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**DEADLINE EXTENDED**The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is committed to the development of leadership, employment, and self-sufficiency skills of students with disabilities. In fact, through the sponsorship of Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and the Microsoft Corporation, students have opportunities to develop those skills. 2007 SUMMER CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Administered by AAPD and sponsored by the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, second-semester sophomores through first-semester seniors interested in working on Capitol Hill are encouraged to apply. Accepted candidates will work in congressional offices in Washington, DC. Roundtrip travel and housing will be provided to interns, and each student will receive a stipend. Apply by: January 3, 2007 (5:00pm, eastern). Questions and submissions for Congressional program to: aapdcongintern@aol.com. 2007 SUMMER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (I.T.) INTERNSHIP FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Administered by AAPD and sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in information technology are encouraged to apply. Accepted candidates will work in various agencies in the executive branch of the federal government. Roundtrip travel and housing will be provided to interns, and each student will receive a stipend. Apply by: January 3, 2007 (5:00pm, eastern). Questions and submissions for I.T. program to: aapdmsintern@aol.com. For more information, please contact: Shonda McLaughlin, PhD, CRC Program Manager of Mentoring & Leadership American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) 1629 K St NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-457-0046, Ext 26 or 1-800-840-8844 Email: shondamc@verizon.net |