[Blind-international-students] Fw: MIUSA Exchange Programs in 2011

[Anmol Bhatia]

Hello everyone,
Hope all is going well and the weather is not to cold.
It has been some time since any communication has took place on this list.
Below is some opportunities available through Mobility International USA in 2011.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in any of the opportunities be sure to share it with them.
thanks
Anmol
I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad. Perhaps there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague, like a breeze among flowers.
Hellen Keller


--- On Fri, 2/11/11, Mobility International USA <exchange at MIUSA.ORG> wrote:

> From: Mobility International USA <exchange at MIUSA.ORG>
> Subject: MIUSA Exchange Programs in 2011
> To: NDSU at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU
> Date: Friday, February 11, 2011, 2:35 PM
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> 
> In this Issue:
> The Year Ahead: MIUSA's 2011 Exchange Programs
> Opportunities with MIUSA
> How Can You Help?
> News & Announcements
> 
> Dear ndsu,
> 
> Over 100 emerging and professional leaders with
> disabilities from around the
> world took part in a MIUSA international exchange program
> in 2010! Read
> below to learn how you or someone you know can become
> involved in one of
> our unique disability-rights leadership exchange programs
> for youth and
> adults with diverse disabilities. If you have any questions
> about these
> programs, please let us know.
> 
> THE YEAR AHEAD: MIUSA'S 2011 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
> 2011 marks MIUSA's 30th year of hosting cross-cultural
> disability-rights
> exchange programs! Join us in celebrating this important
> milestone in MIUSA
> history by spreading the word about the exciting
> opportunities listed below
> for 2011.
> 
> International High School Students with Disabilities Study
> Abroad in the
> U.S.! This year MIUSA is fostering successful study abroad
> experiences
> for 28 high school students with disabilities from 17
> countries. As these
> students embark upon academics across the U.S., we are
> supporting them as
> they prepare for life as young people with disabilities in
> a new country.
> During the MIUSA program, students will learn how to
> overcome barriers
> related to accessibility and inclusion, build
> self-confidence and gain
> leadership and self advocacy skills for a successful year
> abroad. The
> students will return to MIUSA in the Spring to reflect on
> their
> disability-related experience and how they can be
> rolemodels for other
> students with disabilities in their home countries. Learn
> more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/flexyesasmyle/hs2011
> 
> U.S. and Bahrain Professionals Collaborate to Increase
> Inclusive Sport &
> Recreation Programs for Youth with Disabilities. As part of
> a reciprocal
> program, MIUSA will take eight U.S. professionals on a
> 14-day exchange
> program to the Kingdom of Bahrain to offer expertise in
> disability-inclusive
> programming strategies for non-elite sport and recreation
> programs. This
> program is designed to address the needs of youth with
> disabilities to be
> active participants in their communities and to increase
> the capacity of
> physical education instructors, coaches, community leaders
> and government
> officials to include youth with disabilities in their
> programs. Learn
> more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/bahrain
> 
> Increasing Participation of Youth with Disabilities in
> Sports and
> Recreation Activities in China. This Spring MIUSA will
> welcome ten sports
> and recreation professionals with and without disabilities
> from China. The
> two-week interactive program is designed to address the
> needs of youth with
> disabilities to be active participants in society by
> increasing their
> involvement in sport and recreation activities. This
> program will increase
> the capacity of participants to provide inclusive
> recreation, sport and
> physical education programs that enable youth with and
> without disabilities
> to participate together. Learn more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/china/chinaprograms
> 
> Young Adults with Disabilities from New York City to Gain
> Cross-Cultural
> Leadership Skills in Spain. Eight young adults with
> disabilities from New
> York City will kick-off their summer in Madrid, Spain on
> MIUSA's 10-day
> leadership exchange program! This program will bring the
> group of emerging
> leaders together to participate in dialogue about
> disability rights and to
> learn about the cultures, food, languages and traditions of
> Spain. We are
> NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! The deadline to apply is March
> 1st, 2011. Visit
> our website to learn more and to apply! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/spain/spain2011
> 
> Grassroots Women Leaders with Disabilities from Jordan come
> to the U.S. to
> Create Collaborative Plans for Full Inclusion. Ten young
> women
> professionals with disabilities from Jordan will be
> selected to travel to
> Eugene, Oregon for a three-week program to build effective
> leadership
> skills, develop strategic plans for increasing the
> participation of women
> and girls with disabilities in society and strengthen the
> capacity of
> grassroots organizations to advocate for their empowerment.
> The program will
> address priority issues for women and girls with
> disabilities including
> community-based support, legal literacy, organizational
> development and
> sustainability, project development, funding and
> educational rights among
> others. Learn more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/jordan/jordan
> 
> OPPORTUNITIES WITH MIUSA
> MIUSA is currently accepting applications for one exchange
> program in
> 2011.
> 
> 2011 U.S./Spain: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability
> Rights
> Leadership Exchange Program
> Dates: June 24 - July 4, 2011
> Location: Madrid, Spain
> Who: Eight young adults, ages 18 - 24, with diverse
> disabilities from NEW
> YORK CITY. Individuals with disabilities who are first time
> travelers and/or
> are from low income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to
> apply!
> Application instructions: NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
> Scholarships
> provided. Deadline to apply is March 1st, 2011. Visit our
> website to
> LEARN MORE and APPLY! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/spain/spain2011
> 
> HOW CAN YOU HELP?
> There are many ways you can support people with
> disabilities around the
> world to achieve their human rights! Pursue your dream of
> making a
> difference and take a moment to browse the many ways to
> become involved:
>   * Become a host family for international visitors
> with diverse
>     disabilities!
>   * Spread the word! Post one of our program flyers
> (Spain program
>     flyer) or posters in your school, study
> abroad office or place of
>     work.
> http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/spain/spainflyer
> http://www.miusa.org/publications/products/poster
>   * Sponsor a person with a disability to go overseas
> on a MIUSA
>     exchange program by making a donation to the
> Mike & Lisa Sygall
>     Scholarship Fund!
> http://www.miusa.org/donate
>   * Employment, volunteer and internship opportunities
> with MIUSA.
> http://www.miusa.org/about-miusa/jobs-and-internships/positionsavailable
>   * Donation items needed for exchange programs:
> camping supplies
>     (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads,
> pillows) and office supplies.
> http://www.miusa.org/donate
> 
> NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
>   * Watch our WILD music video featuring women with
> disabilities from
>     around the world who celebrate their
> achievements, pride and solidarity!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxxomUVsSik
>   * New web feature! Check-out our map and photos from
> recent exchange
>     programs: http://www.miusa.org/exchange/history/programmap
>   * MIUSA launches a blog! Add us to your news feed
> and send your
>     thoughts on featured blog topics: http://www.miusablog.org
>   * MIUSA's clearninghouse publishes new tipsheets and
> stories from
>     international travelers with disabilities.
>     http://www.miusa.org/ncde/tipsheets
>     http://www.miusa.org/ncde/stories
>   * Disability leadership and inclusion resources now
> availalbe on the
>     web!: http://www.miusa.org/exchange
> 
> Any questions? Email exchange at miusa.org
> or call 541-343-1284 tel/tty.
> 
> 
> Challenge Yourself and Change the World!®
> Mobility International USA, a non-profit organization
> founded in 1981, empowers people with disabilities around
> the world to achieve their human rights through
> international exchange and international development.
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