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MIUSA Summer Exchange Program in England for Young Adults (18-24)
Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is currently seeking individuals with and without disabilities for a 17-day program in England. MIUSA's summer 2002 exchange program is designed for young adults, ages 18-24, who are committed to strengthening cross-cultural ties, expanding leadership skills and exploring the performing arts in an exciting international environment. The program includes workshops on disability rights and leadership, excursions to London and Liverpool, workshops on the performing arts and the experience of family customs, food and culture with English host families. This program is restricted to US citizens. American Sign Language interpretation and materials in alternative formats will be provided. Generous scholarships available for qualified applicants. The application deadline is April 15, 2002. Please contact MIUSA directly for more information on this and other opportunities in international educational travel at (541) 343-1284 (V/TTY), e-mail at exchange@miusa.org, or visit their website, www.miusa.org.
Two New CD ROMS Available on International Exchange and Disability
The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) recently released two new CD ROMS related to the inclusion of participants with disabilities in international exchange programs. All Abroad! showcases the major benefits of international exchange and the wide range of opportunities available. The informational CD is geared towards the disability audience and provides information about funding and accommodations abroad as well as how to get involved in hosting international exchange participants from other countries.
NCDE's second new CD, Building Bridges Training CD, is primarily for international educators and exchange professionals and was developed as a companion guide to the NCDE publication, Building Bridges: A Manual on Including People with Disabilities in International Exchange Programs. By providing practical, how-to information on topics such as recruiting, homestays, accommodations abroad and where to obtain disability-related information, this CD can be used as a tool to train both new and experienced staff at international exchange organizations. For more information or to obtain either CD, contact NCDE at Mobility International USA at (541) 343-1284 (V/TTY), e-mail at clearinghouse@miusa.org, or visit their website, www.miusa.org.
New Online Archive of Disability History
The Disability History Museum's Library is a digital archive that only exists online and contains digital versions of images, texts, and other artifacts related to disability history that have been gathered from libraries and private collections across the United States. Materials in the Library date back to the 18th century and represent all disability categories across the life span. These records illuminate daily life, work, charity, popular culture, local and national political milestones, shifts in visual representation and medical knowledge, and the rise and fall of a variety of social movements. The library is located at the Disability History Museum's web site. The Disability History Museum seeks to promote understanding about the historical experience of people with disabilities by recovering, chronicling, and interpreting their stories. Its goal is to help foster a deeper understanding of disability and to dispel lingering myths, assumptions, and stereotypes by examining these cultural legacies.
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