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NCDE Advisory team
The NCDE is a collaborative effort between MIUSA, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States State Department, and 28 international exchange and disability-related organizations. Together this advisory team, the Roundtable Consortium, is responsible for developing and carrying out strategies to accomplish the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange's goals. Below, you will find an organizational description of each member along with their current contact information.

NCDE Roundtable Consortium Advisory Members

AFS Intercultural Programs
AFS Intercultural Programs promote intercultural awareness among families, youth and educators around the world.  In 55 countries, AFS operates at the community level with a network of professional staff and volunteers organized in local groups.  AFS offers several program options including high school, college and secondary school teacher programs.  All participants stay with homestay families.

198 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Tel: (212) 299-9000, 1-800-876-2376
Fax: (212) 299-9090
E-mail: info@afs.org  
Web: www.afs.org

Contact: Deborah Woolley, dwoolley@afs.org

Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
The Alliance is an association of 80 organizations comprising the international educational and cultural exchange community in the US.  Its mission is to formulate and promote public policies that support the growth and well-being of international exchange programs.  In fulfilling this mission, the Alliance conducts government relations activities to support the interests of the international educational exchange community. 

1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC  20036
Tel: (202) 293-6141
Fax: (202) 293-6144
E-mail: info@alliance-exchange.org
Web: www.alliance-exchange.org

Contact:  Sherri Powar, Assistant Director and Senior Policy Specialist, spowar@alliance-exchange.org or Michael McCarry, Executive Director , mmccarry@alliance-exchange.org

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities is a non-profit, cross-disability membership organization advocating for the rights of disabled Americans. Its goals further the productivity, independence, full citizenship, and total integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of society and the natural environment. It fosters leadership among people with disabilities, supports the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws. AAPD conducts programs to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and to educate the public and government policy makers regarding issues affecting people with disabilities.

1629 K St. NW Suite 503
Washington DC 20006
Tel: (800) 840-8844, (202) 457-0046
TTY: (888) 712-4672
Fax: (202) 457-0473
E-mail: aapd@aol.com
Web:    http://www.aapd-dc.org

Contact:  Andrew J. Imparato, President and CEO, imparatoA@aol.com

AMIDEAST
AMIDEAST is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. Every year, AMIDEAST provides appropriate English language skills training, educational advising, and testing services to hundreds of thousands of students and professionals in the Middle East and North Africa; supports numerous institutional development projects in the region; and administers educational exchange programs. Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is headquartered in Washington, DC with a network of field offices in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.

1730 M St., NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel:  (202) 776-9600
Fax: (202) 776-7000
E-mail: inquiries@amideast.org
Web:  www.amideast.org

Contact:  Christopher K. Bramwell, Assistant Director of Exchange Programs, (202) 776-9651, cbramwell@amideast.org

Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD)
AHEAD is an international, multi-cultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for people with disabilities.  The association is a vital resource, promoting excellence through education, communication and training.

107 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 204
Huntersville, NC  28078 USA
Tel/TTY:  (704) 947-7779
FAX:  (704) 948-7779
E-mail: ahead@ahead.org
Web: www.ahead.org

Contact:  Stephen Hamlin-Smith, Executive Director, stephan@ahead.org

AYUSA Global Youth Exchange
AYUSA is a leading non-profit organization promoting global learning and leadership though foreign exchange student programs. Since 1980, AYUSA has provided over 40,000 high school students and host families with exchange programs to build bridges of international friendship.

600 California Street
10th Floor
San Francisco, California 94108
Phone: (415) 434-1212
Fax: (415) 434-5470
Web: http://www.ayusa.org

Contact: Sherry Carpenter, Executive Director, scarpenter@ayusa.org

Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (CIRRIE)
The Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange has the mission to increase access to information and experts on rehabilitation research world wide, thereby improving the practice of rehabilitation in the United States and abroad.

515 Kimball Tower
Buffalo, NY  14214-3079
Tel: (716) 829-3141 x 125, (800) 628-2281 (v/TTY)
Fax: (716) 829-3217
E-mail: ub-cirrie@buffalo.edu
Web: http://cirrie.buffalo.edu

Contact: John Stone, Director, jstone@buffalo.edu

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
The Council on International Educational Exchange, also known as CIEE, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to helping people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. CIEE develops and administers educational exchange programs throughout the world for high school and college students as well as for professionals. The organization also administers an international voluntary service program and a work-abroad program for college students.

300 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101
Tel: (207) 553-7600, (800) 407-8839
Fax: (207) 553-7699 
E-mail: studyinfo@ciee.org  or  info@councilexchanges.org
Web: www.ciee.org

Contact: Catharine Scruggs, Program Director, (207) 553-7628, cscruggs@ciee.org

Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET)
The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel is a nonprofit organization committed to quality international educational travel and exchange. It establishes standards for organizations operating international educational travel and exchange programs at the high school level.

212 S. Henry Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703) 739-9050
Fax: (703) 739-9035
E-mail: csiet@csiet.org
Web: www.csiet.org

Contact: John Hishmeh, Director, jhishmeh@csiet.org

Cross-Cultural Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions is a non-profit organization that has been operating international volunteer programs for over 10 years, with over 4,000 volunteers participating each year. They are committed to ensuring the safety, flexibility, professionalism, transparency, and excellence of their programs.

2 Clinton Place
New Rochelle, New York 10801
Phone: (914) 632-0022
Web: http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org

Contacts: Cassandra Solderitsch, Senior Manager of Operations, cassandra@crossculturalsolutions.org
or Steven C. Rosenthal, Founder and Executive Director, steve@crossculturalsolutions.org

Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI)
Disabled Peoples’ International purpose is to extend the principles of human rights to all people with disabilities, including the right to full participation in their families, their communities, their nations and in all spheres of their lives.  They work to ensure that people with disabilities have control over their lives and input into the services that affect them.  DPI is involved in promoting and lobbying for the human rights of disabled people at the international level.

Headquarters Office:
902 - 388 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0C8
Canada
Tel: (204) 287-8010, Fax: (204) 783-6270
E-mail: dpi@dpi.org
Web: www.dpi.org

Contact: Mary Ennis, Executive Director, mary@dpi.org
 
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund is a nonprofit national law and policy center run primarily by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. DREDF is dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through law and policy development, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and the education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.  DREDF has forged alliances with disability organizations around the world and has consulted on disability policy and programs in 17 countries. The DREDF website houses a listing of international disability laws worldwide and DREDF is developing an Internet-based International Clearinghouse on Disability Law and Policy. 

2212 Sixth St.
Berkeley, CA  94710
Tel/TTY: (510) 644-2555 
Fax: (510) 841-8545
E-mail: dredf@dredf.org
Web: www.dredf.org

Contact: Mary Lou Breslin, Senior Policy Advisor, mlb99@aol.com

HEATH Resource Center
HEATH is the national clearinghouse for information about education after high school for people with disabilities.  It provides written materials on a variety of topics related to post-secondary education for students with disabilities.

The George Washington University
GW-Graduate School of Education and Human Development
2134 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Tel:  (800) 544-3284 (v/TTY), (202) 973-0904
Fax:  (202) 973-0908
E-mail: askheath@heath.gwu.edu
Web:  www.heath.gwu.edu

Contact:  Donna Martinez, Director, dmartine@GWU.edu

International Education and Resource Network (iEARN)

iEARN is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world. It is made up of over 20,000 schools and youth organizations in more than 115 countries. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Over 1,00,000 students each day are engaged in collaborative project work worldwide.

475 Riverside Drive, Suite 450
New York, New York 10115
Phone: (212) 870-2693
Fax: (212) 870-2672
Email: iearn@us.iearn.org
Website: www.iearn.org

Contact: Ed Gragert, Country Coordinator,ed@us.iearn.org

Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Institute of International Education is committed to strengthening international understanding and cooperation by enabling men and women of talent and enterprise to study, conduct research, and receive practical training outside their own countries. IIE's programs and services encompass a wide range of activities in support of human resource development, including designing training and technical assistance plans, selecting program participants and placing them in universities as well as arranging internships and enrichment activities, conducting policy analysis, organizing seminars and workshops, and creating specialized short courses.

New York Office
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY  10017-3580
Tel: (212) 883-8200
Fax: (212) 984-5452

Washington DC Office
1400 K Street NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 898-0600
Fax: (202) 326-7698
Web: www.iie.org

Contact:  Tony Claudino, Director, Fulbright Student Program Outreach, tclaudino@iie.org

Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Mobility International USA is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities in international educational exchange, leadership development, disability-rights training and community service.  MIUSA has published many resources materials, including books, training manuals, curriculum guides and videos.  MIUSA serves as the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange, a joint project with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Its goals are to educate people with disabilities and disability related organizations about international education exchange opportunities; to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the full range of international education exchange programs; to advise international exchange organizations about the ADA and inclusion; and to facilitate partnerships between people with disabilities and international educational exchange organizations.

132 E. Broadway, Suite 343
Eugene, OR  97401
Tel/TTY: (541) 343-1284 
Fax: (541) 343-6812
E-mail: clearinghouse@miusa.org
Web: www.miusa.org

Contacts: Cerise Roth-Vinson, Director of Administration, crothvinson@miusa.org

NAFSA -- Association of International Educators
NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange whose 9,000 members include foreign international student advisors, study education abroad advisors, international admissions officers, teachers and administrators of English as a Second Language programs, faculty, campus administrators, and community volunteers involved in international educational exchange.  Members foster optimal exchange experiences by anticipating and responding to the needs of students engaged in studying internationally, including health and disability concerns.

1307 New York Ave., NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20005-4701
Tel: (202) 737-3699
Fax: (202) 737-3657
E-mail: inbox@nafsa.org
Web: www.nafsa.org

Contacts: Paul Primak, Director of Oregon University System International Programs, 444 Snell Hall Corvallis, OR 97331, (541) 737-6469, paul.primak@oregonstate.edu

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
The National Council on Independent Living is a membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society. NCIL is the oldest disability grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities.  Founded in 1982, NCIL represents over 700 organizational members and individuals including: Centers for Independent Living, State Independent Living Councils, individuals with disabilities and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.

1916 Wilson Blvd, Suite 209
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: (703) 525-3406, (877)525-3400 (v/tty)
TTY: (703) 525-4153
Fax: (703) 525-3409
E-mail: ncil@ncil.org
Web: www.ncil.org

Contact: John Lancaster, Executive Director, john@ncil.org
  Justin Chapel, Development and Communications Advisor, justin@ncil.org

National Council for International Visitors (NCIV)
The National Council for International Visitors is a network of community and national non-governmental organizations and institutions, the mission of which is to improve international relations through professional and personal communication and exchange.  Local councils regularly arrange for international visitors to meet and share ideas with leaders in both the private and public sector.  NCIV volunteers assist thousands of visitors who are guests of local governments, corporations, schools, medical and research centers and foreign exchange programs.

1420 K Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC  20005
Tel: (202) 842-1414
Fax: (202) 289-4625
Web: www.nciv.org

Contact:    Mark Rebstock, Director of Membership and Training, mrebstock@nciv.org

National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN)
The National Youth Leadership Network is a youth-driven, youth-led organization comprised of young adult leaders with disabilities.  The network strives to promote leadership development and education ensuring that all youth with disabilities have the opportunity to attain their maximum, unique, and personal potential." NYLN serves emerging young leaders with disabilities, ages 16-24.  Committees and activities associated with NYLN include the following: research, public education, membership, mentorship, funding, and conference planning.

Portland State University—RRI
1600 SW 4th Ave., Suite 900 
Portland, OR  97207-0751
1-866-480-6565
Fax: (503) 725-4180
Web: www.nyln.org

Contact:  Betsy Valnes, Executive Director, (605) 224-5336, bvalnes@tie.net

Partners of the Americas
Partners of the Americas (Partners) is a network of citizens from Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States, who volunteer to work together to improve the lives of people across the region, through nonpolitical, community-based activities. Besides providing technical assistance and training to communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the U.S., Partners' network of volunteers promote collaboration in the region's social and economic development through working relationships among professionals and institutions across the hemisphere.

1424 K St., NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC  20005
Tel: (202) 628-3300
Fax: (202) 628-3306
E-mail: info@partners.net
Web: www.partners.net

Contact:  Matthew Clausen, Vice President for Partnership Development, mclausen@partners.net

SIT/World Learning
For Over 75 years, World Learning has built a diverse and complimentary set of offerings and services that transform lives and strengthen the capacity of communities and institutions to address pressing global needs. Through its four core program areas bridging learning and practice, international education and international development, World Learning awakens people to global issues and prepares individuals, communities, and institutions worldwide to be effective leaders of change.

Kipling Road, PO Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676
Tel: (802) 257-7751
Toll free: (800) 257-7751
Fax: (802) 258-3248
Email: info@worldlearning.org
Web: www.worldlearning.org

Contact: Adam Weinberg, Executive Vice President, (802) 258-3357, adam.weinberg@worldlearning.org

Sister Cities International
Sister Cities International is committed to the goal of strengthening global understanding by encouraging and assisting sister city relationships between US communities and cities throughout the world.  The goal for the cities involved is to learn more about each other and to develop lasting and meaningful exchanges of citizens.
 
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: (202) 347-8630
Fax: (202) 393-6524
E-mail: info@sister-cities.org
Web: www.sister-cities.org

Contact:      Margarita Malkina, Open World Program Manager & Wheelchairs for Peace
Coordinator, mmalkina@sister-cities.org
 
The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (PACER)
The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers is a project that supports a unified technical assistance system to develop, assist and coordinate the 107 Parent Training and Information Projects (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs and offers varied resources for families of children and young adults with disabilities.

The Technical Assistance Alliance is one of 28 projects located at PACER Center in Minnesota. PACER is a nonprofit coalition of 18 disability organizations with a mission to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.

8161 Normandale Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
Tel: (952) 838-9000, (888) 248-0822
TTY: (952) 838-0190
Fax: (952) 838-0199
E-mail: pacer@pacer.org
Web: www.pacer.org, www.taalliance.org

Contacts:  Paula Goldberg, Executive Director, pgoldberg@pacer.org
Sue Folger, Co-Director of Alliance Project, sfolger@pacer.org

United States Department of State / Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
The Bureau promotes mutual understanding between US citizens and people from other countries worldwide through a diverse range of academic, professional and cultural exchange programs and activities. 

SA 44, Room 234
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC  20547
Tel: (202) 453-8135
Fax: (202) 453-8125
Web:  http://exchanges.state.gov

Contact:   David N. Levin, Senior Program Manager and Diversity Coordinator, (202) 453-8132, levinDN@state.gov

University of New Orleans , Training, Resource and Assistive-technology Center (TRAC)
The University of New Orleans (UNO) Training, Resource and Assistive-technology Center (TRAC) is committed to promoting international exchange opportunities for students with disabilities.  TRAC provides technology-intensive training and resources for individuals with vision impairments, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, hearing impairments and other disabilities in order to promote independence and increased employability.  TRAC has been instrumental in establishing an international forum for university administrators and related service providers to exchange information about innovative programs and study-abroad experiences for students with disabilities.

PO Box 1051
Lakefront Campus
New Orleans, LA  70148
Tel/TTY: (504) 280-5700
Fax: (504) 280-5707
Web: www.uno.edu/~trac/

Contacts: Gayle Gagliano, Director, ggaglian@uno.edu
Naomi Moore, Program Coordinator for ADA Issues and International Programming, nmoore@uno.edu

World Institute on Disability (WID)
The World Institute on Disability is a nonprofit, international public-policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living. WID's International Division serves as a center for the international exchange of information and expertise on disability and disability policy. WID's international activities include training, technical assistance, needs assessments, program development and evaluation, legislative and policy development, exchange programs, research, conferences, materials development, and international resource and referral. WID is committed to developing the capacity of disability organizations throughout the world to create networks, programs and services that promote the full inclusion of disabled people in their societies.
510 Sixteenth St., Suite 100
Oakland, CA  94612-1500
Tel: (510) 763-4100
TTY: (510) 208-9496
Fax: (510) 763-4109
E-mail: wid@wid.org
Web: www.wid.org

Contact: Kathy Martinez, Executive Director, kathy@wid.org

Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)
Youth for Understanding is dedicated to intercultural understanding and world peace through exchange programs for high school students. As YFU’s mission states, YFU exists to prepare young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world. YFU students can spend a school year, semester or summer living with a family in another country, learning about another culture and experiencing another way of life. This personal host family experience is central to all YFU exchanges and provides the profound, life-changing experience that enables students and families alike to open their hearts and minds to new ways of seeing and thinking about their world. YFU is committed to worldwide participation and currently operates exchange programs in nearly 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and the Pacific.

6400 Goldsboro Rd. Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tel: (800) TEENAGE, (240) 235-2100
TTY: (800) 787-8000
Fax: (240) 235-2104
E-mail: admissions@yfu.org
Web: www.youthforunderstanding.org

Contact:  Jennifer Heusted, Coordinator of Programs, heusted@yfu.org
  Kathyrn Hanrahan, hanrahan@yfu.org