[Mabs] Fw: [Blindtlk] Fw: REFERENCE POINTS: Opportunities for Youth

[Gary Wunder]

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> Subject: REFERENCE POINTS: Opportunities for Youth
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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/.
>>
>> 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 is administered by PACER Center http://www.PACER.org as 
>> a technical assistance activity of the TATRA Project. The TATRA Project 
>> is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration.
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>> Readers are invited to send information about new resources on secondary 
>> education, transition and vocational rehabilitation topics to 
>> tatra at pacer.org.
>>
>> 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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>> part of this material.
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