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Employment opportunity in the United Arab Emirates

Posted on May 17, 2011

A Technical Director is sought for a newly constructed comprehensive rehabilitation center that will be completed in September 2011. The center will house up to 400 children with disabilities and will provide services including a boarding school and therapies.

The technical director will assist in start-up planning, including class set up and staff selection and training. The starting date will be between September and December 2011. A three-year renewable contract is envisioned.

Qualifications and background of candidates

Preference is for a mature woman near retirement with a Ph.D. or a minimum of a Masters degree. The candidate should have wide experience in the field of special education and the organization of comprehensive rehabilitation for children with disabilities. The person should be competent in operational management, and universal laws and by-laws for such centers. She should provide technical direction and have knowledge of progressive programs and research. The person will oversee a number of projects and keep in close contact with the administrative manager, especially on budget and program issues.

Salary is $6,000 per month, tax free. Additionally, the Technical Director will be entitled to fully furnished accommodations, including electricity, water and internet service. A private car will be available with all expenses paid. Three economy class air tickets will be made available annually to be used for any destination. Full medical insurance will be provided. The post will be entitled to 60 days annual leave.

The location of the new center is in the city of Al Ain. An on-site interview will be arranged.

Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and three references to John Stone (jstone@buffalo.edu).

Mobility International USA (MIUSA) 2011 U.S./Spain: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disability Rights Leadership Exchange Program

Posted on January 28, 2011

MIUSA is excited to offer a 10-day exchange program to Spain with a focus on youth leadership and cultural perspectives on disability rights.

Young adults with disabilities of diverse backgrounds from New York City, especially those who are first-time international travelers, are encouraged to apply.

Program Details

When: June 24- July 4, 2011

Where: Madrid, Spain

Program Cost: Sliding scale $220 - $1,100, which covers all: round-trip international airfare from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Madrid, Spain; pre-departure orientation near JFK; accessible ground transportation, lodging, meals and activities in Madrid; disability related costs, including sign language interpreters, materials in alternative formats, and funding for personal assistants.

Scholarships: Scholarships Provided!

Please complete the scholarship application on pages 12-13 of the program application.

Deadline: March 1, 2011. Late applications considered as space permits.

Eligibility

Participants must be:

U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
From New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island)
Ages 18 – 24 by July 2011
Individuals with a disability: MIUSA programs include people with all types of disabilities and from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Application

AYJNIHH receives National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2010 for Accessible Website

Posted on December 23, 2010

In the Cyber age Websites are the face of an organization. Organizations that work towards rehabilitation of persons with disabilities need to have accessible websites. For its efforts in ensuring the accessibility of its organizational website, (http://ayjnihh.nic.in) Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (AYJNIHH) Mumbai received National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2010. The National Award was given under the category of Best Accessible Website among Public Sector/Autonomous/Local Govt. Bodies. The award was conferred by Her Excellency the President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 3rd December, 2010.

The award was received by Prof. R. Rangasayee, Director, AYJNIHH at a function organized by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India. The website of the institute received over 46,600 hits since its makeover in the accessible format. The design of the website is in the accessible format with features of screen reader, alternate text for the visuals for the Blind, skip to main content and navigation facility, customized text size, descriptive link text, key board support for browsing the portal, explicit form of label association and consistent navigation mechanism of content in English and Hindi etc.

This is the first time that National Institute under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment receives such a unique award of appreciation for implementation of accessible website. The Director congratulates all the staff members of AYJNIHH and its regional centers for this unique achievement through their continuous efforts

Rehabilitation Research Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

Posted on December 22, 2010

Recent funding from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) establishes the new Boston University Center for Enhancing Activity and Participation among Persons with Arthritis. As part of our Center, we are delighted to offer 4 pre-doctoral fellowships for the pursuit of a ScD in Rehabilitation Science degree (matriculation January 2011 or September 2011). Fellowships include full tuition remission, a stipend to support research activities affiliated with the Center, and a structured, individualized mentoring program. For more information, visit the Center for Enhancing Activity and Participation among Persons with Arthritis website: http://www.bu.edu/enact or contact Dr. Keysor at jkeysor@bu.edu.

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