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Youth Advisory Committee Recruitment Announcement
NCD's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a 12-member advisory committee that provides advice to NCD on disability-related issues affecting youth. Electronic application documents will be accepted from people between the ages of 16 and 25 year-old age range at the time of application. Youth with a variety of disabilities, underrepresented diverse racial and ethnic groups, and representatives from around the country are encouraged to apply. E-mail is necessary as an accommodation. Three application documents must be received through e-mail by 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 27, 2007. [There is no other application form, etc.] The three application documents e-mailed to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it must include: 1. 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; 2. Your resume outlining your experiences; and 3. One letter of recommendation from an adult who is familiar with your leadership, disability experiences, and potential. (This written recommendation must be e-mailed by someone other than your parent or legal guardian. Documents attached as Word files or accessible PDF files will be acceptable.) A brief daytime telephone interview will be conducted for the top finalists to fill five YAC positions. Please send only electronic documents (use email only) to be considered as a YAC applicant during this recruitment period.
Address the letter of recommendation
and your cover letter to: Dr. Gerrie Hawkins: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Designated Federal Official Youth Advisory Committee National Council on Disability This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
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