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

[Franandah Damstra]

Man, this is what I ALWAYS wished to do! I signed up for an exchange
programme just this pass year, but they couldn't find a family who
would take in a Blind girl. I would love to go, but my parent's
wouldn't allow it and we live on the other side of the US. Is there
any way I could get the information and get into contact with these
people? My dream always has been to travel abroad and if it is indeed
possible, I would love to do it.
~Franandah

On 8/13/09, T. Audrey Medina <tmm326 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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