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Work in Washington

Internships for Tomorrow's Leaders!


The Associated Blind, Inc. (TAB) in partnership with American Council of the Blind
invite all eligible students from New York City to apply for an Internship through
a new program called "Work in Washington."

These internships in the legislative branch of our Federal government, government
agencies and other significant corporations, for blind and visually impaired young
adults acknowledges the importance of their contribution in developing future
political and social-economic policy.

The program is designed:

  • to expose students to policy making, legislative proceedings;
  • to teach an understanding of how the political process works;
  • to expose students to cutting edge corporate and not-for-profit business practices
  • and how to make positive changes.

Here's how it works:
  • Students selected for the program will go to Washington D.C. to work in the offices of senate or congressional representatives for governmental agencies and selected corporations , and for high-impact not-for-profit organizations.
  • Students will be provided with housing.
  • Students receive a stipend or educational grant while participating in the internship.
  • Transportation to and from Washington D.C. will be paid for by the program.
  • Students will participate in a training program and orientation prior to internship.
  • Students will receive mobility training in Washington.
  • Students will keep journals and complete weekly reading assignments.
  • Students will conduct an information interview with a leading disability advocate.
  • Academic credit may be arranged. (students must initiate this).

Invitation to Attend Open House
All interested students and their parents are invited to attend an Open House on a date
to be determined.

  • To learn how to apply.
  • To Meet the Staff.
  • To Ask Questions.

Parents are encouraged to accompany interested students. Contact us for exact date
and time. This event is being held in the office of The Associated Blind, Inc.,
which is located at 110 William Street on the 9th Floor, between John and
Fulton Streets. Our office is easily accessible by subway. You can get here on the
2, 3, 4, 5, A, or C trains. An on-line open house will be held for those students
out of the metropolitan NYC area.

Who Can Apply?
To be eligible to apply for the Work in Washington program, students must be
currently enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher education.

How to Apply?
1. Complete Work in Washington Application Form Online. We recommend that
students use the list of application questions to prepare their answers off-line
and then return and enter their answers on-line. Note: you'll find links to
questions and to application below. Note: you'll find links to questions and to
application below .

2. Submit two letters of recommendation. One must be from a professor, and
the other from employer, or other person who can address your strengths and
weaknesses. Letters cannot be from a relative.

3. Write a 2000 word essay about "How and why your future career can benefit
from this experience."

4. Submit copy of current academic transcripts from your school.

5. Arrange for interview.
   Note: Interviews will be required for all finalists.

Deadline for Submitting Application *
All application materials must be submitted online or by U.S. Postal Service,
Federal Express, or other carrier and received no later than March 15th, 2002.
Late applications will not be excepted.
If you require assistance with the application or have any questions, contact
RoseMarie McCaffery at (212) 766-6800 extension 113.

Good luck!

* Applicants interested in placements in the following agencies must submit their application immediately:
  • U.S. Attorney's Office
  • U.S. Department of State
  • U.S. Department Of Justice

* Applicants interested in placement in the following agencies, the application deadline is February 15, 2002.