Here are two very exciting opportunities the Smithsonian has developed in recent years to aid those with disabilities in their professional development. I would like to personally commend the SI for implementing these excellent programs as disability advocacy is a much-overlooked field that is very close to my heart!
- Accessibility Program for those with disabilities who are US citizens or permanent residents, high school students, college or grad students in a major related to program, or professionals who can benefit from the program (this is a stipend applied to whichever Smithsonian internship you obtain)
- $4,000 stipend for college and grad students for completion of 640 hours
- $1,500 for high school students
- Rolling admission
- Application requirements:
- Application
- Resume
- 2 page essay of intent
- Academic transcripts
- 2 letters of recommendation (can be from a variety of sources)
- Project SEARCH: an unpaid internship program for young adults with developmental disabilities to gain valuable work skills to aid future employment
- unpaid
- 10-month school-to-work transition program
- Rotate through three 10-week unpaid internship programs
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