advocacy academy - dnswm.org · send a resume and answers to the questions below to:...
TRANSCRIPT
Advocacy AcademySummer Internship Application
Berrien
Advocacy Academy is an opportunity to get involved in thedisability rights movement and learn the skills of advocacy!
Disability Network Southwest Michigan
KalamazooOffice Berrien/CassOffice 517 E Crosstown Parkway 2900 Lakeview Avenue Kalamazoo MI 49001 St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 345-1516 (269) 985-0111
Toll Free: (877) 674-5209www.dnswm.org
For the accessibility and well-being of our employees and visitors Disability Network Southwest Michigan is a fragrance-free office. Please do not wear colognes and perfumes when visiting. Thank you!
This document is available in alternative format upon request.Please contact Joanne at (269) 982-7761 or [email protected].
About Advocacy Academy:This is a paid 8 week internship where participants will choose a disability advocacy issue to learn about and then create an advocacy campaign around that issue.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:• The history of the Disability Rights Movement
in the United States• The skills of advocacy• Personal leadership• Working in a group• Workplace skills• Planning and implementing a disability
advocacy project
Six (6) individuals will be selected for the 2015 Berrien Summer Advocacy Academy Internship program.
A stipend will be paid upon the successful completion of the internship.
SCHEDULE:June 15, 2015 - August 11, 2015 • Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Schedule Adjustments: No Advocacy Academy on June 29, 30 & July 1; Noon start time on June 24 & July 22
Who May Apply:We are seeking applicants who: • Are between 16–29 years of age • Are able to commit to the entire 8 week internship • Have a disability • Are motivated to increase their leadership skills
How To Apply:Send a resume and answers to the questions below to: [email protected] OR Advocacy Academy Application c/o Joanne Johnson Disability Network Southwest Michigan 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085With your resume, please include answers to the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in learning about the Disability Rights Movement and advocacy?2. What does advocacy mean to you?3. What leadership skills do you want to develop?4. Please describe your disability.
(This question is to ensure the Advocacy Academy team is comprised of a cross- disability group.)Please let us know if you need an accommodation to apply for the Advocacy Academy summer internship.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received by Monday, May 11, 2015