[Blindtlk] Fw: REFERENCE POINTS: Opportunities for Youth

[cory McMahon]

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> REFERENCE POINTS is an activity of TATRA, a project of PACER Center
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> REFERENCE POINTS:  Opportunities for Youth
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> INTERNATIONAL FULBRIGHT OPPORTUNITIES
> The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange and the Fulbright 
> Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, strongly encourages 
> more people with disabilities to apply for Fulbright scholarships for 
> study, research, or teaching abroad.  The Fulbright program promotes 
> communication and respect between the people of the United States and 
> other countries around the world through mutual understanding.   The 
> Fulbright Program selects participants based on their academic merit and 
> leadership potential, and will provide disability-related accommodations 
> as needed. Annual application deadlines occur late summer to early fall 
> for travel the following year. For more information on Fulbright Programs 
> and the application process, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov/.
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> ADOBE YOUTH VOICES/WHAT KIDS CAN DO: INTERNATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION
> Adobe Youth Voices and What Kids Can Do invite youth around the world to 
> submit photographs based on the theme of "Crisis and Hope," expressing 
> themselves on both what is challenging and what gives hope in today's 
> difficult world. Maximum award: Winning photographs will be showcased 
> online, in a traveling exhibit, and in a book. Eligibility: all young 
> people -- anywhere in the world -- between the ages of 12 and 19. For more 
> information go to 
> http://www.whatkidscando.org/AYV_Photo_Competition/Home_.html
> Deadline: July 31, 2009.
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> YOUTH VOICES: GLOBAL ESSAY CONTEST
> The World Youth Movement for Democracy has launched its 6th annual Global 
> Essay Contest! If you or someone you know is between the ages of 18 and 
> 30, why not make your voice heard. Questions include: What democratic 
> spaces exist for young people in your society? Why is youth involvement in 
> democracy important and how can it connect diverse cultures? Fifteen 
> regional winners will participate in the 6th Assembly of the World 
> Movement for Democracy in Jakarta, Indonesia. For more information go to 
> http://voize.my/contests/youth-speak-out-engaging-in-democracy-and-grasping-opportunity
> Deadline: September 15, 2009
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> CAMPAIGN FOR DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCES ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST
> Attention aspiring filmmakers!  The Campaign for Disability Employment, a 
> newly-formed collaborative of leading disability organizations, is 
> sponsoring the What Can YOU Do? online video contest to promote the talent 
> and skills that people with disabilities bring to America's workforce and 
> economy.  The contest is an opportunity for young - and young-at-heart - 
> filmmakers to promote positive change by illustrating that at work, it's 
> what people CAN do that matters. The Campaign is looking for creative, 
> fun, compelling video public service announcements, of all genres, that 
> will create positive images of people with disabilities at work and help 
> viewers re-think their assumptions about people with disabilities and 
> employment.  Contest entries must be 60 seconds or less and reflect one or 
> more of the campaign's key themes.  The winner will receive a prize worth 
> $1,500.  Several selected videos may also be showcased on the campaign's 
> Web site.  For more information go to http://www.jan.wvu.edu/videocontest/
> Deadline for entry:  July 15, 2009
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> DO SOMETHING DISASTER GRANTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
> Do Something and the Dunkin' Brands Community Foundation have teamed up to 
> offer $500 Disaster Grants to young people across the US and Canada. Are 
> you building houses down in New Orleans, planning an emergency coat drive 
> for families in crisis this winter, or collecting toys for kids who've 
> been through a natural disaster? Then they want to hear from you! Each 
> week in 2009 they are giving out $500 to an awesome person with a project 
> idea around the themes of disaster preparedness and emergency response. 
> They want to recognize YOU for what you're doing in your community. For 
> more information, visit: http://www.dosomething.org/grants/disaster
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> Reference Points received initial support from the National Center on 
> Secondary Education and Transition http://www.ncset.org/. Visit their web 
> site for a wealth of information related to secondary education and 
> transition for youth with disabilities.
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