Recruitment Announcement: NCD Youth Advisory Committee Seeks Four Members


The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for the National Council on Disability (NCD) announces the opening of a nationwide search for four new members. One of the positions is reserved specifically for high school students. NCD is an independent federal agency, headed by 15 Council Members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The collective responsibility of NCD is to make recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting all Americans with disabilities. NCD's overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; and to support the empowerment of individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.

 
The YAC, a 12 member advisory committee with applicant ages from 16-25 encourages youth across disability sectors, diverse racial and ethnic groups, and under-represented areas of the country to apply. Application documents must be received through E-mail by September 14, 2006 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.  

The application consists of (1) your resume, (2) 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, and (3) one letter of recommendation from an adult who is familiar with your leadership and disability experiences and potential. A recommendation by someone who is not your parent/guardian is requested. A brief daytime telephone interview with you may also be needed for a selected list of finalists among the top applicants.
 
Please send only electronic documents (use e-mail only) to be considered as a YAC applicant during this recruitment period. E-mail your resume, your cover letter, and one letter of recommendation to:  YOUTH@ncd.gov
Attn: Dr. Gerrie Hawkins
        Designated Federal Official
        Youth Advisory Committee
        National Council on Disability
                 Youth@ncd.gov
 
Please do not send your application to any other address, if you wish it reviewed for this recruitment period.
 
The YAC ensures that NCD's policy recommendations and activities give consideration to the perspectives of young people with disabilities. Meetings are planned and conducted through teleconference arrangements under NCD’s budget. If a face-to-face meeting occurs travel and lodging are assumed by the agency for active members of the committee, in accordance with federal guidelines.
 
To read more about the YAC, see the brochure (attached as WORD and Text only) and feel free to check out the NCD Website at:  www.ncd.gov
If you have questions, please contact youth leaders Gina Semenza (YAC Chair outgoing) or Stephanie Orlando (YAC incoming Chair) at YOUTH@ncd.gov

We look forward to receiving your application documents at:  YOUTH@ncd.gov . . . by September 14, 2006 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
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