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August 15, 2006
NCD Youth Advisory Committee Seeks Four Members
Recruitment Announcement:
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for the National Council on Disability (NCD) announces the opening of a nationwide search for four new members. One of the positions is reserved specifically for high school students. NCD is an independent federal agency, headed by 15 Council Members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The collective responsibility of NCD is to make recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting all Americans with disabilities. NCD's overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; and to support the empowerment of individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.
The YAC, a 12 member advisory committee with applicant ages
from 16-25 encourages youth across disability sectors, diverse
racial and ethnic groups, and under-represented areas of the
country to apply. Application documents must be received
through E-mail by September 14, 2006 at 5:00 PM Eastern
Daylight Time.
The application consists of:
- your resume,
- your cover letter pointing out what makes you the best
candidate for a position of national level leadership as
a representative of youth with disabilities, and - one letter of recommendation from an adult who is familiar
with your leadership and disability experiences and
potential. A recommendation by someone who is not your
parent/guardian is requested.
A brief daytime telephone interview with you may also be needed
for a selected list of finalists among the top applicants.
Please send only electronic documents (use e-mail only) to be
considered as a YAC applicant during this recruitment period.
E-mail your resume, your cover letter, and one letter of
recommendation to: YOUTH@ncd.gov
Attn: Dr. Gerrie Hawkins
Designated Federal Official
Youth Advisory Committee
National Council on Disability
YOUTH@ncd.gov
Please do not send your application to any other address, if
you wish it reviewed for this recruitment period.
The YAC ensures that NCD's policy recommendations and
activities give consideration to the perspectives of young
people with disabilities. Meetings are planned and conducted
through teleconference arrangements under NCDs budget. If a
face-to-face meeting occurs travel and lodging are assumed by
the agency for active members of the committee, in accordance
with federal guidelines.
To read more about the YAC, see the brochure (attached as WORD
and Text only) and feel free to check out the NCD Website at:
If you have questions, please contact youth leaders Gina
Semenza (YAC Chair outgoing) or Stephanie Orlando (YAC incoming
Chair) at YOUTH@ncd.gov
We look forward to receiving your application documents at:
YOUTH@ncd.gov . . . by September 14, 2006 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Mark S. Quigley
Director of Communications
National Council on Disability
1331 F Street, NW Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
Posted by Nancy at August 15, 2006 07:32 PM