[CT-NFB] Fwd: Opportunities for Young Professionals with Disabilities!

[Phillip Magalnick]

Fellow leaders,
Please share as appropriate.

Respectfully,
P.A. Magalnick,JP
203-912-5783
Justice of the Peace, CT
President, National Federation of the Blind-SWCT Chapter
1st VP, National Federation of the Blind-CT Affiliate
Vice-Chair, Stamford Committee on Accessibility



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> From: AAPD <programs at aapd.com>
> Date: April 8, 2020 at 4:41:00 PM EDT
> To: philmag at optonline.net
> Subject: Opportunities for Young Professionals with Disabilities!
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> The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
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> NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship!
> AAPD is proud offer eight (8) NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarships for the fall semester of 2020.
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> The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing an interest in the media, entertainment, or communications fields. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education.
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> For more information please visit the AAPD website.
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> The application deadline is May 21, 2020 and here is the link to apply: https://aapd1995.wufoo.com/forms/m18h47my1w9fpuo/.    
> Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program!
> Applications are now open for AAPD's Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program. This program is designed for young (ages 18 – 30) Black disabled advocates who are committed to boosting voter registration and civic engagement across Black communities leading up to the 2020 elections.
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> Key benefits to the program:
> Participants will receive a $1,500 stipend and work as a cohort to create a national nonpartisan campaign that promotes voter registration and participation.
> Interact with experts across the civil rights community to learn about key political issues and gain guidance on building a voting campaign. A couple of partners for the program include: The Leadership Conference, Center for American Progress, Imani Barbarin, Neal Carter, Alliance for Justice, State Voices, and more!
> Attend and participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference  (September 16 – 20, 2020) in Washington, DC to learn further about voter engagement and to promote their recently launched campaign. *dependent upon regulations with COVID-19.*
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> The application deadline is April 20, 2020 and here is the link to apply: https://aapd1995.wufoo.com/forms/fannie-lou-hamer-leadership-program/.    
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