ATI is accepting nominations for scholarships and awards that will be awarded during the 2025 ATI Conference in Boston. The deadline to submit an application is June 13, 2025.
Individuals will be contacted by June 27, 2025 to be updated on the status of their application (except for the Jack Gorelick Award, the winner is announced at the conference).
THE JACK GORELICK AWARD
Each year, the Jack Gorelick Award is presented to an outstanding supporter or practitioner of travel instruction. This is the highest Award that is given by ATI each year and it is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated the spirit and intent of Jack Gorelick, one of the founding ATI members, in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the life stream of our communities through independent travel and the use of public transportation by all people.
About Jack:
Celebrating Jack Gorelick's 100th Birthday and In Memoriam
The Remarkable Life of Jack Gorelick
JUANITA CURTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Juanita Curtis Memorial scholarship is a scholarship to attend the ATI Conference in Boston, MA. The scholarship covers the cost of attendance to the conference. Eligible applicants will be former or current Travel Training Trainees or individuals with disabilities who are transit advocates. The goal of this scholarship is to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in a professional conference and provide insight and input into the field of travel instruction.
About Juanita:
Regular attendees of ATI conferences will fondly remember Juanita Curtis—a quiet yet adventurous woman with a discerning eye, a listening ear, and an adventurous spirit. Juanita often accompanied her husband, Thomas Curtis, to the conferences, and those who spent time with her eagerly awaited her arrival. Like a forward scout, she explored each host city, uncovering hidden treasures near the conference site and sharing them effortlessly. Her discoveries allowed others to make the most of their free time, experiencing the local gems they might have otherwise missed.
A talented musician, dedicated teacher, loving parent, and devoted partner to Thomas, Juanita became a cherished friend to many ATI members. She shared stories, experiences, and lessons from her rich and vibrant life, embodying the values of ATI: teaching excellence, respect and integrity, diversity and inclusion, and the right to independent living for all.
The Juanita Curtis Memorial Scholarship honors her legacy. It is awarded to a person with a disability from the host city region of the conference who has successfully completed travel training or is seeking to enhance their independence and self-direction through public transportation. The scholarship covers conference registration and luncheon fees, encouraging greater participation by people with disabilities and furthering the mission of the Association of Travel Instruction.
TERRY MOAKLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship which provides registration to the ATI Conference will be awarded annually to an outstanding Travel Trainer/Travel Instructor selected by the ATI Board of Directors.
About Terry
Terry Moakley was an outstanding advocate for persons with disabilities, accessibility, and travel training. Terry worked tirelessly towards securing accessible transportation for all and for travel training as the means to bridge the gap that may exist between an individual and the independent use of transportation. The Terry Moakley Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize a new Advocate, Travel Trainer or Travel Training Instructor who has become involved in supporting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through the use of transportation, travel training, and mobility options. The ultimate purpose is to further the opportunities for new Travel Trainers, Travel Instructors or Advocates to enhance their knowledge in order to help them provide the best service possible to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. New Travel Trainer/Travel instructor is defined as working less than two years in the field.
JACK AND HELEN GORELICK SCHOLARSHIP
The Jack and Helen Gorelick Scholarship was established in recognition and appreciation of the praiseworthy work being done by hands-on Travel Trainers and Travel Instructors. The scholarship is to be provided annually to advance the knowledge and skills of Travel Trainers and Travel Instructors through education and participation at meetings and conferences. The ultimate purpose is to further the opportunities of Travel Trainers and Travel Training Instructors to enhance the lives of those receiving services.
One scholarship in the amount of up to $750 will be awarded annually to an outstanding Travel Trainer/Travel Instructor selected by the ATI Board of Directors to be applied towards the cost of attending the ATI Conference. Recipient must be a member of ATI, either organizational or individual, for at least two years.