American citizens ages 15-18 are also invited to join the three week Russia Culture, Leadership, Language and Disability Rights Exchange, tentatively scheduled for June 25 to July 16. Delegates will participate in outdoor activities, visit cultural and historic points of interest in Moscow and surrounding areas, attend Russian language classes and meet with Russian disability organizations. In Eugene, Oregon, disability leaders from around the world will develop skills to enhance themselves and their communities. Activities for youth and young adult leadership programs will include disability and leadership seminars presented by prominent disability leaders, recreational and sports activities, team building skills and community service projects. Persons with and without disabilities and persons of minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Partial scholarships are available for all programs.
Mobility International USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in international educational exchange, leadership development, disability rights training, travel and community service.