Students Gaining Practical Experience
Contact us if your department, organization or agency is interested in joining our growing list of field experience opportunities for UO students in the Disability Studies program.Internship in Ethiopia: Through IE3 Global Internships
The Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) welcomes students from the University of Oregon to work as interns for 3-6 months. Depending on an intern's background and interests, responsibilities could include assessing and advising on building accessibility in Addis Ababa, doing research about children with disabilities in Ethiopia, working as an information specialist for the organization, or doing disability training. IE3 interns are not compensated at ECDD, but UO financial aid can be applied toward internship costs. Additional scholarships are available through IE3 and the UO Study Abroad office. Students who receive a federal Pell grant may apply for the Gilman scholarship, which makes awards up to $5,000. The estimated cost for a three-month internship, including air fare, program fee, living expenses, and other costs, is approximately $9,000. Chris Bennett, the IE3 Regional Director for Africa, has visited the site and works directly with staff there. ECDD is a partner agency of Mobility International USA. View additional details at http://ie3global.ous.edu/positions/ecdd/. If you have questions, please contact Andrea Herling, Campus Advisor, IE3 Global Internships Program, 541-346-3207, International Affairs, 333 Oregon Hall, University of Oregon. Eugene, Oregon.
Disability Rights California (DRC) Legal Externship
The DRC legal Externship opportunity is open to third year law students only. Contact Prof. Joan Malmud Rocklin, UO School of Law Office of Clinics and Externships to determine availability and eligibility.
English Dept. Internship
Not currently offered
ENG 313: Teen and Children's Literature
ENG 404: Intern Youth Learn (internship co-requisite)
Prof. Elizabeth Wheeler. Books for young readers, their social implications
and historical context, from the 19th century to the present. About
one-third of the class concerns representations of disability in teen
and children's literature. View a sample syllabus in .pdf format. Please contact the dept. secretary or the instructor directly for a current course syllabus.
Mobility International USA
Mobility International USA regularly has internship and exchange
opportunities for students with disabilities. Contact MIUSA Tel/TTY:
(541) 343-1284, Eugene, Oregon
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