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Celebrating Disabled Women Activists Globally
Through exchanges, seed grants, photo exhibits and more, MIUSA supports WILD women with disabilities worldwide. |
Welcoming Delegates from Pakistan this Month
This leadership exchange strengthens organizations working to empower people with disabilities in Pakistan. |
Volunteering Abroad with the Deaf Community
. Read about her experiences |
For 32 years, MIUSA has been empowering people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.
Popular Resources
- Tools for Exchange Professionals
- How to create inclusive exchange programs, and technical assistance on accommodating a student with a specific disability
- Tipsheets
- Answers to common disability questions when planning for or looking for an international exchange experience.
- Stories & Blogs
- Read real life stories from individuals with disabilities about international exchange joys, challenges, and tips!
- Going Abroad: A Guide for Americans with Disabilities
- Learn the basics of going abroad with a disability, including strategies for finding, funding and preparing for your international exchange experience.
- Financial Aid and Funding for International Exchange
- Take advantage of funded programs and fellowships, scholarships and loans, fundraising strategies, and government assistance programs.
- Coming to the United States
- Learn about the rights of people with disabilities who visit the U.S., and find exchange opportunities to take you there!
What's New
- AWAY Topics - Disability 101: Create a Culture of Inclusion for Education Abroad
- The seventh issue of AWAY Topics offers best practices in making education abroad inclusive of and accessible to people with disabilities.
- About International Exchange Program Staff
- Short biographies and photographs of MIUSA's International Exchange Program staff.
- Mental Health Considerations for International Exchange Participants
- Preparing for and managing your mental health when participating in overseas opportunities.
- Disclosing a Disability for an International Exchange Program
- Information and resources on the topic of disclosure for international exchange participants with disabilities, including when, why and what to disclose about your disability.
- Social Security or Vocational Rehabilitation and Going Abroad
- Find out how people with disabilities who receive SSI benefits and VR funds can continue while studying abroad.
