The 30 scholarships range in value from $3,000 up to $12,000 and include a trip to Orlando this July for the world’s largest convention for the blind.
To learn more and to apply, please visit National Federation of the Blind scholarships.
]]>The 30 scholarships range in value from $3,000 up to $12,000, and include a trip to Orlando this July for the world's largest convention for the blind. To learn more and to apply, please visit National Federation of the Blind scholarships.
]]>The conference also has the objective of educating employers and human resources personnel about the many simple accommodations which enable hard of hearing workers to communicate on the job. That’s why “Working Together” has been adopted as the conference theme.
The cost for this conference is $40 for individuals and $70 for students with a parent. For a complete agenda or to register for this conference visit the Hearing Loss Association of Pennsylvania website.
Plenary sessions will provide information on the impact of hearing loss on work and life; workplace barriers that still exist more than 20 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and a panel discussion allowing participants to ask questions of successful hard of hearing employees and their employers. An exhibit hall will showcase assistive equipment and resources.
For announcement, program, and registration information, visit the Hearing and Loss Association of Pennsylvania’s website by copying and pasting this URL: www.hla-pa.org/NewsEvents/EmpConf13/ . If you need further information, you may contact Steve Schultz, conference chairperson, by e-mail at schultz@hla-pa.org or by telephone at 717-761-3632.
If you need further information, you may contact Steve Schultz, conference chairperson, by e-mail at schultz@hla-pa.org or by telephone at 717-761-3632.
]]>As with any job fair, interested upper-level students should plan to dress appropriately and bring a resume and contact information. Employers are willing to hire veterans and persons with disabilities in a variety of positions, which may range from non-degree to degree preparation (and/or) degree required. For more information, call the PA CareerLink, Indiana County at 724-471-7220. The event is free.
The Job and Resource Fair is sponsored/produced with funds from the CMS Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (CFDA# 93.768).
]]>The Ray Coppler Award was created to annually honor and give special recognition to a student, faculty, staff, or administrator for exemplary contributions to disability education, awareness and/or inclusiveness at IUP.
Are you aware of an IUP community member who you believe might be deserving of this award? Would you please consider taking a couple minutes to nominate them?
This could be a student, faculty, staff, administrator, etc. It might be someone with a disability, or someone without a disability. It could be you (individuals may nominate themselves).
Do you know of someone who has
The first annual recipient of the award in 2010 was Ray Coppler, an undergraduate student with a disability who has since graduated and for whom the award is permanently named. The second annual recipient in 2011 was Lindsey DePra, also an undergraduate student with a disability who has since graduated.
October is National Disability Awareness Month (most recently known as National Disability Employment Awareness Month). To celebrate, IUP will be hosting a Six O’Clock Series presentation on October 29 by Veronica Villalobos, director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for U.S. Office of Personnel Management and former attorney with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Read more about Villalobos. At the conclusion of Villalobos’ presentation, we will present the third Annual Ray Coppler Award to a deserving IUP community member.
The brief nomination form can be completed online until October 17.
An appointed selection committee will review submissions after the deadline and decide which nominee is most deserving of this year’s award. The award will be presented at the Six O’Clock Series on October 29.
Thanks for your consideration in offering a nomination!
]]>The purpose of the Majors Fair is to provide all students with the opportunity to explore different majors and courses of study available to them at IUP. Although the Majors Fair is specifically designed for undecided students, all students are welcome to attend.
At the Majors Fair, you’ll be able to speak with representatives from each of IUP’s departments on site. Have your questions answered, and find out what major suits you best!
Please join us for the annual Majors Fair on Thursday, October 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center (Folger Hall).
This event is sponsored by the Major and Career Exploration Center and the Career Development Center.
]]>Van Wieren examines data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
]]>The program takes place on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center (Folger Hall).
“Inclusion: It is Your Right” is a presentation created to highlight society’s perception of disabilities, the stereotypes that cause exclusion, and the elimination of attitudinal barriers to full inclusion.
The event will feature a performance by SignIn, and featured speaker Terri Adams.
Terri Adams has spent the past fifteen years working with people with disabilities. Currently, Ms. Adams works for the Three Rivers Center for Independent Living as a public relations specialist.
Please join us!
]]>The competition is currently underway and runs through October 15, 2011. Complete details of the competition can be found on the disABLEDperson website.
]]>How to participate:
If we select your submission for the NCDE website and/or other publications, we will send a one-time $50 stipend to your U.S. address!
Submissions must come from people with disabilities residing in the United States, which includes people from other countries currently having an international exchange experience in the United States. Submissions are due by Thursday, September 1, 2011.
View our Stories and Blogs page for examples of submitted stories, blogs, writing tips, and complete submission requirements. For questions or to submit a story by e-mail: abryant@miusa.org.
]]>Eligible students should download the application from the Office of Disability Services website.
All applications are due September 23, 2011.
]]>There is a 2 percent hiring goal. Students can apply until February 1, 2011. They can register for an account and look for internships anytime at the NASA internships website. Internships run for ten weeks from May 31 through August 5, 2011.
In order to be eligible to apply, students must be accepted as freshmen at an accredited institution of higher learning, i.e., a college or university at the time of the internship (a “rising freshman”). NASA has internships for rising freshmen through doctoral students in STEM fields. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required to apply; however, applicants must understand that the competition for internships is keen. The age limits for interns are eighteen years and up.
Internships are available at all NASA centers nationwide. Students can submit applications where they either select or do not select an opportunity or opportunities. Selecting an opportunity or opportunities has the advantage of allowing applicants to be considered by mentors who work in disciplines of interest and at a particular center. For example, an opportunity having to do with the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) will be at Goddard in Maryland because SDO is there. Not selecting any opportunities may result in no mentors even looking at their applications because they will not have flagged their applications to mentors’ opportunities.
It’s important to make clear that applications can be viewed by all mentors whether students select opportunities or not. However, not selecting any opportunities means that prospective interns will be hoping that a mentor happens to read their applications rather than directing their applications to mentors in fields and at centers of interest.
Also, organizations and schools can nominate qualified students with a letter of recommendation. The students still have to go through the regular application process, but the letter will be very helpful. The letter would be submitted with the online application. Copies of these nomination letters should be e-mailed to kenneth.a.silberman@nasa.gov in addition to submitting with the application.
Students who are selected for internships will receive an offer letter by e-mail sometime after February 2, 2011. They will then have five days to either accept or reject the offer on the NASA internship website. The offer will automatically expire after five days if no action is taken.
]]>The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) will award three scholarships of $3,000 each for the 2011–2012 academic year. These scholarships will be awarded to one full-time student in each category: entering freshmen, undergraduate students, and graduate students. College students who are low vision, maintain a strong GPA, and are involved in their school and/or local community are encouraged to apply.
Application materials must be received by March 1, 2011. Scholarship monies will be awarded for the 2011–2012 academic year.
To read the scholarship guidelines and complete an online application, please visit the Council of Citizens with Low Vision website and click on the “Scholarship” link.
Applications will be available to submit online until March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please plan ahead so that documents mailed will be received by March 1. Please note, no faxed materials will be accepted. Questions may be directed to CCLVI at 800-733-2258.
Please share this information with others. If there are questions or additional information is required, please e-mail scholarship@cclvi.org.
]]>To have access to the essay prompt, you need to be a registered member of disABLEDperson. To become one, go to disABLEDperson.com and click on the "Sign up now" link on the top right. Sign up, log in, and now you will see a link to the scholarship on the right side of the page.
This competition began January 3 and ends March 4, 2011, for the award of $1,000.
To participate, follow these simple steps: Write an essay with no more than 750 words (prompt can be found on the disABLEDperson website). At the bottom of the scholarship page, click on the “Register Now” link, fill out the form completely, and paste your essay into the form.
A few reminders: Please keep in mind that the form must be filled out completely. Incomplete or fraudulent forms cannot be accepted. Proper spelling and grammar are imperative. Please submit carefully edited drafts only.
In order to qualify, a student must be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college or university in the United States. The student must be a full-time student and U.S. citizen (minimum of 12 credits for undergraduate, nine credits for graduate). Unfortunately, disABLEDperson, Inc., is not able to award scholarships to high school students or college students who are not attending classes full time.
Upon winning, the student will prove disability through Disability Suppport Services. Disability is defined under the ADA as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such an individual.” A record of such an impairment or being regarded as having such an impairment is required.
Be sure to submit your entry before the March 4, 2011, deadline. The winner will be announced on the disABLEDperson website on March 18, 2011. All decisions made by disABLEDperson, Inc., are final.
]]>Application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 1, 2011.
To read the scholarship guidelines and complete an online application, please visit the American Council of the Blind website.
For more information, please contact the ACB National Office at 202-467-5081 or 800-424-8666.
]]>People with disabilities who are interested in working for federal government agencies should apply to resume@benderconsult.com with "Federal Opportunities" in the subject line.
If you have questions, please contact Sherry Homme at 412-446-4447, or e-mail shomme@benderconsult.com.
]]>This service is provided free of charge to job seekers with disabilities, and is open to applicants who have earned or are expected to earn a two- or four-year degree within the next six months, or who have completed equivalent technical training.
Log onto the National Business and Disability Council's National Resume Database and click onto Job Seekers.
For more information, contact Laura M. Francis, manager of Corporate Services, at 516-465-1519, or Lana Smart, vice president at 516-465-1510.
]]>The Emerging Leaders program offers paid summer internships at many of America’s leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business and Disability Council, and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities.
To be considered for an internship, a student must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student who has completed at least 60 credits and is maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. More information can be found on the Emerging Leaders website.
Please note: The application deadline is December 31, 2010.
]]>The purpose of the Majors Fair is to provide all students with the opportunity to explore different majors and courses of study available to them at IUP. Although the Majors Fair is specifically designed for undecided students, all students are welcome to attend. At the Majors Fair, you’ll be able to speak on site with representatives from each of IUP’s majors. Have your questions answered and find out what major suits you best!
Please join us for the annual Majors Fair on Thursday, October 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center (Folger Hall).
This event is sponsored by the Major and Career Exploration Center and the Career Development Center.
]]>Spring 2011 applications are open. Deadline: October 5, 2010
The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education. The Gilman Scholarship Program is celebrating ten years of helping nearly 6,500 Gilman Scholars study abroad. During the academic year 2010–2011, over 2,300 scholarships will be awarded!
In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two- or four-year U.S. institution, and must be:
For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines and timeline, and the application process, please visit the Gilman website, contact the Gilman Program at 713-621-6300 ext. 25, or e-mail gilman@iie.org.
]]>To participate, follow these simple steps:
A few reminders: Please keep in mind that the form must be filled out completely. Incomplete or fraudulent forms cannot be accepted. Spelling and grammar is imperative. Please submit carefully edited drafts only.
In order to qualify, the student must be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college or university in the United States of America. They must be a full-time student and U.S. citizen (minimum of 12 credits for undergraduate, nine credits for graduate). Unfortunately, scholarships are not able to be awarded to high school students or college students who are not attending classes full time.
Upon winning, the student will prove disability through their Disability Student Services department. Disability is defined as: “A disadvantage or deficiency, especially a physical or mental impairment that interferes with or prevents normal achievement in a particular area, something that hinders or incapacitates.” Please note that the details about the competition will be found at the disABLEDperson website. The link is at the top of the page: Fall 2010 National Scholarship Competition.
Note also that to view the details, attain the essay prompt, and submit your essay, you will need to fill out a short registration form on the disABLEDperson website. Be sure to submit your entry before the October 15, 2010, deadline. The winner will be announced on the website on October 29, 2010. All decisions made by disABLEDperson, Inc. are final. Thank you and good luck.
]]>The program offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business and Disability Council, and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities.
To be considered for an internship, a student must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, a U.S. citizen, have completed at least 60 credits, and be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. More information can be found on the Emerging Leaders website.
Please note: The application deadline is December 31, 2010.
]]>This service is provided free of charge to job seekers with disabilities, and is open to applicants who have earned or are expected to earn a two- or four-year degree within the next six months or have completed equivalent technical training.
Log onto the National Business and Disability Council's website and click onto Job Seekers.
For more information, contact Laura M. Francis at 516-465-1519, or Lana Smartat 516-465-1510.
]]>Fulbright staff will be partnering with staff from Mobility International USA to discuss the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This webinar will cover program basics and allow people with disabilities to get specific and general questions answered.
When: Thursday, August 12, 2:30–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
What: This webinar will provide advice for persons with disabilities interested in applying for the Fulbright Student and English Teaching Assistant Program to hundreds of countries worldwide.
Register at GoToWebinars: Fulbright U.S. Student Disability Webinar.
]]>It was recently published in the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.
]]>A limited number of summer awards will be available to students majoring in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) who meet the program's standard eligibility criteria:
Summer 2010, Fall 2010, and Academic Year 2010–2011 applications are now being accepted online and are due April 6, 2010. For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines and timeline, and application process, please visit the Gilman website, contact the Gilman Program at 713-621-6300 ext. 25, or e-mail gilman@iie.org.
]]>He presented research related to ADA Title I workplace discrimination and autism.
]]>To be considered for an internship, a student must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student with a disability who has completed at least 60 credits and is maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. More information can be found on the Emerging Leaders web site > Students > How to Apply.
Remember, the application deadline for summer 2010 program is now March 15, 2010.
]]>Gibson served as president of Juniata College’s chapter of Psi Chi during the 2008–2009 academic year. She won $500, a plaque, and an all-expense-paid trip to attend the Eastern Psychology Association conference. The conference was held March 4 through March 6, 2010, in New York City. At the conference, Gibson was honored and gave a speech on group leadership.
]]>If selected for, students may also combined these scholarships with additional aid received toward the program fee from any of several sources, including their institutions, states, or internship sites. More information about the Public Service Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities.
Funded by the AT&T Foundation and HSC Foundation, the TWC awards typically provide $2,500 to competitively selected students who self-identify as having a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Priority consideration is give to undergraduate students; however, postgraduate program applicants may be considered.
For IUP students interested in obtaining more information concerning the Washington Center internship program and scholarships, please see Diane Stipcak in the IUP Career Development Center (302 Pratt Hall, 724-357-2235).
]]>The conference takes place April 27 and 28, 2010, at the Ohio State University, Columbus Campus. The student poster session will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
This year, the Multiple Perspectives Conference is celebrating its tenth anniversary and looking forward to this summer’s twentieth anniversary of the ADA refreshed by recent amendments. This is an opportunity to consider where we are, how we got here, and where we are going. One of our annual traditions has been a poster reception following the Ken Campbell Memorial Lecture. We are seeking poster presentations from graduate and undergraduate students that represent the broad interdisciplinary approaches to disability. Submissions may be based on the following:
Posters can take a variety of forms, including print material mounted on posterboard or display panels or arranged on a table, or PowerPoint presentation, webpages, or video presentations from laptop (ten minute maximum length).
Presentation materials must fit on a 3' × 6' table or along six feet or less of wall space. Presenters must provide their own equipment.
Visit these sites for tips on developing a poster presentation:
Students and teams of students who wish to present a poster display of their project must send the following information to ADA-OSU@osu.edu no later than March 31, 2010.
Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive; selected participants will be notified within two weeks of submission. Conference fees will be waived for all accepted presenters.
]]>The Fellowship for Leadership Development, sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a salaried, two-year program that combines business-focused, on-the-job experience with formal management training. Legally blind individuals who have an undergraduate degree, work experience, and passion for business are invited to apply. Fellows are selected based on academic achievement, experience, motivation, references, and personal interviews. Fellows who completed the program have moved to management jobs, gaining financial independence, and, as business leaders, have added value at all levels of the workplace and society.
Read the Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions before applying.
Also see the Fellowship Application Form.
If you have questions, contact Sandy Finley, NIB Business Leaders Program, at fellowship@nib.org or 703-310-0506.
]]>Students who work in the temporary positions during the summer have their salaries paid by the Department of Defense, with funding for the program running May 15 through September 30. Air Force organizations interested in participating in the program should contact their local civilian personnel office for more information.
For more information on the program, visit Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities.
]]>Government recruiters from federal, state, and city agencies from across the U.S. and over 1,000 students and alumni from fifty-plus tri-state colleges and universities.
Wednesday, November 18
Carnegie Mellon University, University Center, 1st Floor Weigand Gymnasium
Directions to the Carnegie Mellon campus
This event would not be possible without the generous support of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the Partnership for Public Service, the U.S. DOE- National Energy Technology Laboratory, and the Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board.
]]>TextHelp has generously come forward to sponsor this additional scholarship opportunity for students with disabilities who are nominated by an AHEAD member.
This particular scholarship will provide the winning student with one (1) $500 (USD) monetary scholarship plus one copy of TextHelp Systems Inc. Read & Write Gold.
As with all AHEAD scholarships, nominations must be made by AHEAD members. The postmark deadline for all AHEAD scholarship nominations is December 15, 2009. Detailed application information is available on line.
]]>Remember, all students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for need-based grants, loans, and student employment.
]]>You’ll be able to talk with representatives from each of IUP’s majors on site. Find out what suits you best!
The Majors Fair takes place on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the HUB, Ohio Room.
This event is sponsored by the Major and Career Exploration Center and the Career Development Center.
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