[Iabs-talk] Fwd: USICD's New Disability Internship Program

[Rose Sloan]

Thanks Denise.

On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 6:15 PM, Denise Avant <dravant at ameritech.net> wrote:

> Hi rose,
> I think there may have been a connectivity problem. I think you should be
> able to see this now.
>
> Denise Avant
> dravant at ameritech.net
>
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> > From: denise avant <dravant at ameritech.net>
> > Subject: Fwd: USICD's New Disability Internship Program
> > Date: January 18, 2013 6:12:46 PM CST
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> >> From: "Rita, Sherri" <Sherri.Rita at AMERICANBAR.ORG>
> >> Date: January 18, 2013, 8:51:50 AM CST
> >> To: 3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG
> >> Subject: USICD's New Disability Internship Program
> >> Reply-To: "The Disability Discussion Docket (3D) - Official e-mail list
> of              the Commission on Disability Right" <
> 3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG>, "Rita, Sherri" <Sherri.Rita at AMERICANBAR.ORG>
> >>
> >> From: Esme Grant [mailto:egrant at usicd.org]
> >>
> >>
> >> Dear Colleague,
> >>
> >> I am pleased to announce that with the vital support of the Mitsubishi
> Electric America Foundation, USICD is launching our first internship
> program, and I write to ask for your assistance in disseminating this
> announcement to potential applicants for this exciting program.
> >>
> >> The Youth in Development program (YiD) will bring a small group of
> talented college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with
> disabilities to Washington, DC this summer for immersion in the
> international affairs and development field.  Interns will serve for nine
> weeks in nongovernmental organizations that work within the field,
> participate in core training and networking activities provided by USICD,
> and have a unique opportunity to hone their experience and career
> trajectory.
> >>
> >> Participating interns will be matched to a host organization and
> receive a stipend, travel expenses, and fully-accessible housing for the
> summer of 2013.
> >>
> >> The program follows from a vision, core to USICD's mission, to increase
> disability inclusion in U.S. foreign affairs by supporting future
> professionals to invest their skills and talents in this field.  A
> successful candidate will have shared in their application their
> preparation for a career in international development and foreign affairs,
> their vision of their future, and how a Washington, DC internship will aid
> their career development.
> >>
> >> To learn more about YiD and how to apply, please visit USICD's Youth in
> Development Initiative page: http://usicd.org/template/page.cfm?id=257
> >> Please note: the application deadline for the 2013 summer program is
> February 18, 2013.
> >>
> >> Please disseminate this announcement to your students and relevant
> network lists.  Thank you,
> >>
> >> David Morrissey
> >>
> >>
> >> David Morrissey
> >> Executive Director
> >> United States International Council on Disabilities
> >> 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 105
> >> Washington, DC 20005
> >> Office: (202) 347-0102
> >> Mobile: (301) 787-2598
> >> Fax: (202) 347-0351
> >> dmorrissey at usicd.org
> >> www.usicd.org
>
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