Links to International Exchange, Travel and Disability Resources
Various international exchange resources that provide disability, accessibility or general exchange travel information.
- AbilityTrip
- An online community with accessibility information on travel destinations worldwide updated by travelers with disabilities through online easy-to-use templates.
- Able Travel Resources
- Provides travel stories and a list of international travel websites that share information on accessible tours and programs.
- Access Abroad MultiMedia Resource
- Hosted by the University of Minnesota, this online resource provides ample checklists, information, and other tools that university students with disabilities and study abroad professionals can use when thinking about disability access abroad.
- Citizen Diplomacy Opportunities
- Find opportunities in this database to be a citizen diplomat and engage with the rest of the world in a meaningful, mutually beneficial dialogue. Citizen diplomats can be students, teachers, athletes, artists, business people, humanitarians, or adventurers.
- Community College Sources
- Website for international students to browse college profiles, get answers about two-year degree programs, locate a college by location or field of study, apply on-line or request information directly from the college
- Disability Brochure: Making Study Abroad Happen for You
- Written as part of the Council on International Educational Exchange "Knowledge Series", this brochure provides encouragement and resources to students with disabilities planning to study abroad and is available to read online or to order copies of for display in college-level study abroad and disability services offices.
- Disabled Travelers Guide
- An American couple writes about traveling with a physical disability in this travel blog. Their narratives, which are organized by country, include photos, links and responses to frequently asked questions.
- Diversity Study Abroad Web Resource
- Answers frequently asked questions on study abroad, such as financial aid and other questions diverse students may have.
- Education Abroad Advising to Students with Disabilities
- One of several NAFSA e-Publications available for download, the primary focus of this guide is to provide education abroad advisers with valuable procedures and resources to assist them in supporting students with disabilities who are planning to study abroad.
- European Union Accessible Parking
- ECTM Archives provides the full text of a European Conference of Ministers of Transport ruling which stipulates that disabled motorists from all Member Countries of the ECMT and the EU are entitled to the same parking concessions as nationals in ECMT countries.
- Gap Year Programs - Go Abroad between High School and College
- Transitions Abroad shares about international exchange "gap year" programs that young adults can participate in following high school graduation or while taking a break during college. In the website's related links section, learn more about the process and references for organizations that provide gap year adventures abroad.
- Health-Related Disabilities: Travel Tips from the CDC
- This Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Yellow Book includes information on travel vaccines and medications and other advice for those with asthma, diabetes, heart, gastrointestinal and other medical conditions.
- Higher Education Study Abroad Database (IIE Passport)
- The Institute of International Education maintains this comprehensive database of university level study, language learning and internship opportunities overseas. Search by field of interest, country, or language requirement.
- International Education Site
- This is a free online guide to study abroad information, advice and opportunities for students worldwide including college search facilities, student profiles, and articles.
- International Exchange Database
- The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange database of international exchange opportunities for high school students through senior citizens -- select from studying, volunteering, teaching, interning, language learning, and working abroad opportunities.
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivies Safer Travel Directory
- Safer Travel Directory: An International Guide for the Health Conscious Person features more than 300 green vacation or relocation spots where little or no chemical cleaners, air fresheners, or insecticides are used, and many have green-built buildings.
- Multiple Sclerosis Travel Advice
- ActiveMS website provides advice for people with multiple sclerosis on traveling, including preparations for air flights.
- Rolling Rains Report
- Scott Rains, a wheelchair user, keeps this blog on topics of tourism, travel, disability, universal design and other topics.
- SAFETI (Safety Abroad First -Educational Travel Information) Clearinghouse Resources
- This clearinghouse compiles information on safety in study abroad. Its newsletter has included articles for study abroad professionals on non-apparent disability issues.
- Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality
- SATH provides information on accessible travel worldwide including a database and newsletter with travel contacts, stories and other disability resources.
