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Mobility International USA’s (MIUSA)
4th International Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
August 12 - September 2, 2008 Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.

APPLY NOW!
Application deadline: FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2008 Generous scholarships
available.
American Sign Language interpretation*

MIUSA is currently accepting applications from emerging and established
women leaders with disabilities who are:
- From Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, the Middle East, and
Oceania/Pacific
- First time visitors to the USA and have NOT participated in a MIUSA
WILD program
- From an organization led by and for people with disabilities, or by
and for women, with particular attention to issues of women and girls
with disabilities; or employed in a business or program committed to
inclusion of women and girls with disabilities **Women with disabilities
who are from rural areas and/or indigenous backgrounds are especially
encouraged to apply** Generous scholarships are available for this
program.

The WILD program will include workshops, site visits and practical
activities on priority issues for women with disabilities, including:

- Leadership for economic empowerment, including employment policy,
legislation, private sector partnerships and coalition building

- Educational rights and opportunities including specialized and
inclusive schools, policy and legal rights, services and accommodations
for accessibility

- Career planning and higher education, including policies and support
systems for women and girls with disabilities

- Employment strategies for women with disabilities including training
models, supported employment, microenterprise, private sector
partnerships, career mentorship and skill-building

- Health and family issues including parenting, health care and violence
prevention

- Accessible transportation and communities including policy and
implementation, public advocacy, model transport systems, solutions for
accessibility

- Using the media and coalition building

- Organizational development and sustainability, including funding
resources and strategies, and fostering partnerships with community
organizations and businesses

- Cultural, team-building and community service experiences

- Goals and action plans to strengthen collaborative relationships with
other organizations and/or businesses and to implement plans for the
employment of women with disabilities locally, regionally or
internationally

The official languages of WILD are English and American Sign Language
(ASL).
However, some language translation may be provided during formal program
workshops and activities only. Specific languages (e.g. Arabic, French,
Russian, and/or Spanish) will be determined based on need and
availability of resources.

Materials in alternative formats will be provided. Other
disability-related accessibility arrangements will be negotiated to
ensure full participation of all program participants.

APPLY EARLY!  Limited space available!

Application deadline is April 4, 2008. Late applications will be
accepted as space permits.  Application materials are available in
alternative formats upon request.

Applications can be downloaded at
http://www.miusa.org/miusa-exchange-programs/WILD2008/index_html or
requested via e-mail at: womenleaders@miusa.org

Since 1981, MIUSA has been pioneering short-term international exchange
programs for people with and without disabilities from over 90
countries.
As a non-profit organization, MIUSA is dedicated to empowering people
with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through
international exchange and international development.

Contact information:
Mobility International USA
WILD 2008
E-mail: womenleaders@miusa.org
Website:  www.miusa.org