August 12 - September 2, 2008

Eugene, Oregon, USA

MIUSA will bring together 25 women leaders with disabilities from around the world to strengthen leadership skills, create new visions and build international networks of support to explore new leadership opportunities for women and girls with disabilities. 

WHO CAN APPLY

Emerging and established women leaders with disabilities who are:

• From Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania/Pacific
• First time visitors to the USA and have NOT participated in a MIUSA WILD program
• From an organization led by and for people with disabilities, or by and for women, with particular attention to issues of women and girls with disabilities; or employed in a business or program committed to inclusion of women and girls with disabilities
  

**Women with disabilities who are from rural areas and/or indigenous backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply**  
 

APPLICATION

1. Download application: (Applications in English strongly preferred)

• English:    (pdf)     (word)
• French:     (pdf)     (word)
• Spanish:   (pdf)     (word)
• Arabic:      (pdf)     (word)

2. Return application and two reference forms to:

Mobility International USA
WILD 2008
132 E. Broadway Suite 343
Eugene, OR, USA 97401
Email: womenleaders@miusa.org
Fax:  +1-541-343-6812

EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2008

APPLY EARLY! We expect to receive a large number of applications for a limited number of openings.

RELATED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

• Learn about past WILD programs
  
• Learn about MIUSA
• Learn about Eugene, Oregon
• Success Stories by people with disabilities
• Disability Resources
• Travel Tips (for full list)
  Air Travel Tips
  Medications
  Mobility Disabilities
  Personal Assistant
  Power Wheelchair
  Travel Equipment Tipsheet