Past Interns in the News

Handicaps no barrier for D.C. internship - For 21-year-old Jason Corning, held an internship position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. -October 19, 2007

What I did on my summer vacation! [Winter 2006 issue - page 9 PDF] - [TXT] - Jon Lanteigne, a 2006 Microsoft-AAPD IT Intern, had a different summer that was a very interesting and a rewarding time for him. -January 26, 2007

Young IT Specialist Surmounts Brain Injury [October, 2006 issue - page 3 PDF] - [TXT] - “I soon realized, a person is only restricted by what they do not want to try!" -Jon Lanteigne. -January 26, 2007

The Road to Freedom - Megan O'Neil, one of last year's AAPD Hearne awardees, recently wrote the article on voting. -November 2, 2006

A Capitol Tour for All Senses - Stacy Cervenka, A Blind Staffer Helps Visitors See, Smell, and Feel History. -October 26, 2006

First Bush Veto Maintains Limits on Stem Cell Use - Jeff McCaffrey, who is paralyzed, was with Senator Harry Reid, and supports stem cell research. -July 19, 2006

Capitol tour guide shows visitors an unexpected thing or two - Stacy Cervenka, a 26-year-old blind intern who serves as a tour guide on Capitol Hill. -July 18, 2006

Intern's Presence Puts a Face in the Debate - Beth Kolbe, a 20-year-old quadriplegic Harvard student, serves as an intern on Capitol Hill, and participated in the Senate debate on stem cell research. -July 18, 2006

Federal Internship Program Enables Students with Disabilities to Build Careers and Community. -September, 2004