Bobby Silverstein Fellowship

Advancing Disability Rights Through Law and Policy

Launched in October 2024 to commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Bobby Silverstein Fellowship honors the legacy of Robert “Bobby” Silverstein, a champion of disability rights and longtime partner at Powers Law.

Developed in a partnership between Powers, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), and the Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSAPD), the Fellowship is a paid, annual opportunity designed to support the next generation of disability policy leaders.

Each summer, an individual with a strong interest in disability issues from a legal standpoint is competitively selected through the AAPD Disability Policy Internship Program. Silverstein fellows are juniors or higher and participate in-person in Washington, DC, and develop a public policy perspective on specific disability issues.

Through mentorship, hands-on experience, and community-building, the Bobby Silverstein Fellowship empowers emerging advocates to continue the work that Bobby dedicated his life to—driving systemic change and expanding opportunity for people with disabilities through sound public policy grounded in the law.

To learn more about the Fellowship and to apply, click the button below and select “Bobby Silverstein Fellowship” in your Internship Placement Site. You can also visit The American Association of People with Disabilities website at www.aapd.com.