Policy B06 - Guide, Visually- and Mobility-Impaired Participant Stipends

Purpose

To establish the level of financial assistance that can be provided to guides, visually- and mobility-impaired participants by Ski for Light.

Policy

All guides, visually- and mobility-impaired participants who reside in the United States are eligible for a stipend to partially defray the cost of attending the annual SFL event. Applicants requesting a single room, or arriving early at the event hotel, other than people arriving early on SFL business, are not eligible for stipends. A stipend must be requested by each interested guide, visually- or mobility-impaired participant in writing, and is not automatic.

The specific amount of each stipend will be based on the funds that SFL has available for this purpose, the applicant's stated financial need, and any other relevant considerations. All applicants will be responsible for providing a portion of the event fee.

Each applications coordinator will be responsible for determining the amount of any stipend for each stipend applicant, in consultation with the Event Chair or SFL President.

The word "stipend" as used in this policy refers to any and all forms and methods of reducing the amount owed by an applicant to attend an annual event, no matter how such action is described, including but not limited to scholarship, award, honorarium, consideration, gratuity, emolument, assistance, or fellowship.

January 26, 2024