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Thursday, January 7, 2016

2016 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy application - due by February 21

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2016 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! The ACI summer leadership training prepares Autistic students to create systems change on their college campuses. View and download the application here.
Accepted applicants will travel to Washington, DC and participate in advocacy training at Gallaudet University from May 28 to June 4, 2016. Participants will acquire valuable skills in community organizing, policy formation, and activism. Travel and lodging are fully covered by ASAN.

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Applicants must identify as Autistic and be current college students with at least one year remaining before graduation. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network will cover travel and lodging costs for all ACI students. We especially encourage students of color, LGBT students, students with intellectual disabilities, AAC users, and students from other or multiply marginalized communities to apply.

To apply, please submit a completed application by February 21, 2016 to Natalia Rivera Morales at NRiveraMorales@autisticadvocacy.org with the subject line “2016 ACI Application.” If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage, please contact Natalia Rivera Morale.

View and download the 2016 application here.

ACI is made possible with the generous support of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, the HSC Foundation, and Wells Fargo.
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