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KASA (Kids As Self Advocates)
KASA empowers youth to learn how to advocate for themselves and others through better knowledge of school, health care, technology and other current issues related to youth. It connects an online community of youths with disabilities making a difference.
www.fvkasa.org
Youthhood
Youthhood is a new not-to-be-missed website for youths. This fun and engaging site will remind students with disabilities that they are not alone as they explore community and build a future. It’s chock-full of great resources and information.
www.youthhood.org
The National Arts and Disability Center
The National Arts and Disability Center offers an excellent listing of websites for an arts and disability web tour. Links are provided for visual and performing arts organizations with a disability or accessibility focus along with websites for individual artists with disabilities. The arts can mean an important way to identify an individual’s gifts and can provide a new avenue for learning. This exciting collection of links can inspire anyone with an interest in the arts.
www.nadc.ucla.edu
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)
Navigating the Road to Work. Making the Connection between Youth and Disabilities and Employment.
www.ncwd-youth.info
Youth Leadership Support Network
The Youth Leadership Support Network is an arts, education, media and training network. Its mission is to empower youths to express themselves and have a voice in society through diverse leadership opportunities.
http://www.worldyouth.org
Disability Mentoring Day
http://www.dmd-aapd.org/
Emerging Leaders
Internship and leadership development opportunities for students with disabilities
www.emerging-leaders.com
The Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office
The Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office is home to four councils that involve North Carolina’s youth: Governor's Advocacy Council on Children and Youth (GACCY), State Youth Council, North Carolina Internship Council, North Carolina Youth Advisory Council.
http://www.doa.state.nc.us/yaio/boards.htm
Disability Info
The New Freedom Initiative’s Online Resource of Americans with Disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
www.disabilityinfo.gov
Reported by Students at Lumberton High School
Future Farmers of America
A school based club designed to help young students learn the importance of agriculture.
“I love to learn about nature and wildlife; learning how we can benefit from proper use of our natural resources as means of survival.”
- Joshua, Lumberton Senior High School
Beta Club
Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher is necessary to participate in this club.
Adult contact: Miss BlueLeo Club
Members participate in community projects.
Adult contact: Miss Lee
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Wednesday devotional time to encourage and uplift students’ personal relationships with God and each other.
Adult Contact: Miss Evans
Health Occupational Study and Assessment
This club is for individuals interested in a health-related career upon graduation. Participation is encouraged in competitions for various health services.
“I am looking forward to the veterinary assistance competition because I am interested in a veterinary career.”
-Jessica, Lumberton Senior High School
National Technical Honors Society
The faculty must choose student members. Each member receives a special robe and tassel to wear during graduation ceremony.
“I enjoy being part of a team, being part of a club, that’s why I joined so many clubs.”
-Jessica, Lumberton Senior High School
Native American Student Association
The club allows you to learn about Lumbee history through pow-wows, meetings in west forest, and visiting the Museum of Lumbee History. In order for a student to participate, he or she must be of Lumbee heritage.
"I enjoy being in this group because it allows me to learn and personally experience Lumbee culture."
– Ashley, Lumberton Senior High School
Children’s Choir of Saddletree Holiness Church
The choir sings to the elderly and shut-in members of the community as means of sharing God’s love and celebrating the holidays. The children often performed in Christmas plays.
"Any child is welcomed and appreciated in the children's choir."
– Amber, Lumberton Senior High School
Girls’ Club of Saddletree Holiness Church
The girls' club cooked and developed relationships with each other. Elder and shut-in members of the community were also visited on occasion.
"I enjoyed spending time with the shut-ins because it allowed me to speak with people I knew outside of church."
– Amber, Lumberton Senior High School
Marching Pirates (Lumberton Senior High School Marching Band)
All Lumberton Senior High School Students in grades 9 through 12 can join IF they can play an instrument such as woodwinds, bass, and percussion to the satisfaction of the marching band director during auditions. Band students from Lumberton Junior High, Magnolia, Carroll Middle and Littlefield Middle Schools can also audition to join the Marching Pirates if given permission from their parents and band teacher. Every marching pirate must wear a practice away from rehearsals, participate in Band Camp of the summer, and rehearse with the band for games and competitions.
"In Marching Band you must produce a good sound and good beat. I enjoy marching and playing at the same time, it's a big challenge. But I know I can do it."
– Steven, Lumberton Senior High School
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