[VABS] Fwd: [NABS-L] Leadership Opportunity

Fri Sep 22 19:21:06 UTC 2023

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> From: Z'Leah Liburd via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: September 21, 2023 at 5:27:27 PM EDT
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>, Florida Association of Blind Students <fabs at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Z'Leah Liburd <nyirah17 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Leadership Opportunity
> Reply-To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
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> *Hello. Thought this would be cool to share:*
> 
> *The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is excited to
> announce two opportunities, Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program and Summer
> Internship Program. Read below for more information and apply today!*
> 
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> *2023 Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program*
> 
> *Deadline to Apply: September 25, 2023 at 11:59pm ET*
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> Fannie Lou Hamer is a well-recognized civil rights activist and organizer
> for voting rights. Her work centered on elevating the rights of Black
> voters and women, particularly across the state of Mississippi. Hamer had
> polio as a child and later became physically disabled due to a severe
> beating in a Mississippi jail. In honor of her legacy and sacrifice, AAPD
> is proud to host the Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program.
> 
> The Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program
> <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faapd.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f%26id%3D2f85f1e5ab%26e%3De0fca57307&data=05%7C01%7Czleahliburd%40usf.edu%7Cc7334217d0804808334308dbbaa182da%7C741bf7dee2e546df8d6782607df9deaa%7C0%7C0%7C638308975180859720%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=20MlkYIYVXLq0hdPpqMHR1Jz6mXpt4si2vjcbWsCQtY%3D&reserved=0>
> is a fully virtual 10-week program from October 10 - December 19. The
> program equips and engages young Black disabled individuals from ages 18-30
> who want to grow as community organizers. We’re looking for our next cohort
> of leaders who are active and passionate about their communities, seeking
> professional development opportunities, that are team players, and
> innovative thinkers!
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> *Apply for the Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program*
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> Participants will receive a $1,500 stipend and will have the opportunity to
> create voter engagement materials and content. If you have any questions or
> need further Information, please reach out to Levell Strong at
> flhprogram at aapd.com.
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> 
> *2024 AAPD Summer Internship Program*
> 
> *Deadline to Apply: October 19, 2023 at 11:59pm ET*
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> A photo of the 2023 summer intern cohort with AAPD staff outside in a
> courtyard. There are people who use wheelchairs, white canes, and other
> mobility aids.
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> The AAPD Summer Internship Program is a professional and career development
> opportunity for disabled students and recent graduates. In this program,
> participants access meaningful employment, gain leadership skills, and
> connect to the broader disability community. We place college students,
> graduate students, law students, and recent graduates with all types of
> disabilities in a 10-week paid summer internship for 32 hours a week with
> Congressional offices, federal agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit
> organizations within the Washington, DC area and nationwide.
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> *Apply for the Summer Internship Program*
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> For Summer 2024, AAPD will offer a hybrid internship program with some
> interns joining remotely from across the country while some interns will be
> based in Washington DC.
> 
> During the summer, interns will:
> 
>   - Build their leadership and advocacy skills in our Disability Advocacy
>   Certificate Program
>   - Connect one on one with a mentor who has similar professional goals
>   and interests
>   - Join virtual weekly community events
> 
> 
> AAPD provides all interns with a competitive living stipend, transportation
> to and from Washington, DC, and supports for housing and technology. More
> information can be found on AAPD’s Summer Internship page
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> AAPD will host a Zoom webinar on Tuesday, October 3 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
> ET for any individuals interested in hearing more about the application,
> asking questions, and learning more about the experience from alumni of the
> program. ASL and CART will be provided. Register here for the Summer
> Internship Program webinar
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> If you have any questions or additional access needs, please email
> internships at aapd.com.
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> Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)
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> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> Vice President, Florida Association of Blind Students
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> Board number 1, State Wide Chapter
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