[nabs-l] Fw: MIUSA Exchange Programs in 2011

[Anmol Bhatia]

--- On Fri, 2/11/11, Mobility International USA <exchange at MIUSA.ORG> wrote:

> From: Mobility International USA <exchange at MIUSA.ORG>
> Subject: MIUSA Exchange Programs in 2011
> To: NDSU at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU
> Date: Friday, February 11, 2011, 2:35 PM
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> In this Issue:
> The Year Ahead: MIUSA's 2011 Exchange Programs
> Opportunities with MIUSA
> How Can You Help?
> News & Announcements
> 
> Dear ndsu,
> 
> Over 100 emerging and professional leaders with
> disabilities from around the
> world took part in a MIUSA international exchange program
> in 2010! Read
> below to learn how you or someone you know can become
> involved in one of
> our unique disability-rights leadership exchange programs
> for youth and
> adults with diverse disabilities. If you have any questions
> about these
> programs, please let us know.
> 
> THE YEAR AHEAD: MIUSA'S 2011 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
> 2011 marks MIUSA's 30th year of hosting cross-cultural
> disability-rights
> exchange programs! Join us in celebrating this important
> milestone in MIUSA
> history by spreading the word about the exciting
> opportunities listed below
> for 2011.
> 
> International High School Students with Disabilities Study
> Abroad in the
> U.S.! This year MIUSA is fostering successful study abroad
> experiences
> for 28 high school students with disabilities from 17
> countries. As these
> students embark upon academics across the U.S., we are
> supporting them as
> they prepare for life as young people with disabilities in
> a new country.
> During the MIUSA program, students will learn how to
> overcome barriers
> related to accessibility and inclusion, build
> self-confidence and gain
> leadership and self advocacy skills for a successful year
> abroad. The
> students will return to MIUSA in the Spring to reflect on
> their
> disability-related experience and how they can be
> rolemodels for other
> students with disabilities in their home countries. Learn
> more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/flexyesasmyle/hs2011
> 
> U.S. and Bahrain Professionals Collaborate to Increase
> Inclusive Sport &
> Recreation Programs for Youth with Disabilities. As part of
> a reciprocal
> program, MIUSA will take eight U.S. professionals on a
> 14-day exchange
> program to the Kingdom of Bahrain to offer expertise in
> disability-inclusive
> programming strategies for non-elite sport and recreation
> programs. This
> program is designed to address the needs of youth with
> disabilities to be
> active participants in their communities and to increase
> the capacity of
> physical education instructors, coaches, community leaders
> and government
> officials to include youth with disabilities in their
> programs. Learn
> more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/bahrain
> 
> Increasing Participation of Youth with Disabilities in
> Sports and
> Recreation Activities in China. This Spring MIUSA will
> welcome ten sports
> and recreation professionals with and without disabilities
> from China. The
> two-week interactive program is designed to address the
> needs of youth with
> disabilities to be active participants in society by
> increasing their
> involvement in sport and recreation activities. This
> program will increase
> the capacity of participants to provide inclusive
> recreation, sport and
> physical education programs that enable youth with and
> without disabilities
> to participate together. Learn more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/china/chinaprograms
> 
> Young Adults with Disabilities from New York City to Gain
> Cross-Cultural
> Leadership Skills in Spain. Eight young adults with
> disabilities from New
> York City will kick-off their summer in Madrid, Spain on
> MIUSA's 10-day
> leadership exchange program! This program will bring the
> group of emerging
> leaders together to participate in dialogue about
> disability rights and to
> learn about the cultures, food, languages and traditions of
> Spain. We are
> NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! The deadline to apply is March
> 1st, 2011. Visit
> our website to learn more and to apply! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/spain/spain2011
> 
> Grassroots Women Leaders with Disabilities from Jordan come
> to the U.S. to
> Create Collaborative Plans for Full Inclusion. Ten young
> women
> professionals with disabilities from Jordan will be
> selected to travel to
> Eugene, Oregon for a three-week program to build effective
> leadership
> skills, develop strategic plans for increasing the
> participation of women
> and girls with disabilities in society and strengthen the
> capacity of
> grassroots organizations to advocate for their empowerment.
> The program will
> address priority issues for women and girls with
> disabilities including
> community-based support, legal literacy, organizational
> development and
> sustainability, project development, funding and
> educational rights among
> others. Learn more! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/jordan/jordan
> 
> OPPORTUNITIES WITH MIUSA
> MIUSA is currently accepting applications for one exchange
> program in
> 2011.
> 
> 2011 U.S./Spain: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability
> Rights
> Leadership Exchange Program
> Dates: June 24 - July 4, 2011
> Location: Madrid, Spain
> Who: Eight young adults, ages 18 - 24, with diverse
> disabilities from NEW
> YORK CITY. Individuals with disabilities who are first time
> travelers and/or
> are from low income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to
> apply!
> Application instructions: NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
> Scholarships
> provided. Deadline to apply is March 1st, 2011. Visit our
> website to
> LEARN MORE and APPLY! http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/spain/spain2011
> 
> HOW CAN YOU HELP?
> There are many ways you can support people with
> disabilities around the
> world to achieve their human rights! Pursue your dream of
> making a
> difference and take a moment to browse the many ways to
> become involved:
>   * Become a host family for international visitors
> with diverse
>     disabilities!
>   * Spread the word! Post one of our program flyers
> (Spain program
>     flyer) or posters in your school, study
> abroad office or place of
>     work.
> http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/spain/spainflyer
> http://www.miusa.org/publications/products/poster
>   * Sponsor a person with a disability to go overseas
> on a MIUSA
>     exchange program by making a donation to the
> Mike & Lisa Sygall
>     Scholarship Fund!
> http://www.miusa.org/donate
>   * Employment, volunteer and internship opportunities
> with MIUSA.
> http://www.miusa.org/about-miusa/jobs-and-internships/positionsavailable
>   * Donation items needed for exchange programs:
> camping supplies
>     (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads,
> pillows) and office supplies.
> http://www.miusa.org/donate
> 
> NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
>   * Watch our WILD music video featuring women with
> disabilities from
>     around the world who celebrate their
> achievements, pride and solidarity!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxxomUVsSik
>   * New web feature! Check-out our map and photos from
> recent exchange
>     programs: http://www.miusa.org/exchange/history/programmap
>   * MIUSA launches a blog! Add us to your news feed
> and send your
>     thoughts on featured blog topics: http://www.miusablog.org
>   * MIUSA's clearninghouse publishes new tipsheets and
> stories from
>     international travelers with disabilities.
>     http://www.miusa.org/ncde/tipsheets
>     http://www.miusa.org/ncde/stories
>   * Disability leadership and inclusion resources now
> availalbe on the
>     web!: http://www.miusa.org/exchange
> 
> Any questions? Email exchange at miusa.org
> or call 541-343-1284 tel/tty.
> 
> 
> Challenge Yourself and Change the World!®
> Mobility International USA, a non-profit organization
> founded in 1981, empowers people with disabilities around
> the world to achieve their human rights through
> international exchange and international development.
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