RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
Executive Department
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
John O. Pastore Center, 41 Cherry Dale Court
Cranston, RI 02920-3049
[voice] (401) 462-0102 [tty] via RI Relay 711 [fax] 462-0106
[e-mail] disabilities@gcd.ri.gov [website] www.gcd.ri.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contract Person: Bob Cooper
(401) 462-0102
GCD OFFERS $3,450 SPRING SEMESTER FELLOWSHIPS
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities is now accepting applications for three fellowships. The fellowships offer students a unique opportunity to gain perspective on the role and responsibility of the Commission, the formation of public policy, the human rights of people with disabilities.
The fellows will assist the Commission:
¨ Improving the Commission’s online presence;
¨ Providing technical assistance on removing environmental barriers to full inclusion of people with disabilities; and
¨ Providing technical assistance on expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The fellow receives a stipend of $3,450.
The fellowship starts in January and goes until the end of May. All students who are disabled or interested in pursuing a career in public relations or education or human services for persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To be eligible for employment the student must satisfy the following requirements.
¨ Have completed at least 3 semesters of college-level study;
¨ Be enrolled as a full or part-time student in an accredited college or university in Rhode Island;
¨ Have approval on the part of the college/university to receive credit for the fellowship if selected;
¨ Have the ability to work 240 hours during the fellowship; and
¨ Have leadership ability.
The commission gives preference in its selection of fellows to Rhode Island residents who are: (1) college students with disabilities, then to (2) college students enrolled in a course of study in education and/or human services for persons with disabilities, and finally (3) to nonresidents enrolled in a Rhode Island college or university.
The application deadline is Thursday, January 17th. For a complete description of each of the fellowships, application format and other information, or to apply for the fellowship, contact the Commission at (401) 462-0100, (fax) 462-0106, (email) disabilities@gcd.ri.gov.
