Latin America Professionals Programs
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International Leadership, Employment and Disability (I-LEAD) Programs
Since 2008, MIUSA has been implementing a series of international exchange programs focused on employment for people with disabilities worldwide. Through the Employment Strategies: Building Disability and Leadership Skills Initiative, MIUSA is equipping people with and without disabilities, working in different countries, across diverse sectors and employing a range of strategies, to expand opportunities for employment of people with disabilities.
I-LEAD programs bring together emerging and established leaders, as well as high level professionals with and without disabilities from Latin America, to examine critical issues facing people with disabilities in the employment sector and to build the capacity of governments, businesses, schools and disabled peoples organizations to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
During I-LEAD programs, delegates gather in Eugene, Oregon and participate in a series of interactive workshops, seminars, site visits, and panel discussions focusing on inclusive education, accessible transportation, employment policies and job programs that ensure people with disabilities have the opportunity to reach their highest employment potential. As an outcome of the programs, leaders and professionals create collaborative action plans to further their efforts and commitment for increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities at the local, national and/or regional level.
2010 I-LEAD Program
Sponsors
Sponsors of the I-LEAD programs include the Walmart Foundation, MIUSA and generous contributions from local businesses in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon.
