U.S. Conference on AIDS Will Go Forward in Houston; New Scholarships, September 16 Deadlines

Summary: The National Minority AIDS Council extended the registration deadline and announced new scholarships in response to the disaster, and decided to go forward with its U.S. Conference on AIDS in Houston, September 27 to October 2.

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The National Minority AIDS Council has announced an extended registration deadline -- September 16 -- for the United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) to be held in Houston, Texas, from September 27 - October 2. NMAC thought carefully about postponing or canceling the conference, but decided that "those impacted by Hurricane Katrina need you more than ever. This is your opportunity to strengthen USCA's response in Houston, where so many people impacted by this tragedy have been relocated."

NMAC also announced new scholarships for organizations in areas impacted by the hurricane. "Those selected may receive one, or all, of the following: complimentary registration, hotel and travel. Requests must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST, Friday, September 16." For information, email conferences@nmac.org or call 1-202-483-6622.

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