Monday, November 13, 2006

Congressional Internships for Students with Disabilities

Deadline for Summer Internship Program - December 1, 2006

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Internship Opportunities

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is
committed to the development of leadership, employment, and self-
sufficiency skills of students with disabilities. In fact,
through the sponsorship of Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
and the Microsoft Corporation, students have opportunities to
develop those skills.

2007 Summer Congressional Internship for College Students with
Disabilities

Administered by AAPD and sponsored by the Mitsubishi Electric
America Foundation, second-semester sophomores through first-
semester seniors interested in working on Capitol Hill are
encouraged to apply. Accepted candidates will work in
congressional offices in Washington, DC. Roundtrip travel and
housing will be provided to interns, and each student will
receive a stipend.

Applications are available at:
www.aapd.com/internships/internship07/MEAFinternInfo07.htm
Apply by: December 1, 2006 (5:00pm, EST).

Questions and submissions

Disability Policy Consortium
Box 77
Boston MA 02133
617 499-6957
www.dpcma.org

Sounds like a great opportunity!!!!

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