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Mitsubishi Foundation
The mission of the MEA Foundation is to contribute to a better world for us
all by helping young people with disabilities, through technology, to
maximize their potential and participation in society. For Grant
information, see:
www.meaf.org
53 Million Americans with Disabilities (1 in 5) This and other data just released from 1997 census findings: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2001/cb01-46.html
Scholarship for Women with Disabilities
The ELA Foundation will be awarding two scholarships, worth $2000, for women
with disabilities who are pursuing a graduate degree. All applications must
be received by June 15, 2001. More info under Grants/Scholarships at:
www.ela.org
eAffinity Groups - Self Employment
Diversity world has started several new email discussion groups. The one on
self employment for people with disabilities is particularly active! For
more information, see:
http://www.diversityworld.com/affinity.htm
Governor's Committee Quarterly Meeting - June 28 -29 Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn, Sacramento CA For Details, call (800) 695-0350
For California Employers Only
The California Business Leadership Network is hosting meetings for employers
in the SF Bay, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas - to update them on
California's new employment laws for people with disabilities. Details at:
http://www.cabln.org
Online courses in Accessible Web Design
Beginners Barrier-free Web Design Workshop (next course April 30, 2001)
Barrier-free Advanced Accessible Web Design (next course April 2, 2001)
See here for details:
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/workshop.htm
New Freedom Initiative
Grants of up to $50,000 are available to all States - as the first stage of
implementing President Bush's "New Freedom Initiative". Details on the
Initiative are at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/freedominitiative/
The best $9 you will ever spend on Job Retention Ordered in quantity, Denise Bissonnette's new book "30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee" can cost as little as $9 per person. Excellent for job clubs and post-placement support programs. See: http://www.diversityshop.com/store/career.html
Rob McInnes
Diversity World http://www.diversityworld.com
Visit our new diversityshop!
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