[Colorado-talk] Great Oppoirtunity for Digital Promotions
Amy Sabo
amieelsabo at gmail.com
Sat Aug 25 23:04:51 UTC 2018
hello Brenda,
thanks for posting this job announcement to the list. this sounded
awesome but, my focus is in media relations but, in audio but, not in
video. but, thanks for letting me know about this! as a matter of fact
I will forward this onto the performing arts division list which is a
discussion list here on the nfbnet since this is something in the
field of performing arts and, i'm sure that someone on that list might
be interest. thanks again for the information and, I will talk to you
soon!
sincerely,
amy
On 8/15/18, Brenda Mosby via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> American Association of People with Disabilities
>
> Top of Form
>
> 2018-19 Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship
>
> Applications are due by 5:00 pm ET on Tuesday, September 4, 2018
>
> * About the 2018-19 Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship
>
> The Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship managed by Rooted in Rights
> and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) provides
> the
> opportunity for two individuals with a disabilities to learn and apply
> skills in digital media storytelling, and to connect with media
> professionals to prepare participants for careers in media production,
> journalism, online advocacy, or digital design. The project combines
> hands-on training in cutting edge technologies with a strong foundation in
> developing the individual's voice and using story-driven videos in
> advocacy.
>
> The 2018 Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship Program is supported by
> WarnerMedia.
>
> * Eligibility
>
> Hold a strong interest in disability rights advocacy and pursuing that work
> through digital media storytelling. NOTE: Applicants are not required to
> have prior experience producing digital media.
>
> Be able to commit to fully participate in the fellowship and meet all
> deadlines. Time commitments include Orientation sessions, digital meetings
> with media professionals, and weekly check-ins.
>
> Identify as a person with a disability. You will not be required to
> disclose
> your specific disability; however, your application for this program will
> signify that you consider yourself a person with a disability. NOTE: This
> is
> a program run specifically for people with disabilities by the American
> Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Rooted in Rights. Those
> selected for this program will be involved in various disability-focused
> activities and associated with AAPD and Rooted in Rights as a Disability
> Rights Storytellers Fellow.
>
> College students with disabilities are encouraged to apply; however this is
> not an academic Fellowship and is not restricted to college students. All
> individuals with disabilities who hold a strong interest in disability
> rights advocacy and who can commit to the time requirements are eligible to
> apply. This Fellowship can serve as a professional development opportunity
> for individuals who are already employed.
>
> * Application Guidelines and Procedures
>
> Candidates for the Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship must submit
> the
> following materials:
>
> Applicant information (Section 1)
> Resume (Section 2)
> Responses to the three (3) essay questions (Section 3)
> Letter of recommendation (Section 4)
> Demographic information, optional but encouraged (Section 5)
>
> Applications for the Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship are due on
> September 4, 2018. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.
> We
> will not consider any materials in excess of the stated requirements.
> Applicants chosen for the Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship release
> all information contained in their application for use on the AAPD and
> Rooted in Rights websites and in public press releases, including releases
> to the program funders and potential funders.
>
> * Selection Process
>
> Applications will be collected and reviewed by an internal Review Team from
> AAPD and Rooted in Rights. Finalists will be contacted for formal
> interviews. The 2018 Fellows will be selected for the program and notified
> in October 2018.
>
> * Program Requirements and Policies
>
> This is a six (6) month fellowship that will begin in January 2019 and
> conclude in June 2019. There will be some pre-fellowship assignments during
> the last couple month of 2018.
>
> This Fellowship is conducted remotely using video conferencing and other
> means of communication. As such, Fellows can be located anywhere within the
> United States, but must have access to a reliable internet connection.
>
> The Fellows must commit to participate in the Orientation sessions (early
> January 2019) as well as recurring sessions and digital meetings with media
> professionals. A detailed schedule of events will be reviewed upon
> acceptance as a Fellow.
>
> The Fellows must commit to completing two 3-4 minute videos by June 2019 (a
> detailed timeline will be established after the Fellows are selected).
>
> The $600 stipend is disbursed in two (2) installments throughout the
> fellowship, one after each of the videos is completed.
>
> * Contact Information
>
> If you have any questions or would like to request reasonable
> accommodations
> as part of the application process, please contact AAPD at
> programs at aapd.com
> or (202) 521-4316.
>
> * Section 1: Applicant Information
>
> * Name * First Last
>
> * Address *
>
> Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip
> Code Country
>
> * Phone Number * ### - ### - ####
>
> * Email *
>
> * I am a person with a disability. *
>
> * Citizenship *
>
> You are not required to be a US citizen to be eligible for this Fellowship,
> but you must be a legal US resident.
>
> * Name of College or University
>
> * Employer
>
> * Position/Title
>
> * Please tell us how you heard about this Fellowship. *
>
> * Section 2: Required Documents
>
> * Resume *
>
> Please upload your resume in PDF format.
>
> * Section 3: Essay Questions
>
> Please respond to the essay questions below in 500 words or less.
>
> * Why are you interested in disability advocacy? What are 1-2 issues
> that are important to you and why? *
>
> Maximum Allowed: 500 words. Currently Used: 0 words.
>
> * As part of this program, Fellows will be asked to create two 3-4
> minute videos on issues that are impacting people with disabilities (these
> can be personal, local, or national in scope). Please pitch an idea for a
> video you would like to create as part of this Fellowship. For examples of
> videos from past Storytellers, please visit:
> https://www.rootedinrights.org/videos/storytellers-series/. *
>
> Maximum Allowed: 500 words. Currently Used: 0 words.
>
> * What are your career aspirations and goals? Where do you want to
> see
> yourself in 3-5 years? How will this Fellowship help you reach your goals?
> *
>
>
> Maximum Allowed: 500 words. Currently Used: 0 words.
>
> * Section 4: Letter of Recommendation
>
> * Letter of Recommendation *
>
> Please upload your letter of recommendation in PDF format.
>
> * Section 5: Demographics (optional)
>
> AAPD and Rooted in Rights are committed to engaging diverse communities
> through our outreach efforts. You are not required to complete this
> section,
> but are encouraged to provide information as we will use it in the
> aggregate
> to improve our outreach efforts with potential candidates.
>
> * Disability
>
> * Sexual Orientation
>
> * Gender
>
> * Veteran Status
>
> * Age
>
> * Race or Ethnicity
>
> *
>
> * Do Not Fill This Out
>
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>
>
>
>
> Thank You
>
> Brenda Mosby
>
> <mailto:brenda at teameei.org> brenda at teameei.org
>
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>
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>
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>
>
> Thank You
>
> Brenda Mosby
>
> <mailto:brenda at teameei.org> brenda at teameei.org
>
> "Together, we make it happen"
>
> Cell: 303.319.6955
>
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>
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