[nabs-l] Fw: Register for Bay Area Disability Seminar on International Exchange

[T. Audrey Medina]

Dear Colleagues,Hi all,

Thought I'd pass this along.  I don't think I've seen it on the list, but I apologize if it's a repeat.

Best,
Audrey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Alisyn Henneck 
To: clearinghouse at miusa.org 
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:13 AM
Subject: Register for Bay Area Disability Seminar on International Exchange


Dear Friends of Mobility International USA,

 

Are you a U.S. citizen with a disability? Do you work with people with disabilities? Are you or they interested in international exchange? If so, we invite you to join us for our one day disability seminar in Berkeley, CA on October 30, 2009.  If you cannot attend, feel free to distribute this information to your U.S. colleagues, friends, and members and share on other listservs, websites and e-newsletters. A flyer to post in PDF or Rich Text Format can be downloaded online at: http://www.miusa.org/ncde/seminarbayarea. Registration is online now through October 16, 2009. Early registration is encouraged as this event is limited to 60 participants.

 

 

Thanks,

Alisyn Henneck

Mobility International USA

ahenneck at miusa.org

 

                    Please distribute this to your colleagues, friends, and members and share on listservs, websites and e-newsletters. A flyer in PDF or Rich Text format to post can also be downloaded online.
                 

                 
                  Disability Community Seminar
                  Accessing the World through International Exchange
                  Berkeley, CA
                  October 30, 2009


                  U.S. citizens and residents with disabilities and representatives of U.S. disability organizations are invited to attend this one-day seminar and luncheon as we discuss the 'Who, What, Where and Why' of international exchange for U.S. students, teachers, professionals and others with disabilities:

                    a.. Presenters with disabilities will share personal international exchange stories and talk about accommodation strategies for navigating abroad, what to bring, what to expect and more. 
                    b.. Participants will receive practical tools and resources on using VR and keeping SSI benefits, while also learning about scholarships available for international exchange. 
                    c.. Representatives of international exchange organizations will present about programs and scholarships, best practices and share from past exchange experiences. 
                  When:   Friday, October 30, 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
                  Where:  Clark Kerr Campus, Garden Room
                                Dining Center--Building 10
                                2601 Warring Street 
                                University of California, Berkeley
                                Berkeley, CA
                  Cost:      $40* (includes lunch). 
                                *Registrants may request a scholarship for a 
                                reduced rate based on financial need.


                  Wheelchair Accessible. Sign language interpreter, alternative formats and other disability-related accommodations provided upon request. 

                  For More Information and Registration, go to: 
                  www.miusa.org/ncde/seminarbayarea 
                  or 
                  contact MIUSA at:
                  Email: clearinghouse at miusa.org
                  Tel/TTY: (541) 343-1284

                  Co-sponsored by Mobility International USA, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, Bay Area Outreach Program (BORP), Center for Independent Living (CIL), Disability Rights Education Defense Fund (DREDF), Institute of International Education (IIE), San Francisco Mayor's Office on Disability, and University of California-Berkeley.


                  Registration deadline: October 16, 2009 - Space limited to 60 participants, so register early!
                 
                  The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange provides free information and referral services related to the participation of people with disabilities in international exchange programs. The Clearinghouse is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and is managed by Mobility International USA, which is celebrating its 28th year as a U.S.-based non-profit organization.

                  Our mailing address is:

                  Mobility International USA
                  132 E. Broadway, Suite 343
                  Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA

                  Our telephone/tty:
                  541-343-1284

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