walking . is . overrated

Mobility International USA (MUISA) is putting out the call to find 25 women leaders with disabilities from around the world to apply to attend the 4th International Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) Conference in Oregon, USA. The symposium aims to strengthen leadership skills, create new visions and build international networks of support to explore new leadership opportunities for women and girls with disabilities. Scholarships are available, and the application deadline closes in a few months on April 8th, but apply now because positions will fill fast!

Women are encouraged to apply who are:

• From Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania/Pacific
• First time visitors to the USA and have NOT participated in a MIUSA WILD program
• From an organization led by and for people with disabilities, or by and for women, with particular attention to issues of women and girls with disabilities; or employed in a business or program committed to inclusion of women and girls with disabilities

You can download an application form here, or check out MIUSA’s website for more information.