Spring 2016 Fellowships - RespectAbility, Rockville, MD

Posted: Friday, December 18, 2015

About Fellowship Program:
The Spring 2016 Fellowship is a part-time or full-time professional internship targeted toward individuals with an interest in promoting opportunities for people with disabilities. The fellowship provides professional skill building through training courses, on-the-job experience, and a renowned speaker series. Graduates of our fellowship program are placed in leadership positions in competitive industries or pursue graduate degrees at top universities.

Who We Want:
The National Leadership Program is ideal for people who want to gain professional skills and contacts while making a positive difference for people with disabilities. We are looking for thoughtful and results-driven individuals who want to achieve breakthrough results while getting hands-on experience. The fellowship is for college and graduate students, as well as for people transitioning into the workforce for the first time, or back into the workforce after a break.

Fellowships are available in the following areas:

PUBLIC POLICY & EMPLOYMENT
Educate key decision makers about programs that are proven to work. Work with governors, their key policy staff, and vocational rehabilitation teams in all 50 states.

COMMUNICATIONS & STIGMA BUSTING
Be on the front line of fighting prejudice, misinformation and low expectations. Interview presidential candidates on disability policy. Leverage our proactive outreach to employers, the media, Hollywood, elite schools, policy makers, and political candidates. Engage in social media with our #RespectTheAbility campaign, and highlight the benefits of inclusive employment.

RELIGIOUS INCLUSION OF JEWS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
RespectAbility is working for full inclusion in all faith groups, beginning with Jewish communities and institutions. As model practices are established, we will work broadly to share best practices across faiths.

DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING
Help grow our organization through grant and proposal writing, prospect research, and attending donor and prospect meetings. Development fellows will join supervisors at workshops and webinars that pertain to development.

About Us:
RespectAbility is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reshape the attitudes of American society so that people with disabilities can more fully participate in and contribute to society; and to empower people with disabilities to achieve as much of the American dream as their abilities and efforts permit.