Apply to be a Maryland Assistive Technology (AT) Champion!

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The State of Maryland, Department of Disabilities, is seeking young adults between 18-24 to serve as Maryland AT Champions!

The Maryland Assistive Technology (AT) Program, in partnership with TransCen Inc., is recruiting 2 young adults with disabilities between the ages of 18-24 to serve as Maryland Assistive Technology Champions.

AT Champions will collaborate with the Maryland AT Program to develop social media content related to assistive technology, including videos, blog posts, material development, and AT fabrication. Maryland AT Champions will also work with AT Champions from other states in the mid-Atlantic region.

6-Month Focus on:

AT Awareness, Fabrication, Activism, Funding, and Outreach

DETAILS

Six month program running from October 2023 - March 2024

Approximately 10 hours per month

2 virtual, multi-state meetings per month, required

Stipend of approximately $2,000 provided

The Ideal AT Champion

The ideal candidate(s) will be creative, excited to share their passion for assistive technology, and eager to develop leadership skills. Candidates should have some personal experience with assistive technology and tools for people with disabilities.

TO APPLY

All applications due by August 31, 2023.

All applicants will be notified of final selections by September 18, 2023.

To apply, please visit https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#m_-5491693011252670206_m_8581463793724762941_