2012 U.S./Spain: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability Rights Leadership Exchange Program
Young leaders pursue their dreams in Spain on this unique life-changing international and cross-disability experience!
Watch the photo slide show from the 2011 program!
Program Details
When:
June 24-July 5, 2012
Where:
Madrid, Spain
Who:
Young leaders with disabilities from New York City, ages 18 - 24, who are committed to cross-cultural understanding and increasing the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities in New York City and abroad.
Program Activities:
MIUSA's 10-day program will include a combination of activities, such as:
Workshops and discussions with disability rights leaders and students focused on disability rights laws, education, employment, media and strategies for disability rights leadership.
Site visits to Disabled People’s Organizations, schools and universities, and community organizations, as well as historic sites and community events.
Spanish cultural enrichment activities.
Disability-related Accommodations:
Accommodations for access will be provided, including:
- Alternate format materials
- ASL interpreting
- Funding support for personal assistants
- Accessible facilities, transportation and lodging
- Other arrangements as needed
Application
Deadline to apply has passed. Late applications accepted as space permits.
Sponsor:
The 2012 U.S./Spain: 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 16 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.
