[infoshare] Fw: U.S. / Costa Rica Disability Rights Exchange Program with Mobility International USA (MIUSA): Deadline March 21

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To: "Info" <infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:32:16 -0400
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From: Lydia Shula 
To: Lydia Shula 
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:13 PM
Subject: U.S. / Costa Rica Disability Rights Exchange Program with Mobility 
International USA (MIUSA): Deadline March 21


Dear Colleague,

 

I wish to share this friendly reminder that the deadline for young adults with 
disabilities, ages 18 - 24, to apply for Mobility International USA's (MIUSA) 
U.S./Costa Rica: Cross Cultural Perspectives on Disability Rights Leadership 
Exchange Program is March 21, 2010.

 

Thank you in advance for posting and/or circulating the announcement below 
through your networks, colleges and/or universities to encourage all young 
adults with disabilities, ages 18-24, from New York City to apply to this life 
changing international program. 

 

Please do not hesitate contacting me should you, or anyone else, have any 
questions or concerns related to the U.S./Costa Rica program and/or application 
process.

 

Warmest regards from Eugene, Oregon!

 

Warmly,

 

Lydia Shula

Exchange Program Manager

Mobility International USA (MIUSA)

132 East Broadway, Suite 343

Eugene, Oregon, USA

Tel/TTY: +1 (541) 343-1284 Ext. 26

Fax: +1 (541) 343-6812

Web: http://www.miusa.org

 

Empowering people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human 
rights through international exchange and international development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobility International USA (MIUSA)

 

2010 U.S./Costa Rica: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability Rights

Leadership Exchange Program

 

June 16 - July 1, 2010 SchadingA@xxxxxxx
audrey615@xxxxxxxxxxx

 

San Jose, Costa Rica

 

http://www.miusa.org/exchange/leadership/costarica10

 

Deadline March 21, 2010
MIUSA is excited to offer a 16-day exchange program to Costa Rica with a focus 
on youth leadership and cultural perspectives on disability rights. 

 

Young adults with disabilities of diverse backgrounds from New York City, 
especially those who are first-time international travelers, are encouraged to 
apply.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

 

When:                    June 16 - July 1, 2010

 

Where:                  San Jose, Costa Rica

 

Program Cost:        Sliding scale $220 - $1,100, which includes all: 
round-trip international airfare from Newark International Airport (EWR) to San 
Jose, Costa Rica; one-day pre-departure orientation near EWR; accessible ground 
transportation, lodging, meals and activities in Costa Rica; disability related 
costs, including sign language interpreters, materials in alternative formats, 
and funding for personal assistants.  

 

Scholarships:        Scholarships and assistance with fundraising available!

                             Please complete the scholarship application on 
pages 11-12 of the program application. 

 

Deadline:               March 21, 2010. Late applications considered as space 
permits.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must be excited about new experiences and a once-in-a-lifetime 
adventure, and tolerant of the challenges brought on by a new cultural 
environment and inconsistent accessibility. Participants are expected to act as 
positive and respectful citizen ambassadors of the United States and must be 
committed to work across cultural and other differences to promote 
intercultural understanding.  Participants must show previous leadership 
experience, positive communication skills and be committed to disability rights.

 

Participants must be:

 U.S. citizens

 From New York City

 Ages 18 - 24 by July 2010

 Individuals with a disability

 

·         ASL staff interpreters will be provided by MIUSA for the duration of 
the program.

·         Materials in alternative formats will be provided for scheduled 
program activities.

·         Personal assistant funding may be available for participants who need 
personal assistance during the program.

·         Other disability-related accommodations and services available on 
request.

Download the Application - Deadline March 21, 2010
Application (PDF) / Application (Word Doc)/ Application (Rich Text RTF)

Sponsors:

The 2010 U.S./Costa Rica: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability Rights 
Leadership Exchange Program is funded by the New York Community Trust / Wallace 
Fund for Youth, established in Community Funds by the co-founder of The 
Reader's Digest Association. For the past 14 years, MIUSA has received the 
generous support of the DeWitt Wallace/Youth Travel Enrichment Fund, 
established by the founder of The Reader's Digest Association, to provide an 
educational travel opportunity to U.S. young adults with disabilities from 
diverse communities.

 

 

 

 



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