the Deaf Michael Rodda Award is presented to a student who is deaf with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta. The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to the deaf community through active involvement in deaf community activities. Selection is based on academic standing, financial need, and demonstrated engagement with the deaf community. Preference is given to Alberta residents with a minimum 55 decibel hearing loss, those whose deafness precludes telephone use, users of sign language interpreters, or those requiring interpreters as their primary mode of classroom communication. The award honors Dr. Michael Rodda in appreciation of his ongoing commitment to furthering awareness of the deaf community and the development of educational programs for the deaf.