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A comprehensive one-stop resource for people with disabilities, exchange and disability staff interested in study, work, intern, volunteer, research or teach abroad programs, a project sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

About NCDE
  • NCDE goals, staff, services, publications, mailing list, and contact information
  • Disability organizations worldwide, travel tips for specific disabilities, and resources for exchange professionals
Funding Questions
  • Scholarships, fellowships, fundraising tips, and how to keep disability benefits while abroad
International Opportunities
  • Exchange programs by destination or program type, frequently asked questions, and steps to internationalize your life
Spotlight on New Projects 
  • Diversity Issues, Foreign Languages, and Featured People and Places
Success Stories
  • Alumni with disabilities share personal stories, blogs and peer networks

To send us your question, click hereContact NCDE's Information and Referral Services

  • Submit your questions and requests to NCDE by using this form.

What's New

Sign up to Learn about New Foreign Language and Disability Resources

Did you miss the November 2007 Foreign Language and Disability TeleTraining? You can still subscribe to receive periodic updates about disability and foreign language strategies, tools, trainings and other resources.

DeafBlind Volunteer to Nigeria Shares Her Experiences

Christine Roschaert is volunteering in Nigeria for 2008-10 as part of the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) organization.

Links

Locate websites that have international program or worldwide disability organization listings.

A Three-Year Effort to Increase Study Abroad Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

American University won a NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) award in 2008 for their efforts working with students with disabilities who wanted to study abroad. They won the Gold Award in the International, Multi-cultural, Cultural, Gender, LGBTQ, Spirituality, Disability and related category, and then were selected for the NASPA Bronze Medal.

by Michele Scheib last modified May 14, 2008 17:29

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