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We have ONE WEEK left for young people with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply for the National ADAPT Youth Summit. Ever wish you or the young people you know could learn more about direct action or start an ADAPT chapter? Here's your chance! As a trainer for this workshop, I can say that our last group of young people did a TERRIFIC job and we are definitely looking forward to meeting the youth who are selected for this round. Please make every effort to have motivated, risk-taking young adults with disabilities apply for this opportunity. Please read below for more information and a link for the application. If you have trouble with the application, just give Rahnee a call. Pass the word... Amber Smock *** Accepting Applicants for the National ADAPT Youth Summit The ADAPT Community is preparing for its third Youth Summit, an intensive four day leadership training. Rahnee Patrick, ADAPT Youth Summit Coordinator explains, "2008 is the 25th Anniversary of ADAPT, and while we celebrate the past we are working to build for the future." The ADAPT Youth Summit training's primary focus is to bolster young leadership and organizers in existing groups. ADAPT's leadership is made up from the leadership of local active groups who use ADAPT style Action Organizing to forward our local and national agenda. "It's a great opportunity to strengthen your local group, it sure made a difference for our group," said Barbara Toomer from Salt Lake. While the primary objective is to provide leadership training for existing groups, we have seen a big impact in areas where there isn't an active group or an old group has not been active, said Patrick. "If you are a youth with a disability or know of one, you better apply to one of the best direct action trainings for youth in the country." The individuals that come through the training leave with practical organizing tools and strategies. Participants go through hands on training in understanding power dynamics, building a group, how to organize and plan an action and more. This year the training will be in Chicago June 20th through the 24th. ADAPT is seeking applicants NOW. To receive your application or for more information contact Rahnee Patrick at 312/640-2100 or by email: rahneek@hotmail.com. Application and brochures are available online. Applications are due by March 16, 2008. If you or your organization does not have someone to send but you would like to support the growth and leadership of ADAPT you can do so by helping sponsor the ADAPT Youth Summit, or you can sponsor an individual. Just contact Rahnee Patrick for more information. ADAPT website
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