From The Port

Here is a great opportunity for folks with disabilities to apply fpr training so they can become active in the policy making process of state and local government. PWD's make up 20% of the population over 5yrs old, yet 70% of PWD's who want to work cannot find suitable employment.

From Enough Room we have......

""Below is an article from the weekly local paper in Cambridge MA about an effort to help minorities participate in elections, and run for office. The program is for 16 weeks on Mondays beginning on April 2, 2007. The deadline to apply is March 5, 2007. Avi Green agreed to be the contact person for persons with disabilities.His email is agreen@massvote.orghis phone is (617) 542-8683""

From the Cambridge Chronicle we have......

""Negretti is hoping to change the political landscape in greater Boston. Oiste?, MassVote and Suffolk University have teamed up to offer a 16-week, intensive crash course for minorities looking to enter politics. The course is expected to teach everything from political training to networking. Negretti hopes to offer the class twice a year starting next year. The application process for the class is likely to be selective; Negretti has already received 40 inquiries about the class, and there are only about 25 slots available.""

posted by Kathy Podgers @ Tuesday, February 20, 2007