Freddie Mac Seeks Autistic Applicants for Internship Program

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Hi, Check out the article about Freddie Mac seeking autistic applicants for internships.Begin forwarded message:Date: March 16, 2012 6:55:04 PM EDTTo: sandyh@...Subject: Signing OffReply-To: ie Mastrangelo Can’t view this message? Read it online. Dear JFA Readers,Today will be my last day as your JFA moderator. My time as JFA moderator has been an incredibly transformative and inspirational experience. I have learned so much from you all through the feedback you offered and stories you shared.JFA has been, and will continue to be, both a vital source of news for the disability community as well as a means of uniting our community under the common goal of ensuring "justice for all." It has been a pleasure working and fighting alongside you all, our movement leaders, to promote the cause of disability justice. As I sign off, I leave you all with a quote from one of our beloved leaders, Dart, Jr. --"Colleagues, I am the luckiest man in the world, because I am a member of the best movement in the world, with the best people in the world, you. Working with you keeps me alive. I love you so much. I am with you, always. Lead on! Together, we shall overcome." Dart, April 17, 2001Thank you for all that you do. You inspire me. Lead on!With love,ie MastrangeloFreddie Mac Seeks Autistic Applicants for Internship ProgramWith our first round of internships underway, we are seeking additional autistic applicants to intern with Freddie Mac for summer 2012. We are very excited to see that our first interns are on their way with great support by their managers and human resources at Freddie Mac. This has led the pilot program between Freddie Mac and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to continue on and make available two more intern positions for autistic adults for the upcoming summer. Interested parties must be able to work in the Washington, DC metro area. Internships are paid positions and will include a small housing stipend. If you feel you meet the following, please send your resume to resumes@.... Internships are due to begin during the month of May. 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