People who are Deaf or hard of hearing can participate in any exchange program, but if you are interested in traveling with other people who are Deaf or hard of hearing here's a few programs that provide you opportunities to volunteer, intern, study or teach abroad:

Global Deaf Connection
2901 - 38th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Tel/TTY: (612) 724-8565
Fax: (612) 729-3839
Email: travel@deafconnection.org

GDC organizes deaf education teachers and community members go on short-term summer programs to volunteer at the schools for deaf children in Kenya, Jamaica or the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The International Deaf Partnerships Project
Foreign Languages Department
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Tel/TTY: (202) 651-5564
Fax: (202) 651-5597
Email: cristina.berdichevsky@gallaudet.edu

The International Internship Program for American Deaf College Students is a semester abroad in Argentina, Costa Rica and Mexico. Students are placed in custom internships in their major fields of study and interact with the local deaf communities. Interns might take college courses in Spanish Composition and Spanish and live with host families with at least one deaf member.

Gallaudet University Center for Global Education
800 Florida Ave., NE
Washington DC 20002-3695
Tel/TTY:  (202) 651-6050
Fax:   (202) 651-6038
E-mail:   global.education@gallaudet.edu

Through the Center for Global Education (CGE), Gallaudet University fosters cooperative research, education and training to upgrade educational, cultural, social and vocational opportunities for persons who are Deaf, their families and professionals who work with them around the world. Activities include the following:

• International Internship Program for Deaf and hearing students from other countries who come to Gallaudet for a semester or two to acquire specific information and skills.
• Global internships -- for Gallaudet junior, seniors and graduate students to do an overseas internship with deaf and hard of hearing communities.
• Foreign study -- for Gallaudet students, staff, faculty and others interested in traveling outside the United States for study.
• Global Partnerships -- for units and employees at Gallaudet University to foster partnerships with deaf and hard of hearing organizations in other countries to develop training for teachers, parents, and specialists who work with deaf and hard of hearing children overseas.
• Global Visitors Program -- for Deaf or hearing visitors from other countries who are interested in learning more about working with Deaf people or doing research.
• Leadership Training Projects -- for Deaf adults in and from other countries to assist them in advocating for equal rights and creating better opportunities.

The Center’s international web listings include both international schools and Deaf sites that provide an abundance of resource information and experiential educational opportunities for people who are Deaf or hearing impaired. Among the resources included are lists of K-12 schools, college programs for the deaf and information about many different issues related with deafness. The site also lists pen pals from around the world.

 
Mobility International USA
132 E. Broadway, Suite 343
Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA
Tel/TTY: (541) 343-1284
Fax: (541) 343-6812
Email: exchange@miusa.org

Mobility International USA has 2-3 week programs throughout the year which focus on cross-disability issues. Youth,  young adults, grassroots women, and professionals participate in programs to various countries and the United States. Sign language interpreters are provided on all programs.

ECA / IIE Fulbright Student Program
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
Tel: (212) 883-8200
Fax: (212) 984-5452

The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. The Program awards approximately 4,500 new grants every year. The U.S. Fulbright Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs, ranging from independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination of fields. The Institute of International Education (IIE) coordinates the activities relevant to the U.S. graduate student program and conducts an annual competition for the scholarships, most of which are for one academic year of study or research.

The Fulbright Program has specific fellowships for Deaf students to Italy, Ireland and the United States. Read more about the Italy program.

Siena School for Liberal Arts
Language and Art History Program for Deaf University Students
P.O. Box 20148
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 215-820-8576
Email: info@sienaschool.com

Three-week summer course for US and Italian university students.  In this program US students will have the opportunity to learn Italian Sign Language (LIS) and written Italian, both in class and through interaction with deaf Italian students.  Deadline is March 15.

Global Explorers
420 S. Howes Suite B300
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Tel: (888) 359-3801
Email: info@globalexplorers.org

Global Explorers specializes in providing life-changing international immersion experiences for middle and high school students. They work with school groups that combine students with and without disabilities. Global Explorers also offers a special package for teachers and students that are deaf or hard of hearing and want to participate in one of their program destinations. They recommend a group of 10-15 students and adult chaperones travel with their teacher and 2 ASL interpreters. For a group this size, they will provide funding assistance or discounted spots on the program. Global Explorers will also provide a field workshop coordinator that is proficient in ASL.

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Tel: (202) 449-6500
Email: israel@hillel.org

Hillel, The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, provides these free heritage trips for Jewish students ages 18-26 to meet with peers, hike and explore cultural aspects of Israel. Its Bilingual ASL/Spoken English program is open to both Deaf students who use American Sign Language (ASL) as their primary language and hearing students who do not know ASL.

Deaf-Blind Explorers, Inc.
PO Box 32015
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Tel: (513) 242-4147
Fax: (513) 242-4287
Email: DeafBlindTravel@aol.com

Deaf-Blind Explorers is an international organization dedicated to providing traveling and touring experiences for deaf-blind people all over the world. Deaf-Blind Explorers provides the unique experience of exploring other destinations that otherwise may not be available to deaf-blind individuals. SSPs and interpreters accompany all trips. Deaf-Blind Explorers strives to raise awareness of the needs of travelers with any degree of Deaf-Blindness, to remove barriers to access and to expand travel opportunities anywhere in the world.