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Do you know of any other programs that help young people with disabilities?

December 9th, 2009 | by admin |

YOUTH ADVOCACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT
"Nothing About Us, Without Us." These words echo through the mouths of many a disability rights advocate. As the first wave of disability advocates makes various transitions, young people have an opportunity to continue the dialogue for equality and justice and formulate an action plan. The Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities Youth Leadership and Empowerment topic
area is seeking proposals written and targeted for young people. For more information go to http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/submissions/
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DEC 18, 2009

EMERGING LEADERS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Emerging Leaders summer internship program for college students with disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America’s leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business & Disability
Council and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities. More information can be found on the web site at http://www.emerging-leaders.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2009

AAPD SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Each year the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosts two Summer Internship Programs for College Students with Disabilities in Washington, DC, providing paid travel to and from DC, paid fully-accessible housing and
living stipends. AAPD is now accepting applications for the 2010 Summer Internship programs. For more information go to http://www.aapd.com/AAPDInternship/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN 8, 2010

BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS ANNUAL CONTEST FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH
The goal of this contest is to promote the joy of reading for pleasure, to promote pride in Braille as a viable literacy medium equal to print, and to demonstrate the importance of independent reading in the development of Braille
literacy skills. Blind/visually impaired Braille reading students who are enrolled in an educational program for students from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the USA and Canada, are eligible to compete in the contest.
For more information go to http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Braille_Readers_Are_Leaders_Overview.asp
CONTEST DEADLINE: ALL CONTEST MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY JAN 22, 2010

WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS PROGRAM
Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the
highest levels of the federal government. For more information go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2010

BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on
issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and under served communities. For more information go to http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index.cfm
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 8, 2010

INTERNSHIP WITH THE NAT’L ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN’S FORUM
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) is seeking a third or fourth year college student to work part-time (minimum 15 hours per week) during the Spring 2010 semester at our Washington, DC office. Their mission is to build
a movement to advance social justice and human rights for API women and girls through policy advocacy, community organizing and public education. For more information send an email to rjfellow@napawf.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS REVIEWED ON ROLLING BASIS
Thanks Lilka! Don’t mind the thumbs down - they are clueless about what’s really important in life.

I’m disappointed to see only one other reply so far. Great list. There are a good number of local scholarship programs and internships here in the SF bay area for students w/ disabilities. IMO, the internet has made it easier for today’s youth to find available opportunities. Here are two of many programs in my neck of the woods that immediately came to mind.

Dancing is not my forte, but I had a ball when I went to adult classes last year.

** BORP: Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreation programs. At BORP, we believe that sports and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to which all people should have access, and we continually strive to make this a reality.
http://www.borp.org

** AXIS Dance Company: Master Classes for Adults, Creative Dance Class for Teens with and without disabilities, & Creative Dance Classes for Kids.

Join AXIS for an invigorating series that combines creative movement, improvisation and modern dance to explore the exciting genre of physically integrated dance. The focus is to deepen our capacity for movement invention both in our own unique bodies and in relationship to the bodies around us. For people with and without physical disabilities, no dance experience required.
http://www.axisdance.org/education_danceAccess.php