Do you know of any other programs that help young people with disabilities?

YOUTH ADVOCACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT
“Nothing About Us, Without Us.” These words echo through the mouths of many a disability rights advocate. As the first wave of disability advocates makes various transitions, young people have an opportunity to continue the dialogue for equality and justice and formulate an action plan. The Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities Youth Leadership and Empowerment topic
area is seeking proposals written and targeted for young people. For more information go to http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/submissions/
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DEC 18, 2009

EMERGING LEADERS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Emerging Leaders summer internship program for college students with disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America’s leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business & Disability
Council and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities. More information can be found on the web site at http://www.emerging-leaders.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2009

AAPD SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Each year the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosts two Summer Internship Programs for College Students with Disabilities in Washington, DC, providing paid travel to and from DC, paid fully-accessible housing and
living stipends. AAPD is now accepting applications for the 2010 Summer Internship programs. For more information go to http://www.aapd.com/AAPDInternship/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN 8, 2010

BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS ANNUAL CONTEST FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH
The goal of this contest is to promote the joy of reading for pleasure, to promote pride in Braille as a viable literacy medium equal to print, and to demonstrate the importance of independent reading in the development of Braille
literacy skills. Blind/visually impaired Braille reading students who are enrolled in an educational program for students from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the USA and Canada, are eligible to compete in the contest.
For more information go to http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Braille_Readers_Are_Leaders_Overview.asp
CONTEST DEADLINE: ALL CONTEST MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY JAN 22, 2010

WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS PROGRAM
Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is one of America’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the
highest levels of the federal government. For more information go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2010

BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on
issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and under served communities. For more information go to http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index.cfm
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 8, 2010

INTERNSHIP WITH THE NAT’L ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN’S FORUM
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) is seeking a third or fourth year college student to work part-time (minimum 15 hours per week) during the Spring 2010 semester at our Washington, DC office. Their mission is to build
a movement to advance social justice and human rights for API women and girls through policy advocacy, community organizing and public education. For more information send an email to rjfellow@napawf.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS REVIEWED ON ROLLING BASIS
Thanks Lilka! Don’t mind the thumbs down – they are clueless about what’s really important in life.

New summer programs offered at The Bridge Center in Bridgewater, Mass

BRIDGEWATER, MASS.

The Bridge Center, a non-profit (501)(c)( 3) recreation center that serves children with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, recently announced its new portfolio of camp programs for Summer 2010. Camp is offered to children and adolescents aged 4-22.

That new portfolio includes:

Camp Connect- Designed for children and teens with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and related challenges, Camp Connect offers programming and supports designed to support social skills and thinking development and practice.  Camp Connect offers three- and six-week sessions with 2:6 counselor:camper ratios. First , six-week session begins Monday, June 28 and ends August 6; second Lite session (three weeks) begins August 9 and ends August 27.

Camp Summit - Designed for campers who struggle with behavioral control and benefit from significant behavioral supports and structures, Camp Summit provides an environment focused on success using a behavioral level system for the whole camp and individualized behavior plans as appropriate.  Camp Summit offers one- and three-week sessions with 2:6 counselor:camper ratios. First weeklong session begins June 28. The more intensive Summit session lasts three weeks and runs August 9 through August 27.

Camp Endeavor - Designed for campers with learning, intellectual, and developmental disabilities who benefit from intermittent or limited support, Camp Endeavor helps campers try new activities, meet new people, and feel successful.  Camp Endeavor offers one-week sessions throughout the summer with 1:3 or 1:2 counselor:camper ratios in order to assure that every camper has the appropriate accommodations so they may fully participate in all activities. One-week sessions start June 28 through week of August 23.

Camp Discovery - Designed for campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities who benefit from extensive or pervasive support, Camp Discovery provides campers full access to all activities with its 1:1 or 1:2 counselor:campers ratios that assure appropriate modifications are in place throughout camp.  Camp Discovery staff support campers with ADLs (activities of daily living) as needed and offers one1-week sessions throughout the summer. One-week sessions start June 28 through week of August 23.

Horse Camp – Designed for campers aged 8+ who love horses, Horse Camp offers riding center activities every morning, including one mounted riding lesson each day.  In the afternoons, campers join Camp Endeavor and participate in a variety of camp activities.  We offer four 1-week sessions of Horse Camp during the summer, typically with 1:3 counselor:camper ratios. Sessions take place the weeks of: July 6, July 19, August 2 and August 16.

“Structured recreational activities are key ingredients for children’s social, emotional and physical development,” said Jennifer Harber, executive director of The Bridge Center.  “Our specialized camps offer children maximum opportunities to grow from their summer experiences.”

For more information on The Bridge Center’s camp schedule, including fees, please visit http://www.TheBridgeCtr.org. The Bridge Center strives to achieve a “no child is turned away” policy. Financial assistance and assistance with transportation are available.

i get Social Security Disability and im looking for goverment programs for the disabled like Golden access?

i have looked everywhere for these programs all i found so far is golden access card for camping and disabled hunting and fishing card i live in the state of Kentucky i could really use your help so i can do more with my family