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Spring 2008		You can download a copy of this newsletter at www.nyln.org If you would like to receive future issues in hardcopy, please call Betsy at 1-866-480-6565.
Table of Contents: Letter from the President Page 3 New NYLN Board and Officers Page 4 New NYLN Staff Page 10 People With Disabilities in Government Page 11 People in the News Page 13 Upcoming Event Page 15 International Corner Page 16 and 18 Donations Page 20 Federal Funders: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)		A Letter from the Executive Director By Betsy Valnes Welcome to the first newsletter of a new year from an organization with a new mission statement, new staff members, new board members, new committees, and new energy! New Mission Statement As NYLN grows, our Governing Board also thought we needed to update our mission statement. It now reads: NYLN's mission is to promote youth leadership and education. We teach youth how to advocate. Our goal is to make sure that youth with disabilities have the chance to set and reach their own goals. New Staff Members o Laura Hoffman, NYLN Development Specialist: Laura will focus on community participation and grassroots outreach. She will help recruit new members and train emerging leaders. She will support the goals of the Network. But she will also reach out to young leaders in local, state and national communities. o Travis Hoffman, NYLN Technical Support Specialist: Travis will help the Network with technical support [computer and internet tasks]. He will be sure that the web site remains up-to-date and accessible. o Elizabeth Guerrero, NYIC Linguistic Support Specialist: Elizabeth will increase the Network’s diversity. She will translate our public documents into Spanish. These documents will also follow our Accessibility Guidelines. New Board Members NYLN has 13 new leaders on our Governing Board. We also elected three new officers. Their personal information is included later in the newsletter. They are from all over the country. And the skills and ideas they bring will make our organization that much stronger. New Committees NYLN also changed our committee design. We now have the following committees: o Accessibility Committee: This committee creates public documents. These documents empower young people. And they will be used for public trainings all over the country. o Advocacy Committee: This committee hosts teleconferences (webcasts). Young people from around the country can participate. They just call a toll-free number. Our first one will be held April 15, 2008. o Public Outreach Committee: This committee is in charge of making these newsletters. The newsletters are sent to young people around the country. There are four newsletters each year. This team also works with other Youth Information Centers. New Energy New energy is important for an organization. That is what allows us to serve you better. NYLN finds new energy through members, mentors, professional partners, and community allies. Energy brings about change! We are excited to continue working with you. We want to find ways to include and empower all young people. And we are ready to move forward with YOUTH POWER to make it happen! A Letter From the President By Stacey Milbern Dear NYLN Members, My name is Stacey Milbern, and I was elected to serve as president of NYLN. I am 20 years old, Asian-American, and from Fayetteville, NC. I went to my first NYLN conference during my junior year of high school. My parents went with me and I was nervous to speak because of my young age and inexperience, especially compared to the older members who were doing all kinds of amazing things. Since then, I have gotten very involved in the disability community and have grown in many ways. But I laugh when I think that I’m serving as president because I’m still a bit shy. And I am humbled by other NYLN members every day. However, in the words of the great activist, Audre Lorde, “When we speak, we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.” As young people, we are silenced by people who think we do not have experience. These same people sometimes think that we should not be included. When we hear this, we start to think that we don’t need to be included either. However, we must remember our history. We cannot allow ourselves to be quieted. The Rolling Quads (a group of young disability activists) started the Independent Living Movement. They organized it on their campus. The Stonewall Riots (they are seen as those who started the GLBT/Queer Rights Movement) were led by young people. The boycotts, marches, and sit-ins of the Civil Rights movement were led by students who wanted change. Youth have played a huge part in the struggle for freedom and we always will. We will do it through politics, advocacy, and grassroots activism. The Network has changed. And right now we have waves of energy in every part of our work. Young people are working together to tap into our power. I am proud to call myself a member of NYLN. Please contact me any time at stacey.milbern@gmail.com. In the words of Justin Dart: “Lead on, lead on, lead on!” In solidarity, Stacey Milbern New Officers, Committee Chairs, and Governing Board Members! President o Stacey Milbern: Stacey is from North Carolina.  Her disability is a weak muscle tone.  She is studying Political Science at Methodist University.  She worked with youth to host the first Youth Leadership Forum in her state. She also serves on the State Independent Living Council (SILC).  She has filled this role for the last 4 years.  Her favorite areas are disability culture, media, and activism.  Vice President o Josie Badger: Josie is 24 years old.  She grew up in Wampum, Pennsylvania.  She has muscular dystrophy.  Josie is going to graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh.  Josie helped create a state Youth Leadership Network. This network is for young people in Pennsylvania. She is also a member of the Governor’s Council.  This council is for people with disabilities.  She really enjoys things that apply to transition. Secretary/Treasurer o Claire Stanley: Claire goes to the University of California Davis. She is studying political science and wants to go to law school. Claire has been a member of the National Youth Leadership network since the summer of 2005 and is now a member of the governing board. Claire has been in many committees in NYLN. She has also been the chair of the Membership Committee. She is a member of the American Council of the Blind. She is a member of the ACB’s student group, the national Alliance of Blind Students. Claire is also a part of the California Youth Leadership Forum. She is also a part of many clubs at school including Relay for Life, model United Nations, and Davis College Republicans. She is a leader in many of these clubs. Accessibility Committee Chair o Hillary Jorgenson: Hillary got her law degree from the University of Colorado in 2005.  She is now going to law school at Seattle University.  She will get her law degree in May of 2008.  She wants to use her law degree to help make things more accessible.  She is happy to be working with NYLN.  She is also happy to be working with young people with disabilities. Advocacy Committee Chair o Eleanor Canter: Eleanor Canter is a person with a disability. She lives in Washington, D.C.  She works at the National Council on Independent Living. She is an editor and designer.  She has a Degree in philosophy.  She worked for two years at a Center for Independent Living.  She was a Community Organizer.  Eleanor likes writing about disability rights.  She is into bioethics (the study of morals in medicine).  She is into disability law and the future of the Independent Living Movement.  She likes to take pictures.  She also likes Russian novels and collects snow globes. Public Outreach Committee Chair o Everett Deibler: Everett is a 23-year-old senior at Millersville University. He is majoring in psychology. And he lives in Lebanon, PA. Everett has been an NYLN committee member for the last two years. He is currently the chair of the Public Outreach Committee. This makes him the one in charge of the NYLN newsletter. Everett’s main passion is transition. In Pennsylvania he has worked with the State Department of Education. He also serves as a board member for the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network. They put together presentations and plan conferences for youth and their families. He also works for a center for independent living and has presented at the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council. Governing Board Members o Alan Chase: Alan is a senior at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He is studying education for students with special needs. Alan is on a panel for a disability group at his college. He is also on the Governing Board of the North Carolina Youth Leadership Network. Alan is a member of a Board of Directors for his past school. He also works as a tutor. Alan likes helping people with disabilities. He enjoys disability law and public policy. He also likes to get involved in mentoring programs. He likes activities in planning for crisis. o Jennifer Conrad: Jennifer grew up in Southern California.  She went to San Diego State University.  She got her Bachelor's Degree there.  Then she went to law school at Syracuse University.  She was also in their Master's program for Education and Disability Studies.  Now Jennifer works in Washington D.C.  She works for the Equal Rights Center.  She is the program manager.  And she focuses on disability rights.  In the past, she worked for: · The Office of Disability Employment Policy, · The Protection and Advocacy Agency of California, · The Protection and Advocacy Agency of  New York, and · The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. o Jillian Kaiser: Jillian is from Minnesota. She went to school and studied human services. She earned her associate’s degree in this. Now she is working on her bachelor’s degree. She specializes in disability advocacy. Jillian took part in an advocacy program called Partners in Policymaking. She likes to be active in the community. And her interests are: · Self-advocacy, · Transition, · Education, · Autism, and · Photography. o John Lemus: John Lemus is 23 years old. He is from Spokane, Washington. He works for The Arc of Spokane. At work, he is a self-advocacy coordinator. He serves on the Developmental Disability Council for Washington. He also helps with People First and the SAIL Coalition. He focuses on healthy sexuality and relationships. He also spends time finding ways for young people to learn about self-advocacy and freedom of choice. In his free time, John likes to be with friends. He also likes music, animals, and public speaking. o Amy Litzinger: Amy is going to school at Southwestern University. This is in Texas. She is a sophomore. Her majors are English, political science and religion.  Going to graduate school is one of her goals. She is a former vice chair of the Youth Advisory Committee for the National Council on Disability. In the past, she was the chair of NYLN’s Mentorship Committee. She likes advocacy, transportation, and assistive technology.  She serves on the state Children’s Policy Council in Texas. She also helps with the Youth Leadership Forum.  On campus Amy participates in Theatre for Social Justice.  Last year they worked with high school students. Together they wrote a play about racial issues. Amy also serves on Student Congress and on the Faculty Affairs Committee. She is a member of Sigma Phi Lambda sorority. o Jennifer Mitchell: Jennifer Mitchell is 25 years old and she was born with arthrogryposis. She has been in a wheelchair since the age of 5. She graduated summa cum laude from San José State in 2005 with a degree in Computer Science. Jennifer worked in a high-tech job for a year and a half, but she now enjoys multiple part-time jobs, including teaching. She also plays power soccer for the San Jose Steamrollers. Jennifer lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. o Ric Nelson: Ric lives in Anchorage, Alaska. He has lived there for ten years. Now he is going to school at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. He is working on his degree in business administration. And he is specializing in business management.  He serves on four boards to make a difference for people with disabilities.  Some day he wants to work for a business that focuses on improving the lives of those with disabilities.  He goes out of his way to help others help themselves. o Alicia Payne: Alicia Payne is a 27-year-old from Wellston, Oklahoma. Ms. Payne has lived through a left/right brain injury.  In the last 10 years, she has tried to overcome any challenge she has faced. She is involved in many activities.  Ms. Payne is director of a volunteer service, member of two state committees, and helps at a dance studio.  She is also member of the emergency management team where she lives.  Ms. Payne works to show youth with disabilities that their voices do matter and they can make a difference. o Lacy Pittman: Lacy was raised in Memphis, Tennessee and she goes to the University of Tennessee. Her major is marketing, and her minor is international business. Last summer, she worked for the Department of Agriculture where she learned a lot about foreign policy. At school, she is in many clubs like my sorority, a marketing club, and an alumni club. She serves on the U.S. Business Leadership Network, Community Advisory Council, and Diversity Services Career Committee. She knows French and understands Spanish. Now, she works at SunTrust Bank and babysits. In her free time, she likes to play tennis and golf, watch movies, and watch CNN. She is a funny person and loves to laugh. Also, she loves to hang out with her family and travel. o Chelsea Tobin: Chelsea Tobin grew up on a farm in South Dakota. This is why she loves the outdoors. While she is a Governing Board member, she will also be in school. She goes to college at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is a full-time student. And she is majoring in Deaf Education and Elementary Education. o Nathan Turner: Nathan is majoring in political science.  And he goes to Wright State University.  He is a leader for youth with disabilities. He served on The Mayor's Commission on Disability.  He also took part in Partners in Policymaking. Now he serves on a national youth advisory committee.  It's through the National Council on Disability.  He also serves on the Ohio State Independent Living Council. He will become a civil rights lawyer.  And he hopes to inspire others. NYLN’s New Staff o Laura Hoffman, Development Specialist: Laura has a degree in government with honors from the University of Notre Dame. She also has a law degree from Ave Maria School of Law. She was given an award by her law school at her graduation in 2007. Her award was for helping the poor. Her job is with the Office of the Law Director for the City of Parma, Ohio. She works as a law clerk. And she works with NYLN at the same time. Laura has been a volunteer at the Ohio Youth Leadership Forum (YLF). This has helped youth with disabilities in the State of Ohio. Ms. Hoffman did many activities to help people with disabilities in college. She was given an award by her college in 2003. Her award was for helping people with disabilities. As a law student, she worked to improve laws for people with autism. o Travis Hoffman, Technical Support Specialist: Travis works with NYLN, but he is also an advocacy specialist. He works at an independent living center. He lives in Missoula, Montana. He was an advocate for the Alliance for Disability and Students. This program was at the University of Montana. Travis was on the NYLN Governing Board from 2003-2006. He was the Research Committee Chair. Then he served as the Strategic Planning Officer. Then he served as the Vice President. o Elizabeth Guerrero, Linguistic Support Specialist: Elizabeth is from Portland, Oregon. She will help make our documents available in Spanish. She sits on a national committee. It’s called the National Center for Cultural Competence. In 2004, she got the Justin Dart Leadership Award. Elizabeth loves teaching Latinos with disabilities. She wants them to know about leadership. She also teaches people about full-inclusion.
	People with Disabilities in Government Throughout US History By Emily Kathryn Holmes Throughout US history there have been people with disabilities in the government. They have all lived successful lives. Some of them have held multiple positions in the government. Some have served in the military. Some have graduated from college. Each one of them is proof that people with different disabilities can work in the government and in politics. President George Washington 1732 to 1799 George Washington had a learning disability. His learning disability made it very hard for him to write. He also had a hard time with grammar. Even with his learning disability he was a General in the military. During the Revolutionary War he was placed in charge of the entire army. He was also the first US President. He was president for eight years, from 1789 to 1797). To the left there is a picture of George Washington. President Woodrow Wilson 1856 to 1924 Woodrow Wilson had a learning disability called dyslexia. His disability made it hard for him to read. Even with his learning disability, he graduated from college twice. He graduated with his first degree in 1879. He a so graduated with his doctorate degree in 1886. He is the only president to earn a doctorate degree. He became the Governor of New Jersey in 1910. He was the 28th US President. He was president for eight years, from 1913 to 1921. To the right there is a picture of Woodrow Wilson. US Senator Bob Dole 1923 to Still Alive Today Bob Dole is a veteran of World War Two. During the war he was shot. Because of this his right arm was paralyzed. Even though he could no longer use his arm he graduated from Washburn University in 1952 with a law degree. In 1960 he became a US Representative for the state of Kansas. He worked in this job until 1967. In 1968 he was voted into the US Senate. He worked in this job until 1996 when he retired. To the left there is a picture of Bob Dole. US Senator Daniel Inouye 1924 to Still Alive Today Daniel Inouye is a World War Two combat veteran. He lost his right arm during the war. Even with the loss of his arm he graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1950. He earned his law degree in 1953. He was the first congressman from the new state of Hawaii. He became a US Representative 1959. This is the same year that Hawaii became a state. In 1962 he was voted into the US Senate and he continues to work there today after 43 years. To the left there is a picture of Daniel Inouye. All these people have shown that people with disabilities can work in the government and politics. They have also shown that disabled people can hold different positions in the government. They can even hold high positions and be successful in them. These government figures with disabilities made history. There are still people with disabilities today in the government. They are also making history. In March 2007, David A. Patterson became Governor of New York. He is the first blind Governor in US history. He is one more person who shows that people with disabilities can successfully work in the government. To learn more about David A. Patterson, please read Brenda Hill’s article, PEOPLE IN THE NEWS! PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: New York Governor David A. Patterson By Brenda Hill On March 17, 2008 David A. Patterson became New York State’s 55^th Governor. This event is important for many reasons. For instance, David Patterson is New York’s first African American Governor. He is also New York’s first legally blind Governor. He is the first legally blind person to take the Oath of Office as Governor in US history. This is an important achievement for the disability community. David Patterson has a 23-year history of public service. He has worked toward creating positive changes. And he has done this by uniting people who even have differences. Governor Paterson is an advocate for people with all kinds of disabilities. Here are some of his accomplishments: § 1977: Earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Columbia University § 1982: Received law degree from Hofstra Law School § 1985: Elected to represent Harlem in New York State Senate (at age 31, he was the youngest state Senator at that time) § 1997-2006: served on the Board of the American Federation for the Blind § 2002: Elected Minority Leader of the New York State Senate § Member of the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee § 2004: Became the first person with a visual impairment to address the Democratic National Convention § 2007: Elected Lieutenant Governor of New York State Governor Patterson is 53 years old. He has been legally blind since childhood. He lost most of his sight following an infection as a baby. He describes his condition as “optic atrophy.” This refers to damage of the optic nerve. Mr. Paterson is totally blind in his left eye and has 20/400 vision in his right eye. He has never learned Braille. And he has never used a guide dog or a cane. Hoverer, he does use tape recordings and other forms of adaptive equipment. Governor Patterson’s still does what he enjoys. He participates in many activities. He plays basketball and runs in the New York City Marathon. David Patterson has succeeded. He sets an example for others to work toward their dreams. Governor Patterson’s position may help to educate the public. Hopefully, his achievement will motivate other people with disabilities to run for public office. This will help raise awareness about issues that are important to our community. It will also show about capable we are!

UPCOMING EVENT:

Interested in College?

Then You’re Interested in College Bound!

By Rachel Kallem

Many young people with disabilities are told that they shouldn’t work toward their goals. They are told that they should work for a certain career or study a certain topic. But thankfully, there are people who realize that we have incredible potential. Having a disability is no reason to tell someone that they can’t achieve his or her dreams.

There is a program that promotes this positive view. It encourages young adults to go to college. It’s called College Bound. The program is held at Virginia Tech but is supported by many Virginia colleges. It is open to juniors, seniors, and college freshmen with disabilities living in Virginia. It is also for their parents. The students spend time with student leaders at workshops. Their parents go to their own workshops and talk with professional educators.

Professionals who work in the area of education lead college Bound. Student leaders who have disabilities also serve as leaders. They work together to create an agenda with workshops, speakers, and activities. This agenda becomes the College Bound Conference. It’s a three-day meeting where students learn how to be their own best advocates. They learn what to expect in college, both in the classroom and socially. And they learn how to manage their disability in a new environment. The mission of College Bound is to show the potential in every student and focus on empowering youth with disabilities. They show young people how to pursue higher education and advanced careers.

A disability might make a person do things differently, but it does not determine if someone will be successful. When students learn that they have a disability, they too often lose hope. But programs like College Bound show students how to not give up on their dreams. They can find a support system that believes in them. Everyone needs encouragement, and College Bound is a welcoming place where students succeed.

You can learn more information about College Bound at http://www.cpe.vt.edu/collegebound/ . Other states may have similar programs or at least one-day trainings. To see if there is a program in your area, check with your guidance counselor or with the disability support services office at a college near your home. If there isn’t a program, then tell them about College Bound and ask them to start one! If you have any questions about College Bound, please contact: collegebound@vt.edu.

A Birthright Realized

By Johana Schwartz

The Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem is made up of layers of stone blocks. In these stones are scraps of notes. Visitors to the Wall stuff these notes between the blocks. This is a tradition to remember loved ones who have not made this journey. People come to the Wall as symbols in these notes. The notes are placed there as remembrance. And until now, I always assumed I would be one of those written about people.

Growing up, I attended a Jewish day school. I participated in synagogue youth programs. We were expected to visit Israel by high school years. Almost everyone I knew had done that. I travel with a wheelchair. I thought about going to Israel, but I never acted on it. I dreamed of Israel until March 2007. That is when I learned about Taglit-birthright Israel. This program is for people between the ages of 18 and 26, Jewish, and with mobility concerns. So, I had a chance to experience this spiritual history from an accessible perspective. Not only that, Taglit-birthright Israel is offered as a gift to the participants. I had to find a caregiver to go with me. This person would also be paid for by Taglit.

On Hillel Rolls, I traveled with peers who were Jewish and disabled. The program thought about these things and carried out our needs thoughtfully. Our trip planners and guides told us that Israel was not very accessible. But every day, our activities proved that we could still get around. As a country with an ancient history, Israel has challenges when it comes to access. But we found ways around them thanks to our trip planners. In fact, one of our guides borrowed a wheelchair and tried out the routes before we got there.

We saw the Dead Sea (where even we non-swimmers could float on our own), the Roman-era ruins on the heights of Masada, Galilee, and the old city of Jerusalem. We also saw the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and many street markets.

It was exciting to see Israeli culture and daily life. One day we went hiking in the Galilee. The trail led us to a farmstead. Our task was to crush a mountain of green grapes in a wheelchair-accessible wine press. It was hilarious in a slip-sliding way! After our work was done, we made a toast to our host. It was a special day for him as well. It was his first day on the job in a wheelchair. He was recovering from a nearly fatal accident only eight months earlier.

For the first half of the trip, we stayed in the Mediterranean resort community. It was called Nahariya at Beit Kay Guesthouse. It was an accessible resort built for Israelis wounded during military service.

This opportunity connected us with our peers. We were all young adults with goals. We were all Jewish. And we all had physical disabilities. We all engage spiritually, socially, and fiercely. We learned that all travelers are welcome in Israel.

For more information about Taglit-birthright israel: http://www.birthrightisrael.com/bin/en.jsp?enPage=HomePage

For more information about Hillel Rolls:

Andrea Hoffman

Ahoffman@Hillel.org

http://www.hillel.org/israel/default

For independent travelers with disabilities:

Marcus Frieze at Da’at Travel Services

Mfrieze@daattravel.co.il

http://www.daattravel.co.il/

Yad Sarah- rehabilitation and travel support services

http://www.yadsarah.org/index.asp?id=162

For more information about traveling overseas with a purpose as a person with a disability:

National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Mobility International USA

http://www.miusa.org/ncde

Caption: Johana looking out at Jerusalem on Mount Scopus

A Life Changing Event

That Changed The World

By Shannon Hy

When my college advisor called my name, I wheeled across the stage with pride and excitement. As she gave me my diploma, I knew that I would be greeted with a promising future. A week later, I got on a plane to Washington D.C. I was selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Conference in May 2000.

At the conference, I met many important leaders in the disability rights movement. I had only read about these people when going to school at UC Berkeley. These leaders were Justin Dart and Judy Heumann. They fought hard to gain access and rights for people with disabilities in the United States. Because of their hard work, people’s lives were changed for the better. All the leaders and speakers at the conference had one goal in mind. They wanted to train young people with disabilities to carry their torch.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed in 1991. But there is still more work to be done. After Justin Dart’s speech, he gave each youth five dollars with the words “You have power” written on it. These words inspired me to become an activist in the disability rights movement. To this day, I still have the five-dollar bill to remind me that I have the strength to do anything.

After graduation, I worked at a non-profit agency called the Fulfillment Fund. It provides mentors and educational resources for students with disabilities. I enjoyed my job. But I still wanted to make a bigger impact in this world. So I decided to serve in Paraguay for 27 months as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I wanted to go to a developing country where people with disabilities had limited access. This included transportation, education, job opportunities, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs. I was assigned live in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, as an Urban Youth Development Worker. I was able to connect with disability rights leaders and organizations in Paraguay. I worked with the Paraguayan government and non-profit organizations such as Special Olympics Paraguay and Sin Barriers “Without Barriers” on different programs.

We developed projects to improve the living conditions of Paraguayans with disabilities. One of these projects included teaching disability awareness workshops. The disability rights movement in Paraguay is just beginning. Fighting for disability rights issues abroad helped me understand the struggle our leaders endured when they crawled up the steps of the capital in Washington D.C to get people to listen. I felt like I was in the same place they had been 30 years ago. I realized that I was carrying their torch.

My advice to youth today is to change the world for the better. During the journey, you might find your passion in life. You will most likely do well on the things you love. Everyone has the capacity to do anything as long as they don’t allow fear to stop him or her. I will leave with you the same words that inspired me eight years ago: “You have power.”

For more information about traveling overseas with a purpose as a person with a disability:

National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Mobility International USA

http://www.miusa.org/ncde

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